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Easy Accuracy Update
If anyone is interested in purchasing the magnetic indicator block shown in the photo they are welding clamps and can be found here. They can also be found on eBay. Hope this information is helpful. As always thanks for stopping by … Continue reading
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Plane Tip
Keep an old candle on your bench when planing. Rub it on the sole of the plane and you will find it much easier to push. It will not have any ill affects on your finish. As always thanks for … Continue reading
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Routering Small Parts
Routering profiles on small parts can be a very dangerous operation. The pic above shows a simple method to hold a small part that allows this operation to be done safely. I simply used an offcut of the tote with … Continue reading
Drill Straight Holes
Drilling a hole straight is easy with this method. All you need is two squares placed 90° apart and centered on the hole you wish to drill. By sighting down the drill bit and aligning it with both squares you … Continue reading
Drill Straight Holes
Drilling a hole straight is easy with this method. All you need is two squares placed 90° apart and centered on the hole you wish to drill. By sighting down the drill bit and aligning it with both squares you … Continue reading
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This a quick easy method for holding drawers while sanding or doing light work.
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Quick Flaw Repair
We hear a lot about using epoxy to repair flaws in wood. Take a page from the turners book of tricks and try cyanoacrylate, commonly known as super glue. If you also use an accelerator the repair is instant. The … Continue reading
Benchvise Handle Repair
Over the years the knobs on the ends of my benchvise handles have come loose several times. They are held on with fluted dowels glued into the handle and the knob. Re-gluing didn’t last long so I looked for another … Continue reading
CA Glue
I have been using ca glue for many years and have always had problems with the dispenser tips clogging. You bring out your instant glue and spend the next 20 minutes trying to get the glue to flow out of … Continue reading
You Might Want to Try These
White pencil is often recommended for use when laying out parts in walnut. I don’t like the white pencils I have tried. They are too soft and waxy making them draw heavy lines and the lines are hard to remove. … Continue reading
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