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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.


Routing Stopped Grooves

Routing Stopped Grooves

Phil has a few handy tips and tricks to make routing stopped grooves for wood drawer runners in mating pieces … Read More

Miter Saw Micro-Adjust Stop Block

Miter Saw Micro-Adjust Stop Block

The miter saw is my main crosscutter, but making small adjustments on the piece being cut isn’t easy. The stop … Read More

Bench Standoffs

Bench Standoffs

These Standoffs Allows you to safely Cut Large Material without Damaging the Surface of your Workbench Read More

Quick Tips Volume 28

Quick Tips Volume 28

A Couple of Simple Solutions that Make Shop-Life Easier Read More

Quick Tips Volume 27

Quick Tips Volume 27

Here are a handful of tips to start the new year out right. Read More

Air Filter Remote Holder

Air Filter Remote Holder

The perfect solution for keeping track small things you don't want to lose or be looking for all the time. Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 26

Quick Tips Vol. 26

Here are some Handy and Helpful Tips that make Life Better in the Shop. Read More

Securing Odd Shapes for Routing

Securing Odd Shapes for Routing

No matter how many clamps you have in your shop, you can always come across an instance when just can't … Read More

Bottle Jack Bench Mover

Bottle Jack Bench Mover

Here's a way to take the stress and strain out of moving that big ol' workbench. Read More

Homebrew Gap Filler

Homebrew Gap Filler

Here are a couple of quick and easy solutions for fixing natural blemishes in wood that will perk up the … Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 25

Quick Tips Vol. 25

Sawing, Clamping, Sanding Oh My! Read More

Temporary Drawer Pulls

Temporary Drawer Pulls

Here is a quick tip that can help you avoid a sticky situation while you are assembling a project or … Read More

3 "Found" Layout Tools

3 "Found" Layout Tools

Layout tools are often an overlooked group in the workshop, but they don't have to be complex or expensive. Here … Read More

Quick Tips Vol. 24

Quick Tips Vol. 24

These Little Tips will make you want to stay in your Shop 24/7/365 Read More

Hinge Mortise Fix

Hinge Mortise Fix

Even the best woodworkers make mistakes. In this case, Phil cut the mortise for his hinge a little too deep, … Read More