SHOPNOTES: How to Handle a Scraper
A hand scraper can be incredibly useful. It'll lift fine shavings without leaving tearout and works faster than sandpaper. But using one may seem mysterious. Here are a few pointers for getting top-notch results. Continue Reading "SHOPNOTES: How to Handle a Scraper".

WOODSMITH: Circular saw crosscut guide
Guiding a circular saw through a square cut can be pretty hit or miss. Continue reading WOODSMITH: Circular saw crosscut guide.

WOODSMITH: Squaring Drawers
Cutting the joinery for drawers can be pretty routine. The real test comes when you have to assemble them squarely. Here's a tip that can help. Continue Reading "WOODSMITH: Squaring Drawers".

WOODSMITH: Perfect Grooves & Dadoes
Here's a simple trick that will guarantee clean, accurate grooves and dadoes on the router table. Take a look and give it a try. Continue Reading "WOODSMITH:Perfect Grooves & Dadoes".

SHOPNOTES: Table Position Jig
One of the keys to drilling precise holes with a drill press is making sure the table is perfectly square to the bit. I've come up with a handy jig that makes this task foolproof. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Table Position Jig".

SHOPNOTES: Sanding Table
You can do a lot more with pegboard than just organize your tools on a wall. Here's a quick pegboard project that can make sanding tasks a lot less dusty. To build one yourself, just click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Sanding Table"