Never-Lost Push Stick
I really got tired of digging around to find my tablesaw’s push stick each time I needed it, so I figured out a way to attach it to the fence using a rare-earth magnet. I drilled a 1/2″ counterbore in …
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Category Archives: Workshop Tips
Workshop tip: Plastic tubing keeps bag in dust-collector bin
Simple, flexible plastic pipe solves the problem of disappearing bags.
Read moreCentering a Hollow Grind
A felt-tip pen is the best tool I’ve found for adjusting a grinder’s tool rest. When you need to find the center of a bevel in order to duplicate an angle, color the whole bevel with a Magic Marker or …
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Cutting Sled for Inlay Strips
This sled allows me to cut the 1/8-in.- wide strips of veneer that I often use for inlays. I can cut strips all day without having to measure or reposition the saw’s fence. The sled consists of a 13-in. by …
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10 Finishing Tips & Tricks
Solutions for common situations, from softening edges to stripping. Here are 10 tips and tricks you might use to both speed your finishing and get better results. I’ve arranged them in the rough order of typical finishing steps. Soften …
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