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Universal Slide Jig

AW138, Ingenious Jigs, Jigs and Fixtures, June 2020 #253, Slider, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

I’ve tried all kinds of jigs for installing drawer slides, none to my satisfaction. My jig holds the drawer slides right where I want while I install them. You can…
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Tablesaw Finger Saver

AW138, Safety, Table Saw, Table Saw Safety, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

Trimming small parts on a table saw using a miter gauge can be a little nerve wracking. In order to trim small parts safely, I mounted a handscrew to a piece of plywood. First I trimmed the plywood on the …
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Easy-Grip Marking Gauge

AW138, Marking and Measuring, Marking Gauge, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

Over the years I have used about every type of marking gauge made. I prefer the newer wheel gauges because they’re easy to adjust and tighten, but I think they’re hard to grip. To solve this problem, drill a hole …
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