Build a Gluing and Finishing Table
A Gluing and Finishing Table That Keeps Both Operations Clean Gluing and finishing occupy opposite ends of the cleanliness spectrum: glue-ups are messy and benefit from a surface […]
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Build a Benchtop Drill Press Table with Fence and Stop
Benchtop Drill Press Table with Fence and Stop The stock table on most benchtop drill presses is a small, bare piece of cast iron – barely adequate for […]
Build an Electronics Workbench
An Electronics Workbench Built for Real Work An electronics workbench has different requirements than a woodworking bench. You need ESD protection for static-sensitive components, a grounded work surface, […]
Build a Downdraft Sanding Table
A Downdraft Sanding Table Captures Dust Before It Reaches the Air Sanding produces the finest and most hazardous dust in any shop – particles small enough to stay […]
How to Use a Router Table – Setup, Bits, and Safety
Router Table Setup, Bits, and Safe Operation A router table turns a handheld router into a stationary machine – one of the most versatile in the shop. But […]
How to Calibrate a Miter Saw for Perfect 45-Degree Cuts
Perfect 45-Degree Cuts Every Time A miter saw’s factory 45-degree stop is rarely accurate right out of the box – and if it was accurate, it may have […]
How to Set Up a Bandsaw for Resawing Lumber
Set Up Your Bandsaw for Resawing Lumber Resawing – ripping a board along its length to reduce thickness – is one of the most useful operations in a […]
How to Flatten a Workbench Top with Hand Planes
A Flat Bench Top is the Foundation of All Good Work A workbench top that’s out of flat is a problem you don’t notice until you’re gluing up […]
How to Tune Up a Table Saw for Accurate Cuts
How to Tune Up a Table Saw for Accurate Cuts A table saw that’s out of alignment produces ripped boards with one face angled instead of square, crosscuts […]
Build a Workbench with Built-In Cabinet Doors
Turn Bench Dead Space into Organized Cabinet Storage Most workbenches have an open base – open space under the top between the legs, used for nothing or used […]