Charles Mak
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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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Plumbing Coupling Provides Quick Hose Connection
Need a new (or spare) connector for your shop vacuum hose? Look no further than the hardware store’s plumbing aisle, as Charles Mak explains.
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PROJECT: Elegant Curved-handle Serving Tray
Dovetail joints and a “hot pipe” bending technique to make its handles combine to lift this tray’s distinctiveness to the next level.
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Crosscut Sled Dust Shroud
This reader made his own dust shroud for his crosscut sled, keeping his vacuum hose secure and his shop pretty much dust free.
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Project: Decorative Wedged Tenon Bench
This bench features shop-made jig creates tenons that look just like traditional wedged ones (hint: they’re not).
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Credit Card Cleanup Tool
Cleaning up wet glue from inside corners can be a challenge. Here’s what one reader does to solve this common problem.
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A Simple, Small Project Drying Rack
A simple solution to finishing and drying small parts and projects using stuff from your desk drawer.
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Making a Clamp Free Featherboard
You can make a clamp-free featherboard without breaking your wallet!
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Better Traction on Slick Glue
Clamping is more challenging when the glue acts like a lubricant, which it does until it begins to set.
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Turned Multi-Bit Screwdriver Full-Size Handle Pattern
Download the pattern for Charles Mak’s ultra-handy Multi-Bit Screwdriver project below.
