Double-Duty Edge Guide
Instead of measuring for my circular saw’s offset each time I need to make a cut, I use a modified edge guide. I screwed two 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 12″ hardwood blocks to the front and back clamp bars of …
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Universal Planer Sled
Universal Planer Sled Let’s face it: running a twisted board through the planer doesn’t make it flat. The board will still be twisted when it comes out. The trick is to use a sled that prevents the board from rocking …
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Joist hangers store parallel-jaw clamps
Just rotate them 90°, drill a few holes, and screw them to the wall.
Read moreSoften machine corners with custom bumpers
Ease the sharp corners on your tablesaw and other shop machines.
Read moreSupport Clamp
To support a large panel while I drilled holes in the edge for dowels, I added a second sliding clamp jaw to a pipe clamp and clamped it to the edge of my workbench. -Steve Keller…
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