Benchtop magnets corral fasteners and hardware
A few rare-earth magnets keep screws and small pieces from wandering off the bench.
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Workshop Tip: Wood coat hangers make great push sticks
Break it apart, cut notches, and go.
Read moreSpring Clamp for Miters
Spring clamps are easily converted to miter clamps by adding swivel jaws. Remove the vinyl tips, and then hacksaw a 1/2″ long slot down the center of the metal jaws. Use needle-nose vise-grips to fold down the two halves of …
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Workshop Tip: The breadboard headboard
Multiple pegged mortise-and-tenons solve the problem of wood movement in a headboard.
Read moreWorkshop Tip: Turn any chisel into a dovetail chisel
A stationary belt sander easily removes flat areas so chisel will fit nicely into the corner of a dovetail socket.
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