Tricks of the Trade
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Easy Way to Remove Pencil Marks from Wood
I recently discovered that my stick of abrasive belt cleaner works great for removing pencil marks on wood.
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Using Clamp Blocks with Two Hands
When clamps are tightened, the pressure that’s concentrated at the jaws will often mar the surface of the workpiece.
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Well Done Turnings
A motorized barbeque turning at about five rpm is ideal for finishing turning projects.
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Turning Unique Candle Shapes
The large candles my wife and I buy for holiday decorations are usually plain round cylinders. They’re nice candles, but I wanted something a bit more unique, so I tried turning them on my lathe.
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Shaving-free Lathe Tool Caddy
I wanted my woodturning lathe tools to be sharp, neat, and clean.
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Workbench Drawer Lock
If the top drawer of your workbench doesn’t have a lock and you want to discourage young hildren from opening it, consider this idea.
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Perfect Heart-Shaped Cutouts
I like to include a heart-shaped cutout on many of my country pine projects. But, not being much of an artist, my freehand cutlines were often less than satisfactory.
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Alternative to Brass Screws
When a project has exposed screwheads, many woodworkers prefer to use brass screws for the sake of appearance.
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Table Saw Blade Protector
I like to place a 1-inch thick foam pad on my shop floor just inside the table saw base.
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Get the Most Out of Your Glue Bottle
Once a plastic glue bottle gets about three-quarters empty, it seems like it must be held upside-down forever before the glue reaches the nozzle.
