Tricks of the Trade
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New Life for Foam Brushes
After removing the foam from a one-use brush, I discovered that it had a plastic plate to stiffen the foam.
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Making a Moveable Vise
From time to time, even a woodworker will find a use for a machinist’s vise.
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Drilling Compound Angles
Drilling holes in my first Windsor chair seat, freehand, seemed a recipe for disaster so I adapted my drill press.
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Cleaning Glue-ups
I used to have trouble removing all traces of glue from inside corners.
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Production Turning Aid
To gauge the accuracy of my cylinder turnings, I built a homemade jig that’s easier to use than calipers.
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Lights, Camera…
I like the idea of having lights on electric hand tools but don’t feel like trading mine in for the newer models.
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Lathe Duplicator
I recently had to make several identical spindles for a project, so I got busy in my shop and came up with this simple but effective duplicator.
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Resharpen and Reset Resaw Blades Right in the Bandsaw
Resharpen a steel resaw blade using a shop made handle with a chainsaw file holder hot glued to it.
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Double Sided Tape
A fantastic use of our friend, double sided sticky tape is to use it in building boxes.
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Magnet Tip
Because it is handy, useful and precise, I like to carry a small good quality 6″ rule in the chest pocket of my apron.
