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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Tricks of the Trade
Floor Sweep Dust Port
Floor Sweep Dust Port My router table is probably the most-used tool in my shop. I have dust collector ports on the fence, but when I rout with a bearing-guided…
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Fender Washers for Mounting Pictures
I enjoy making picture frames but always found it a pain to use tacks or staples to hold the picture in place. Plus tacks and staples are hard to remove…
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Sandpaper Index
When turning, I like to have all my supplies close at hand, ready for use. ?I use an index card box to store and organize cut pieces of sandpaper.?It has…
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Dust Collector Trap Door
Emptying my dust collector has never been something I looked forward to. For years I wrestled with the unit to empty the contents. First, I’d remove the bag and empty…
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Perfect Sharpening Angle Every Time
Chisels and planes have bevel angles from 25 to 35 degrees depending on their intended use. You can buy a jig for grinding these angles, or make your own angle…
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