Crosscut Sled Upgrade

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Crosscut Sled Upgrade

American Woodworker Editors AW151, crosscut, Rockler, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Adding a hold-down to my shop-made crosscut sled makes the sled easier and safer to use. My parts don’t slip and my fingers are far from the blade because I don’t have to hold the workpiece. The hold-down swivels so …
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Paint Mixer from Broken Caulking Gun

Pop Wood Editors November 2007, Paint, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When I needed to mix two different paint colors to create a new one, I came up with the idea of removing the rod from my broken caulking gun and mounting it in my drill to serve as a paint …
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Make Your Own Stain Marker

Brad Holden AW157, Finishing, Stain, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Finding a felt-tip marker or touch-up stick that actually matches the color of your project is a real crapshoot. What if you could make your own, using your own stain? You can, using the Perfect Match Stain Marker. It …
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Bowl Blank Guide Disc

American Woodworker Editors AW141, Bowls, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Turning, Turning Techniques, Workshop Tips

Here’s an easy way to cut bowl blanks from half log sections. Cut a round guide disc from 1/4″ thick material the size you want your blank to be, and countersink a hole in the center. First, saw the log …
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Easy-lift Bench Dogs

Pop Wood Editors Bench Dog, December 2009, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I really like my round Veritas bench dogs because they’re so versatile and easy to install. The only problem I have with them is raising the less accessible ones when they’re tucked down flush in their holes. My bench is …
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