Tips and Techniques

Tricks of the Trade

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  Plywood Tail Hook Enhances Crosscut Sled Safety

  This reader has engineered a hook mechanism out of scrap plywood to add a bit of safety for crosscutting on his table saw.

  by Reader Submitted • Sep 24, 2021 • Tricks of the Trade

Workshop Organization and Storage

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  PROJECT: Tool Battery Charging Cabinet

  This easy-to-build shop project will store six chargers and keep more than a dozen tool batteries ready for use.

  by Chris Marshall • Oct 6, 2021 • Project Design, Workshop Organization and Storage, Premium Content, Premium Plans

Jigs and Tools

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  PROJECT: Rolling Task Light

  Whether used as a raking light for  finishing or for quick, wherever-you-need-it illumination, this articulating task light is on a roll.

  by A.J. Hamler • Jun 2, 2021 • Project Design, Jigs and Tools, Premium Content, Premium Plans

Safety

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  Stationary Tool Plug Storage is a Snap

  Keep your electrical cords out of the way from underfoot, but still ready at hand around your tools with this helpful reader tip.

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 27, 2020 • Tricks of the Trade, Safety