How to Prevent and Fix Workpiece Movement During Cuts
How to Prevent and Fix Workpiece Movement During Cuts Workpiece movement during a cut is one of the most common sources of inaccurate work in the home shop. […]
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How to Properly Maintain Saw Blades
How to Properly Maintain Saw Blades A dull saw blade is more dangerous than a sharp one. It requires more feed pressure, causes more kickback risk, produces rough […]
Build a Step Drill and Bit Holder
A Step Drill and Bit Holder Step drills and specialty drill bits – hole saws, Forstner bits, countersink bits, brad-point sets – are expensive, individually sized, and absolutely […]
Build a Japanese Pull Saw Holder
A Japanese Pull Saw Holder Japanese pull saws are different from Western push saws in a fundamental way: the blade flexes and is much thinner. This makes them […]
Build a Screwdriver Rack for the Workshop Wall
Screwdrivers Off the Counter, On the Wall Screwdrivers are among the most-used tools in any shop, and they’re also among the most commonly lost, scattered, and difficult to […]
Build a Saw Storage Cabinet for Handsaws and Backsaws
Saw Storage That Keeps Teeth Sharp and Workers Safe Handsaws, panel saws, back saws, and Japanese pull saws all have one thing in common: exposed teeth that dull […]
Build a Clamp Rack for the Wall and Ceiling
Build a Clamp Rack for the Wall and Ceiling Clamps are the tool you always need more of, and they’re also the tool that takes the most space […]
Shop Tour: The Off-Grid Workshop – Solar-Powered Woodworking
No Grid, No Gas, No Problem The off-grid shop is powered by a combination of solar panels, a battery bank, and a small generator for high-draw operations. The […]
Shop Tour: The Downsized Shop – Going Smaller on Purpose
Smaller Space, Sharper Focus This shop downsized from a 3-car garage to a 10-by-20-foot single-car space when the owner moved – and the forced constraints turned out to […]
Build a First Aid and Safety Gear Station for the Shop
A First Aid and Safety Gear Station for the Shop Workshop injuries happen to careful, experienced woodworkers. A splinter, a cut, a flying chip in the eye, a […]