Tricks of the Trade
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Scribing a Line on Thin Stock
Need to scribe a line down the center of a thin piece of stock? If it’s a typical thickness (1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, etc.), here’s a simple way.
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Rubber Caps Keep Air Tools Clean
Many pneumatic air tools don’t come with a cap for the air inlet port, which would help keep dirt and sawdust from entering and possibly damaging the tool. This reader’s tip can help.
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Hanging Drawers on Plastic Guide Rails
We show you one of the easiest ways to hang a light-duty drawer. These plastic drawer slides are simple to install. All you need to do is cut a stopped groove in the drawer side.
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How to Remove Excess Glue without Damaging the Benchtop
A reader offers a simple solution to remove dried wood-glue drips from your workbench without damaging the bench’s surface.
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Longer Sanding Sleeves Still Work on Shorter Drums
I make a lot of band saw boxes, but the 4-1⁄2″ height of my spindle sander drums wasn’t tall enough to sand the entire surface of my projects.
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How to Cut Stopped Grooves or Dadoes Using a Router Table
Learn how to make perfect stopped grooves using a router table. The trick is to mark the locations of the router bit edges on the router table fence or table top.
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Quick Way to Unscrew a Stuck Glue Bottle Cap
I used to reach for a screwdriver to pry up the nozzle of my glue bottle when it would get stuck — but there’s an easier way to do it.
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Zero-clearance Insert for Plywood Cutting
Sheet goods are too bulky to lift onto my table saw, so I prefer to use my cordless circular saw. Trouble was, the tearout was awful.
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Cutting Box and Chest Lids
Chris Marshall explains the stages for properly cutting a chest or box lid free once you’ve assembled and glued up the carcass.
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Tip for Attaching Solid-Wood Edging to Plywood
Learn a great tip for attaching solid wood edging to plywood.
