Tricks of the Trade
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Hot Edge Glue-up
Having worked in many less than well heated shops, I learned a glue-up trick that has kept several projects moving along that otherwise would have languished.
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Groovy Clamping Jig
I use this shop-made jig to hold boards on edge for planing, sanding or rounding corners.
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Shoebox Drawer Driers
Here’s a simple way to give yourself a little more peace of mind, without spending a cent for it.
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Improved Dolly
I recently built a dolly for moving sheet goods: it works so well I wonder why I didn’t construct it sooner.
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Driver Bit Holder
For better (or worse!), I store most of my twist drill bits and other drilling odds and ends in a small tool bag.
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Couplers Double Your Clamp Span
This is by no means a new trick, but it sure bears repeating – especially when you’re in need of a really long clamp.
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Flush the Dust
My band saw dust collector had never functioned effectively because the 2″ exhaust pipe was too small.
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Ultimate Sanding Block
How can anything as basic as a sanding block be improved? Easily.
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Dovetail Shortcut
I still like cutting dovetails by hand, but I came up with this idea to speed up the process a bit.
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Double Quick Edging Trick
Gluing a solid hardwood edge onto a plywood component is something of a chore for me.
