Cam clamp is another great way to hold long workpieces
A strong, low-profile option for holding long pieces firmly on the bench for handplaning or router work.
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EZ-Grip Router Wrenches
I own several routers and they all have thin wrenches that are awkward to hold. To avoid frustration, I made the handles thicker by housing them in transparent plastic tubing from the hardware store. To keep the tubing in place, …
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Extendo Chucks
I have a hard time throwing things away, such as these chucks from a couple of worn-out drills. To put them back into service, I bought a 3 ft. long, 3/8″ dia. threaded rod at the hardware store and cut …
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Sharpening station holds diamond plate
Taller than the ones you find retail, this sharpening jig is especially handy for flattening backs and sharpening drawknives.
Read moreTesting for Square
On a crosscut sled, the fence must be absolutely square to the blade. Here’s a super-accurate method of testing for square. It makes errors easier to detect by magnifying them by a factor of four. The same method also works …
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