Tricks of the Trade
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Keeping Arbor Nuts At-the-ready
This reader came up with a handy way to keep track of his arbor nuts between blade swaps on his table saw.
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How to Rip Thin Strips with a Table Saw Jig
This reader built his own saddle-type jig to help him cut thin strips on his table saw.
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A Cheap, Slippery Smooth Workbench Surface
Looking for a smooth, clean surface for your next workbench or outfeed table? This reader has a suggestion for a cheap, easy-to-use option.
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VIDEO: Turning Earrings on a Lathe
Whether you have a big lathe or a small lathe, you have what it takes to turn a pair of earrings. Learn how to turn small pieces of wood into beautiful pieces of jewelry.
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Hiding Leg Levelers with Recesses
Chair levelers are great for keeping things steady, but they don’t usually enhance the look of the furniture. This reader’s trick will help keep them hidden.
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Silica Packs Keep Biscuits Dry
Left unattended in a humid environment, wood biscuits will get swollen. This reader’s tip will keep them dry with the silica packets you have probably been throwing away.
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Speeding up Caliper Adjustments
Tired of fighting with a ruler and trying to make adjustments to your caliper at the same time? This reader saved one hand with this simple solution.
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Making Tongue-and-Groove Pinch Sticks
This reader ran into some trouble measuring a window, but thanks to a scrapped tongue-and-groove joint, he found a simple way to make pinch sticks.
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Magnetic Small Parts Storage Cup
Tired of spilling and losing small screws, nails, nuts and bolts that he was trying to keep nearby for a project, this reader came up with a handy, easy-to-make solution.
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Bucket Lid Cleaning Pan
Looking for a place to soak your saw blades while you clean them? This reader found a solid substitute cleaning pan lying around his workshop.
