Tricks of the Trade
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Simple Solution to Eliminate Planer Snipe
This reader had issues with snipe on his cutting boards, but he has a simple solution for dealing with planer snipe on small panels like this.
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Simple Air Hose Stopper
Use this simple trick from one of our readers to keep your shop’s hoses clear of shop debris (and critters) that might build up while they’re not in use.
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Sanding Block Support for Edge Sanding
Avoid getting rid of your corners when edge sanding with this handy tip that will provide a bit more support to your sanding block.
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Broader Shoulders Make Better Planing
This simple reader’s trick will help you smooth out those thin shoulders around your tenons by providing a wider, more solid base for your hand plane.
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Solving Clamping Problem in a Snap
Having trouble with staining or rusting on your pipe clamps? These small plastic gardening clamps might help preserve both them and your next project.
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Foam Clamping Aids for Miter-cutting Moldings
Clamp odd shaped wood and moldings for better miter cuts using an extra hand that can conform to the shape of the piece.
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Low-cost Floor Joist Light Bracket
Here’s a reader’s tip that gives you an easy (and inexpensive) way to hang your workshop lights from the ceiling.
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Washers Make Handy Radius Templates
If you know the size of your washer, they make great templates for cutting circles and curves. Bruce Kieffer discusses in this tip.
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Crosshairs on Router Table Zero in On Bit Center Points
This reader’s tip aims to help you find the exact center of your router table when setting up a bit.
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Save Your Offcuts
Just because a piece of wood doesn’t fit your project doesn’t mean it’s useless. This reader points out just a few uses for your offcuts.