Tricks of the Trade
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Apply Wipe-on Poly with Cotton Pads in Pantyhose
I used to use balled-up cotton rags to apply wipe-on poly, but I’ve recently discovered a much better applicator.
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Tip-top Tip for Keeping Glue Tips Cleaner
Until I discovered this trick, I used to get frustrated cleaning the dried, accumulated glue off the nozzles of my CA glue bottles with a pliers — or worse, replacing the nozzles.
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How to Coil a Band Saw Blade
Chris Marshall demonstrates an easy and effective way he’s learned to coil up bandsaw blades for storage.
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Miter Gauge’s Bar Switches to Featherboard Mount
The mounting bar of my featherboard was too wide for the narrower miter gauge slot on my portable table saw.
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Laundry Room Bit Cleaner
Chris Marshall is back with another reader’s trick, this time showing how a little laundry soap and a light scrubbing can help get your bits back looking just like new.
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Marking Cord Ratings
Recently, I learned the hard way that the extension cord you use for a tool must be capable of supplying the maximum amperage the tool requires (as indicated on the motor label).
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Sure Footing When Rabbeting Cabinet Backs
When I build cabinets, I find it easier to rout the rabbeted recess in the carcass for the back panel after the cabinet is assembled.
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Squaring Up a Band Saw Blade
Chris Marshall shares a reader’s tip for a quick and easy way to make sure your band saw is cutting square.
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Quick Read on Bevels
When sharpening hand planes, it’s important to maintain the correct bevel angle on the plane iron so the tool will work properly.
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Keeping Power Tool Power Cords in Top Shape
Chris Marshall is back with another reader tip, this time a simple way to keep your power tool cords out from underfoot when you’re done using them.
