tricks
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Tie-downs to the Rescue
When this reader tried to put together a large project and lacked long pipe clamps, he turned to a handy, easy-to-implement solution.
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Magnetic Homemade Steady Rest
This reader designed an impressive steady rest system for his lathe using magnets. And it can be modified to fit any lathe.
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Scratch Awl from Scratch
This reader found a new way to give life to an old screwdriver, by turning it into a handy woodturning tool.
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Cabinet Door Sanding Shield
Protect your frame-and-panel cabinet doors from damage during sanding with this handy woodworking tip.
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Toggle Clamping Aid Makes Helpful Third Hand
A simple toggle clamp setup on his workbench helps give this reader an extra set of hands for keeping things held down and steady.
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Telltale Plane Shaving
Need a quick way to tell how your plane blade is set at a glance? This reader has a neat (if not clean) way to identify his planes.
