Tricks of the Trade
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Handy Reusable Bowl Dryers
Don’t sleep on this reader’s idea for drying your woodturning projects, it’s simple, reusable and a great alternative to the old paper bags.
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DIY Magnetic Saw Fence
Need a handy, removable fence for making bandsaw cuts? This reader used some scrap for a clamp free solution.
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Simple Flush-trimming Router Jig
This reader has found an easy way to keep his router balanced and straight while cutting edging using a bit of scrap fence post.
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Benchtop T-Track Planing Clamp
This reader wanted a simpler way to deal with vertical stock on his workbench. A T-Track offered a clever solution.
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Peanut Can Chuck Protector
This reader got tired of cleaning his chuck after every spray finish, so he found a simple (and tasty) solution.
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VIDEO: Making a Lamp with Tinted Epoxy Light Panels
Rob Johnstone makes a lamp by using tinted epoxy panels as the “glass” shades. He uses Eye Candy Pigments to tint the epoxy.
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Storage Solution for Glue Bottles
Keep the glue running from half-used glue bottles with this handy bottle holder made from a thick piece of scrap.
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Stationary Tool Plug Storage is a Snap
Keep your electrical cords out of the way from underfoot, but still ready at hand around your tools with this helpful reader tip.
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Adding Extra Table Saw Storage
Tired of trying to find his oft-used accessories for his table saw, this reader added a handy hidden storage space to his rip fence rails.
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Simple Magnet Separator
Need help separating stuck magnets? This reader has come up with a simple jig to get those annoying buggers apart.
