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Tricks of the Trade

Learn quick and easy tips on topics like tool maintenance, measuring and so much more to help you with your latest woodworking project.
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Sheet-Cutting Rack - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
When cutting sheet materials – particleboard, MDF or whatever — I have to use my handheld circular saw on the floor of my one-car garage workshop. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking
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Drill Press Support - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
When using my bench model drill press on long pieces of wood, I often run into trouble holding the stock level as I drill one end. This adjustable supporting jig is my answer. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #DrillPress #Jig
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Fail-proof Knot Finder - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
I often use knotty pine and have more than once misjudged the position of a knot on the reverse side of the board and had to start over. The knot finder is easy to use: Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking
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Scroll Saw Sanding - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
Most scroll saw owners are familiar with the plastic sanding devices which can be installed instead of the blade. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #Sanding #ScrollSaw
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A Sawhorse Addition - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
There were many times when I wished sawhorses were a little higher, or even a lot higher. To solve this problem I built some with an adjustable top bar. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #TrickOfTheTrade #Sawhorse
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Double-duty Bench Clamps - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
I find this a handy way to hold large assemblies while sanding or finishing on a workbench. Assemble and place pipe clamps with two pads turned up and two down, as shown in the drawing. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #BenchClamps #Clamp #TrickOfTheTrade
I needed a circle-cutting attachment for my Porter-Cable plunge router, so I decided to modify the existing guide. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #CircleCutting #Router Router Techniques, Plunge Router, Sculpture Inspiration, Woodworking Patterns, Woodworking Workbench, Router Bits, Woodworking Ideas
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Circle-cutting Attachment - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
I needed a circle-cutting attachment for my Porter-Cable plunge router, so I decided to modify the existing guide. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #CircleCutting #Router
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Router Bit Storage - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #RouterBits #Storage #ShopOrganization
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Lathe Duplicator - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
I recently had to make several identical spindles for a project, so I got busy in my shop and came up with this simple but effective duplicator. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #Lathe #Woodturning
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A Long Arm Clamp - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
I often need to clamp work that regular clamps can’t reach. To make a long arm clamp, click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking #ArmClamp #TrickOfTheTrade
When I grind the ends of screws and bolts to shorten them, it’s hard to hold them steady with a pliers, and they become too hot to grip with fingers. Here’s a safer, easier way. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking Furniture Promo, Laundry Soap Recipe, Surfboard Shapes, House Design Trends, Woodwork Projects, Screws And Bolts, Woodworking Skills
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Cooler, Safer Grinding with a Leather Grip - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
When I grind the ends of screws and bolts to shorten them, it’s hard to hold them steady with a pliers, and they become too hot to grip with fingers. Here’s a safer, easier way. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this free article. #FreeArticle #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking
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Perfect Alignment for Random Orbit Sander Paper - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
Chris Marshall shares a reader’s tip for getting paper aligned perfectly on your random orbit sander using a bit of scrap you probably have around your shop.
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How to Cut Plexiglass Without Chipping
This tip will help you easily cut plexiglass with no chips or breaks. Click here to watch this video and subscribe to Woodworker's Journal on Youtube. #FreeVideo #WoodworkersJournal #Woodworking
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Laminate Your Finishing Table - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To
It not only helps work pieces slide over it more easily during sawing, but it also makes an ideal surface for finishing small projects. Click here to subscribe to Woodworker's Journal and view this article for free.