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Whether it’s a simple trick for holding a workpiece better, or a way to get a little more from your dust collector, we’ve gathered some of the best shop tips here.


T-Track Planing Stop

T-Track Planing Stop

Here's a quick way to make some stops that work in tandem with the dog holes in your workbench. Read More

Mobile Base Chocks

Mobile Base Chocks

These handy mobile base chocks keep your tools from moving during use. The rare-earth magnets recessed in the back face … Read More

Sandpaper Grit Reminder

Sandpaper Grit Reminder

Never forget which sandpaper grit is on your disc sander with these handy metal-rimmed key tags and hooks. A magnetic … Read More

How-To Make DIY Sliding Barn-Door Hardware

How-To Make DIY Sliding Barn-Door Hardware

Buying sliding barn-door hardware can get expensive. Learn how to make your own high-quality, DIY barn-door hardware for your projects. Read More

Coping Saw Vise

Coping Saw Vise

The coping saw is unique in that the handle is parallel to the blade. Since it's a tool that isn't … Read More

Band Saw Fence

Band Saw Fence

Resawing and ripping at the band saw has one set back — drift. This fence solves that problem in a … Read More

Enlarge a Hole

Enlarge a Hole

Like most woodworkers, I make the occasional mistake when working on a project. Some are easy enough to fix, while … Read More

Rotary Tool Base

Rotary Tool Base

A rotary tool is a great tool to have around for all sorts of reasons. Building this base makes it … Read More

Drilling Large Holes

Drilling Large Holes

A clever way to avoid burning your drill bits or the workpiece that you're drilling. Make the hole in two … Read More

Outfeed Table

Outfeed Table

If you need a quick set up for some outfeed support at your table saw this tip is for you. … Read More

Applying Plastic Laminate

Applying Plastic Laminate

These guidelines will give you the confidence to tackle the job of applying plastic laminate. These methods have worked for … Read More

Auxiliary Top

Auxiliary Top

Maximize the working area in your shop by adding an additional worksurface to your router table top. Read More

Safe Screw Disposal

Safe Screw Disposal

Throwing spent utility knife blades, broken screws, or nails straight into the trash can lead to injury or cause a … Read More

Shop-Made Shelf Standards

Shop-Made Shelf Standards

These shelf standard are a notch above the steel versions that inspired them. They offer the same flexibility as their … Read More

Ripping at the Band Saw

Ripping at the Band Saw

Ripping a board is done at the table saw most of the time, but it doesn't have to always be … Read More