A Fast and Easy $50 Workbench

As told by Dave Jeske, owner of Blue Spruce Toolworks. I have a Blum Bench Horse that I was planning to bring to the show so people could actually try out my tools rather than just look at them. [...]

Duct-Taped Sanding Block

by John Vasi         Sometimes I prefer to sand by hand using a rubber block. This method gives me a better feel for the work than using a random-orbit sander does. Blocks [...]

Sandpaper Saver

by Chip Harding       Sanding between coats of polyurethane is tough on sandpaper. And I make it tougher, because I never wait the recommended 72 hours before recoating. But if the [...]

Treat Sharpening Stone Water

by Tim Johnson         Waterstones have always been my preferred method to produce a razor-sharp edge. I store them in a plastic tub filled with water, so they’re always [...]

Random-Orbit Filter Cleaner

by Lou Bush         I’ve had my canister-filter dust-collection system for about two years.  It works great, but I figured out a new way to get it super clean.Some [...]

Overhead Clamp Rack

by Frank Muhvich Storage space is limited in my shop, so my pipe clamps hang from the ceiling. I made this rack from 3/4-in. plywood and attached it to the ceiling joists with 3-in. decking [...]

VIDEO – Breadboard Ends

Breadboard ends are a traditional method of keeping large panels (such as tabletops and chest lids) flat. But, you don't need to use traditional methods to make them. Senior Editor Glen D. Huey [...]

Trading Lingerie for Tools

A couple weeks ago, I bought a skirt and some, er, ladies undergarments. But they’ve been sitting in their bags, tags attached, since I brought them home. I guess I’ve just been too [...]

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