Folding Workbench
A clever joint locks the top and base into a rock-solid unit. “Have chisel, will travel.” As an itinerant carver, teaching classes here and there, I’ve always wanted a bench…
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Knew Concepts MKV Fret Saw Review
Tool: 5″ Mk.V Saw with Lever Tension Shop Now Manufacturer: Knew Concepts MSRP: $99 One of the very first “nice” tools I bought myself was a Knew Concepts fret saw….
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Screw-Head Pliers to the Rescue
Engineer’s PZ-57 screw-head pliers have save the day for Ben Strano more than once, and you should probably get some.
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Router Dado Jig
Take the tool to the work for quick and accurate dados. The quest for accuracy in woodworking is often like trying to find your way out of a maze. Make…
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Testing 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…
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Better Vision in the Shop
Proper lighting and vision aids can make a woodworking world of difference. Woodworking is a visual art. The capabilities of our eyes and visual system, as well as the quality…
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