Tricks of the Trade

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  Cork Splitter

  I have made a pretty specific purpose jig, but it would come in real handy if you have a lot of wine corks to split.

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 29, 2008 • Tricks of the Trade
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  Two-grit Disc Sander

  I make a lot of wooden toys and that means frequent use of my disc sander for both quick wood removal and for finishing.

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 15, 2008 • Tricks of the Trade
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  Pipe Clamp Stabilizers

  This simple trick stabilizes iron pipe clamps and helps keep them free of glue.

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 15, 2008 • Tricks of the Trade
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  Planing Thin Stock

  I do a lot of laminating, which involves gluing up very thin stock – 1/64″ or less. My planer can’t handle that.

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 15, 2008 • Tricks of the Trade
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  Matching Putty-Filled Holes

  I’m refinishing a table with lots of putty-filled holes, and they are coming out much lighter after staining. How can I make them match?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 14, 2006 • Tricks of the Trade