Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs
Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs When I built my workbench, I drilled round bench-dog holes in the top so I didn’t have to cut square mortises. Being a thrifty sort, I didn’t…
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Woodworking Tips
Help! I Sanded Through Veneer
Sanding through a veneer happens to everyone sooner or later. Here’s an old cabinetmaker’s trick that will salvage what looks to be a hopeless situation.
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Slick Drawer Runners
One day, I really fed up with the drawers in my desk at home. They’re the old-fashioned kind, which ride on their wooden sides. The sides had become so worn…
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A Press to Laminate Curved Parts
Curved, laminated parts are stronger than parts sawn from solid wood. This press makes laminating easy. The press is made of layers of plywood or particleboard that are glued together….
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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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Magnetic Clamping Pads
C-clamps can make nasty dents that are tough to sand out. Pads or block will prevent this, but they’re often awkward to hold in place while you tighten the clamps….
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