Jigs and Tools
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Track Saw Reviews
Which of these six track saws edges out the rest for top honors in our test?
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How to Set Up and Use a Spokeshave
Configured like a small plane, a very sharp iron is essential for successful use of this versatile shaping tool.
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How to Use a Hand Plane: Grip, Stance and Motion
While a hand plane must be sharp and properly adjusted to work correctly, how a woodworker grips and stands while using the plane is important as well.
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Cleaner Cuts with a Miter Saw
Follow a few easy tips for crisper, cleaner miter saw cuts.
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Cutting Circles on the Band Saw
A simple shop-made jig for your band saw will have you cutting perfect circles in no time.
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Shop Vacuum Roundup
Design and engineering details make each of these shop vacuums unique. Which is the best vacuum for your workshop?
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Using a Marking Knife
Marking knives offer the most accurate means to scribe a layout line. They also cut through wood fibers, which often leads to a cleaner cut.
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How to Use a Moisture Meter
Make sure your wood has dried to a proper moisture level before beginning any project.
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Cut Mortises with a Plunge Router and Jig
How to make a simple jig for cutting mortises of a specific dimension with your plunge router.
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Make a Drill Press Mortising Fence
How to make a quick, easy and accurate mortising jig. It consists of a fence fastened to a base that clamps to your drill press table.
