On The Ball (Literally)
Sometimes, the simplest shop accessory is one you’ll never find in a tool catalog. This one announced itself with a solid thunk! against my shop door. It’s not a good…
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Mortises by Router 3 Ways
Machined mortises are quick to cut and accurate. My old friend from college is a physicist who launches rockets into the sky for a living; let me just say that…
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How to Rout a Large Arc
Need a big, smooth curve? This method will do it! Curved lines in any project are both a blessing and a curse. They’re a blessing for the eye of the…
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Simple Router Table
Easy to make, easy to store. While many woodworkers spend weekends making stationary router tables, mine have always been very simple, driven by expediency, and the desire to get other…
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No Slip Clamp Guides
Guide clamps make it easy to position a straightedge for sawing or routing, because they clamp to both ends of a workpiece. I made my own, using a 5“ wide…
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Micro-Adjust Fence
A micro-Adjust fence is the perfect accessory for making grooves, mortises, or other milling operations using a hand-held router. It allows you to precisely adjust the distance between the bit and the fence. This device operates in two steps. First, &#…
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