Soda Cap Standoffs

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Soda Cap Standoffs

American Woodworker Editors AW145, Finishing, Finishing Techniques, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When finishing a flat panel, I use plastic soda bottle caps as standoffs to raise the panel above the bench. First, I finish the back side of the panel. Then I set the wet side on the upturned soda caps …
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Tape-clamping Small Miters

Pop Wood Editors April 2009 #175, Clamping, Clamps, Miter, Tape, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When gluing miters for small mouldings, clear packing tape makes an ideal clamp. Begin by placing a strip of tape across the bottom of the joint; this will prevent glue squeeze-out from getting on your bench. As you push the …
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A Back-saving Vise Extension

Pop Wood Editors August 2008, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Vise, Workshop Tips

While sawing dovetails for a jewelry box, I found my back was hurting from hunching over my bench vise. In order to work more comfortably, I built this vise extension that works on the same principle as a leg vise. …
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“Turn” Handles Into Savings

John English AW159, Tricks of the Trade, Turning, Turning Projects, Turning Techniques, Woodturning, Workshop Tips

The price of good turning tools can be pretty steep. Since most of the better lathe tools can be purchased without a handle, put your money where it counts—in the steel, not the handle. After all, it’s the steel that …
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