Tricks of the Trade
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Handy Office Supply Sandpaper Sorter
Tired of finding random sizes and grits of sandpaper throughout your shop? This reader has a trick to help you get better organized.
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Refill Holes Before Re-drilling Them
This reader needed to re-drill his candle holder, but rather than try to recenter the bit in the hole, he found a way to start fresh.
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VIDEO: How to Make Raised Panel Doors Using a Table Saw
In this video we demonstrate how to do classic frame and panel construction using just a table saw. We even create raised panels to be used in a door and drawer front.
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Bar Clamp Becomes Quick Jobsite Caliper
This reader had trouble getting an accurate reading on a rounded workpiece. A bar clamp provided a quick fix.
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Making a Ball-and-Dowel Push Stick
This reader found that standard push sticks don’t work well for making thin cuts, so built his own easy-to-use tool with a dowel.
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A Simple Brad Nailer Guide
Looking for a simple guide for your brad or pin nailer? This woodworker found one in his desk drawer.
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Cleaning Clogged Abrasives
Do you have sandpaper that’s clogged with sawdust and resin? Don’t throw it out! This reader has a simple sole-lution.
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Caster Release Tool
This reader has come up with a handy tool that lets him unlock his swiveling casters without bending down and without potentially hurting his fingers.
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VIDEO: How to Make a Wall Shelf with a Weathered Wood Finish
Learn how to create a weathered wood look on fresh wood using Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator Finish.
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VIDEO: Best Woods for Building Outdoor Furniture
What are the best woods to use when building outdoor furniture? Learn which woods are best for outdoor projects.
