Prefinishing Protection.
Don Filson of Lima, OH used masking tape and some foam backer rod to protect glue surfaces (like the mortises and tenons you see above) when he was prefinishing parts. This gives you a better finish and strong joints.
Quick Lathe Tool Holder.
Jack Sarcone of West Des Moines, IA likes to keep his most used tools at the ready when turning. To make sure they’re holstered nearby, he found a spare milk crate and attached it to the wall with a few screws and some big washers.
No Drift Band Saw.
Antonio Torres of Ottawa Hills,OH was trying to take the drift out of his band saw. He snapped a 6" ruler to a rare-earth magnet, then to the blade. The ruler exaggerated the alignment of the blade, helping him to adjust the tracking and make sure the blade was parallel to the miter slot.
Square Nail as Punch.
Tim Shaffer of Kiefer, OK couldn’t drive a nail in any farther without possibly marring his piece. His metal punch wouldn’t be useful, as it might glance off. Luckily, he had a square nail handy with a flat, narrow tip. In a few blows, the nail was sunk into the wood.
