Shop Tips
Learn tips and tricks that make your shop time more productive. Find out how to get the most out of hand tools and power tools, including your router and table saw. See tips on finishing, gluing, clamping, sharpening, layout, and more!
When I replaced the plastic chair mat in my home office, I realized it would be a great help for finishing projects.
Here’s a clamp-free way to assemble frames that I learned from the Seabees before I retired from the U.S. Navy.
To make it easier to mount and remove the auxiliary table on my drill press, I replaced the usual flat washers.
Trying to figure out how to effectively clamp a thin, flexible strip to form the curve can be tricky.
I use a mini-cyclone separator in-line with my shop vacuum for dust collection on some of my tools.
Learn how to accurately place and recess door hinges in a slab door.
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Boring for barrels
If you've ever used those hidden barrel-style hinges on a box, you've probably ruined a box or two... read more