Reader Submitted
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No More Slack-jawed Clamps
I often use very small bar clamps, but they don’t have the clutch plate assemblies that hold the movable jaws in place.
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Tostonera and Jewelry Box
Here are some anniversary gifts I made for my in-laws.
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Wedded Bliss How-To (Part 2): What to Say
In this installment of the marriage advice woodworkers give to Rob in light of his upcoming wedding, the focus is on the specific words to say — often.
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Fish Carvings
The duck an the fish are hand carved from recycled wood. I enjoy carving and only use recycled wood.
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How to Have Wedded Bliss (The Leaf Blower Advice Edition)
Woodworkers provide an overwhelming response to Rob’s call for premarital advice. This week’s topic: whether cleaning the house with a leaf blower is good for marital harmony.
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Keep Your Collets Clean
I make it a point to keep my router bits and collets clean so they work more efficiently and in order to prevent slipping.
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Another Tip to Keep Your Work Surfaces Smooth
In one of the Tricks of the Trade, Theo van der Schans wrote about using graphite to make his power tool surfaces smoother. This is a great trick but not one I would use for woodworking.
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Corner Entertainment Center
Here is an Corner Entertainment Center I made out of solid walnut to custom fit this space. Even the deck, shelves and top are frame and panel assemblies.
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Reader Tips on How Buyers Can Beware
Readers react to last week’s editorial about a website that illegimately sells woodworking plans.
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Easy T-Track Bolt Replacements
Need some simple, low-cost T-track bolts? This reader tip sends us to the hardware store for an easy to find replacement.