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WOODSMITH: Adjustable Clamping Jig
When it comes to glueups, you can never have too many clamping options.
Here's one that I think you'll find pretty handy.
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ShopNotes: A smooth finish
I like to use MDF to make shop projects. It's flat, smooth, and inexpensive. To give the MDF some protection and dress up its bland appearance, I usually paint it. Here are a few tips for getting the best results.
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Woodsmith: Circular saw crosscut guide
Guiding a circular saw through a square cut can be pretty hit or miss.
Continue reading WOODSMITH: Circular saw crosscut guide.
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ShopNotes: Clamp storage rack
Pipe and bar clamps can take up a lot of wall space. But I've come up with a compact solution.
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Woodsmith: Drying Rack for Shelves
Finishing both sides of adjustable shelves can be a long, drawn out chore. Let me show you a good way to speed up the job.
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SHOPNOTES: Sandpaper Organizer
The sanding pads for my random-orbit sander have an annoying habit of curling up and getting lost in my shop. A simple storage system solved both problems. To see how it's made, click the following link:
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WOODSMITH: Simple Flush-Trim Fence
Let me show you a quick and easy way to trim plywood edging. Just click the following link:
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SHOPNOTES: Sanding Table
You can do a lot more with pegboard than just organize your tools on a wall. Here's a quick pegboard project that can make sanding tasks a lot less dusty. To build one yourself, just click the following link:
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WOODSMITH: Rolling Cabinet Supports
My rolling shop cabinet gets a lot of mileage. But once parked, I like it to stay put. Let me show you how I solved this problem. Just click the following link:
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SHOPNOTES: Rolling Tool Tower
If your shop is anything like mine, space is at a premium. One solution I've come up with takes tool storage to a new level. To see how it works, click the following link:
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WOODSMITH: Routing a 30° Chamfer
On a recent project, I wanted to rout a 30-degree chamfer on the edge of a workpiece. But my chamfer bit (and almost all chamfer bits) will only cut a 45-degree bevel. To see my solution, click the following link:
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SHOPNOTES: Digital Set-up Gauge
Setting my table saw blade or router bit heights can sometimes be a guessing game. So I made a simple set-up gauge that's dead-on precise. To see how it's made, click the following link:
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WOODSMITH: Countersink Tip
Need to drill a countersink in a tight space? Let me show you a trick that might get the job done. Just click on the following link:
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SHOPNOTES: Squaring Jig
Keeping large cabinets square during assembly can sometimes be a challenge. So I made a simple jig that makes it easy to check my progress. To see how it's made, click the following link:
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WOODSMITH: Shop-Made Bench Dogs
Good tips can come in small packages. Here's a small tip that can make working at the bench a little easier. Just click the following link to take a look:
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