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"

WOODSMITH: Adjustable Clamping Jig
When it comes to glueups, you can never have too many clamping options. Here's one that I think you'll find pretty handy. Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Adjustable Clamping Jig".

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"

WOODSMITH: Rolling Cabinet Supports
My rolling shop cabinet gets a lot of mileage. But once parked, I like it to stay put. Let me show you how I solved this problem. Just click the following link: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Rolling Cabinet Supports"

ShopNotes: A smooth finish
I like to use MDF to make shop projects. It's flat, smooth, and inexpensive. To give the MDF some protection and dress up its bland appearance, I usually paint it. Here are a few tips for getting the best results. Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: A smooth finish"

SHOPNOTES: Sandpaper Organizer
The sanding pads for my random-orbit sander have an annoying habit of curling up and getting lost in my shop. A simple storage system solved both problems. To see how it's made, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Sandpaper Organizer"