SHOPNOTES: Squaring Jig
Keeping large cabinets square during assembly can sometimes be a challenge. So I made a simple jig that makes it easy to check my progress. To see how it's made, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Squaring Jig"

SHOPNOTES: Dowel Drilling Jig
Drilling a centered hole in the end of a dowel presents a few challenges. But I've come up with a simple technique that makes it a snap. To see how it works, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Dowel Drilling Jig"

SHOPNOTES: Digital Set-up Gauge
Setting my table saw blade or router bit heights can sometimes be a guessing game. So I made a simple set-up gauge that's dead-on precise. To see how it's made, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Digital Set-up Gauge"

SHOPNOTES: Sanding Mat
Keeping a workpiece steady while power sanding can be a bit of a juggling act. But I've found an simple solution. To see what it is, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Sanding Mat"

WOODSMITH: Routing a 30° Chamfer
On a recent project, I wanted to rout a 30-degree chamfer on the edge of a workpiece. But my chamfer bit (and almost all chamfer bits) will only cut a 45-degree bevel. To see my solution, click the following link: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Routing a 30° Chamfer"

SHOPNOTES: Fold-up Router Table
A router table can help you get more from your router, but a dedicated router table can take up valuable space. Here's a version that works great, and can quickly and easily be stored out of the way. To see it, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Fold-up Router Table"