woodworking tricks
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Spending Less Time and Effort on Sanding
The author’s tips on improving your sanding technique are applicable whether you are sanding by hand or using a random orbit sander. When you use these techniques, it will be easy to see — and get rid of — your previous sanding scratches. (And you’ll know when to stop!)
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Sanding Woodturning Projects with a Lubricant
Adding wet-sanding to our arsenal can be a major benefit to our lungs. AAW’s Mike Peace explains the benefits of using lubricants when sanding turning projects.
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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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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: 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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VIDEO: Natural Finish for Softwoods
Rob Johnstone explains how to create a natural looking finish on softwoods like pine, cedar and poplar.
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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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Mortiser Chisel Spacer
This user found a perfect spacer for his mortiser chisel, and unlike his typical solution, it was one that he could keep handy between applications.
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How to Make Rip Cuts with a Jigsaw
The jigsaw is a tool most often used for making curving cuts, but you can also use a jigsaw to make rip cuts down the length of a board.
