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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.


Top 5 Workbench Upgrades

Top 5 Workbench Upgrades

Make your workbench even more useful with these easy-to-build, shop-made upgrades. Read More

Better Bench Dogs

Better Bench Dogs

Bench dogs are great for securing a workpiece to the top of a bench. But metal dogs can leave marks. … Read More

Rotary Cutter for Veneer

Rotary Cutter for Veneer

Cutting thin, figured veneer can be a real challenge. Thankfully, the solution to getting smooth, clean cuts is to use … Read More

Shop-Made Center Finder

Shop-Made Center Finder

A few simple pieces of hardware combine to create a handy tool. Read More

Creating Cutting Diagrams

Creating Cutting Diagrams

Take the mystery out of these useful guides to help you save money buying lumber. Read More

Easy Arc Marking

Easy Arc Marking

It can be a real challenge laying out a curve on the edge of a workpiece. Thankfully, Bryan has a … Read More

Adjustable Bench Dog

Adjustable Bench Dog

A vise and a pair of bench dogs are timeless, versatile tools for securing a workpiece. However, you make an … Read More

Clean Cuts in Metal

Clean Cuts in Metal

Follow these handy hacksaw tips to get the most from this essential shop workhorse. Read More

Biscuit Joiner Tune-Up

Biscuit Joiner Tune-Up

Learn how to return your biscuit joiner to like-new performance. It's easy to do with these simple steps. Read More

Make Custom Moldings

Make Custom Moldings

Your table saw and a common router bit team up to create a custom profile with timeless features. Read More

Power at the Workbench

Power at the Workbench

In the middle of a project, the last thing you want to do is juggle power cords for the tools … Read More

Sawhorse Flip Stop

Sawhorse Flip Stop

No shop is complete without at least one pair of sawhorses. Take a look at how adding a few pieces … Read More

Top Straightedge Guide Tips

Top Straightedge Guide Tips

Here are a few ways you can do more and get better results with this simple power tool accessory. Read More

Instant Power Bracket

Instant Power Bracket

It seems like an outlet is never close by when you need one. See how Bryan makes a simple modification … Read More

Bench Hook

Bench Hook

For some tasks at the workbench, securing a workpiece with clamps or vises just won't work. Here's a simple accessory … Read More