Tricks of the Trade
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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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Extending the Life of a Pencil Eraser
Here’s a very simple way to squeeze the last bit of life from your pencil eraser. It beats smudging or tearing the paper with a flattened eraser.
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Mark Micro Measurements with Tape
As I age, it’s getting harder to lay out precise measurements, because fine demarcations in 1/64ths or hundredths of an inch are difficult to see.
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Garage Door Draft Stopper
No matter how well-insulated your garage workshop is, chances are good that air leaks around the garage door, so you lose heating or cooling efficiency.
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An Easier Way to Change Your Dust Collector Bag
Do you hate changing your dust collector bag? This tip makes that dusty task a little easier. Chris uses the power of magnets to help hold the bag in place.
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How to Get More Use out of Foam Liners
Did you know that those dollar discount stores often sell foam liner for kitchen shelves that works every bit as well as the mats we buy for sanding or routing?
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Getting a Better Grip on a Miter Gauge
The knobs on the miter gauges that come with many benchtop power tools are too short to grip comfortably, but they’re simple to customize.
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Checking Tape Measure Accuracy
Tape measures are a key tool in just about every woodworking job, but even the slightest misalignment can throw the reading off. Chris Marshall explains in this latest trick.
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Light Provides Charging Reminder
I plugged an old desk lamp into the power strip that turns on whenever I charge my batteries.
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Clamp Keeps Brads in Line
When assembling cabinets and other projects, you can use a straightedge to help position your brad nailer for securing the joints.
