Tricks of the Trade
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Linoleum Glue-up Covers
My own solution for glue-up covers for work benches has worked quite well for the last ten years – thin linoleum from a big-box store.
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Glue Tube Storage
When I use glue or any thing else that comes in a tube, the shop gremlin seems to hide the partital tube before I need it again.
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Make Your Own Infeed or Outfeed Tables
Now I have a large surface to accept any size stock.
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Easy Scroll Saw Blower
Unfortunately my scroll saw does not have a blower attachment.
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Alternative Glue-Up Workbench Covers
I have read several variations of using waxed paper when doing glue-ups to keep the glue from winding up where it’s not wanted.
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Never Lose a Pencil in the Shop Again!
Keep em off the workbench or lost in the sawdust!
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Make Your Own Push Block by Repurposing an Old Plane
Old wooden jack planes (with iron and chip breaker removed) make great table saw and jointer push blocks.
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Low-Cost Dust Collection Control System
In trying to have my dust collector outside the workshop I looked at remote control systems.
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Make Your Own Utility Knife
A shop utility knife can be made in just a few minutes using a short length of dowel and an old hack saw blade.
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Magnetic Brad Holder
When working in tight spots, it can be difficult to hold a brad while tacking it in place.
