Tricks of the Trade
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Choosing Wood for Outdoor Projects: Five Fast Facts
What should you keep in mind before you build those snazzy new deck chairs?
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Cutting at a (Shallow) Angle
Shallow angle cuts create double-bevel inlays and collapsible baskets.
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Making Simple Clamping and Assembly Stands
This reader came up with a pair of handy shop helpers for clamping and assembly, made with some scrap from around his shop.
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Faster Lathe Sanding by Doubling Up Grits
Want to save time on switching sanding grits when you’re turning? This reader’s tip will help you get switched on the go.
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Easily Bundling Your Dowels
If you’re like this reader, you’ve got a lot of loose dowels and garden stakes around your shop. One way to keep them organized is as close as your bathroom.
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How to Speed Up Your Sub-Base
This reader had issues with the plastic sub-base on his router dragging at times. He has a quick, simple solution that keeps things running smoothly.
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VIDEO: How to Maintain Your Benchtop Sander Abrasives
Chris Marshall presents his four best tips for utilizing your benchtop sanders’ abrasives.
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VIDEO: Woodturning with Green Wood or Dried Bowl Blanks
Learn how to turn bowls from green wood or seasoned wood bowl blanks. Should you turn your bowls from green wood bowl blanks or seasoned (dried) wood bowl blanks?
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Glue Brushes Double as Nozzle Cleaners
If you need to clean out the nozzle of your sealant tube, this reader has a helpful tip about a tool you probably have on hand already.
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How to Improve Your Clamp Action
This reader was having some issues with his clamps; he found that a little oil goes a long way to helping make them work like new again.
