Tricks of the Trade

Clever Brush Cover

I like to use the little plastic bags that our newspapers are delivered in to put over paint rollers and brushes to store overnight so I dont have to clean them, or throw them out.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 21, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Treating Cast Iron

There are a number of expensive products for treating cast iron saws and the like.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 7, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Free Oak Idea

I just completed a new workbench The drawer fronts, cabinet doors, and work surfaces are all made from 3/4″ red oak and cost $0.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 7, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Clean Magnet Trick

When using a “magnet on a stick” to clean up screws & nails, I first put a plastic bag over the magnet.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 7, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Gorilla Epoxy

Gorilla Epoxy from Gorilla Glue is a water- and solvent-resistant two-part epoxy with high impact resistance and five-minute set that is nontoxic once cured.

by Journal Staff • Mar 24, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Handy Containers

I save the plastic containers from the individual portion fruit cups.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 24, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Shop Pencil Storage

The next time you have chinese soup, save the container (the small soup) and fill it with saw dust, drill some 1/4 inch diamater holes in the lid.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 10, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Dust Collector Seal

I use a 35 gal galvanized garbage can on my dust collector along with a commercial plastic collector top.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 10, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Dust Collection Control

I had found at my local Co-op hardware store a very reasonably priced remote control switch for my outdoor Christmas lights.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 24, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Router Bit Storage

I use old prescription bottles to store my router bits.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade