Torsion Table
This table design is reminiscent of suspension style bridges, and is easy to build in a weekend. Project #2413 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 2 Day • Cost: $150 I built the first of these “torsion tables” for my …
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August 2024 #279
Parts Stands for Easier Biscuit Assembly
Biscuit joinery is great, but without an octopus for a shop assistant, how do you hold all the parts? These simple little stands can help. Made of 3/4“ melamine and some 3/8“ dowels, they …
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JessEm Caster Set Review
Tool: Multi-Purpose Caster SetShop Now Manufacturer: JessEm MSRP: $161.91 Mobility. It’s the key of maintaining a small shop. The ability to move tools, workbenches, and carts around are key to working efficiently. And, to getting your significant othe…
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Smartphone Amplifier
These stylish amplifiers not only boost volume but can also improve the sound quality of your phone’s built-in speaker. Project #2412 • Skill Level: Beginner • Time: 2 Days • Cost: $5 Plastic smartphone amplifiers can be had for about …
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Work IQ Vise Review
Tool: IQ Vise Shop Now Manufacturer: Work IQ Tools MSRP: $279.99 A picture can be worth a thousand words, but I was recently reminded that it’s no substitute for hands-on experience. When I first saw pictures of the Work IQ …
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Yes, We’re Probably Dumb
Some of you are probably aware that I got my start in the woodworking publication world as an assistant editor at Woodsmith Magazine. Heck, even after taking over here at Popular Woodworking, these fools still can’t shake me (or is …
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