scraps
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Sizing Up Scraps
Readers offer suggestions for organizing and evaluating scrap lumber.
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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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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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PROJECT: Weekend Tambour Gift Box
Here’s the perfect scrapwood project. The author says that his unique gift boxes have been used for everything from wine to candles. The box always finds a home — long after the “gift” is gone!
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Making Simple Clamping and Assembly Stands
This reader came up with a pair of handy shop helpers for clamping and assembly, made with some scrap from around his shop.
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PROJECT: Kitchen Step Stool
With scrap strips giving the appearance of a jigsaw puzzle, this stool is a handy home solution.
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Five Good Reasons to Get Framed
Chris Marshall sets his sights on the benefits of building custom frames.
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Workbench You Can Build in an Afternoon
Chris Marshall offers up free plans for his simple, low-cost workbench.
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Taking Skids to a Whole New Level
Last fall, I wrote a post to pick your brains about what you do, if anything, with skid lumber.
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Skid Row
In a manner of speaking, I’ve hit the skids. Well, hit them, tripped over them, shoved them around the shop…
