Tricks of the Trade
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Making a Ball-and-Dowel Push Stick
This reader found that standard push sticks don’t work well for making thin cuts, so built his own easy-to-use tool with a dowel.
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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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Cleaning Clogged Abrasives
Do you have sandpaper that’s clogged with sawdust and resin? Don’t throw it out! This reader has a simple sole-lution.
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Caster Release Tool
This reader has come up with a handy tool that lets him unlock his swiveling casters without bending down and without potentially hurting his fingers.
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VIDEO: How to Make a Wall Shelf with a Weathered Wood Finish
Learn how to create a weathered wood look on fresh wood using Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator Finish.
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VIDEO: Best Woods for Building Outdoor Furniture
What are the best woods to use when building outdoor furniture? Learn which woods are best for outdoor projects.
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Router Guide Bushing Organizer
Keeping all your parts and pieces in one place is an issue in just about everyone’s shop. This reader has an easy (and cheap!) solution for keeping your router bushings in one spot.
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Making a Simple Arc-drawing Jig
You could bend a batten to help draw an arc, or you can put together this user’s quick, simple and adjustable jig.
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VIDEO: Finishing Walnut with Dye Stain
One of the best ways to warm up the color of walnut wood that looks a little too grey is to apply orange dye stain.
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Drum Sander Grit Reminder
This reader was inspired by a past trick to remind himself what grit sandpaper he had loaded on his drum sander.
