ShopNotes: Clamp storage rack
Pipe and bar clamps can take up a lot of wall space. But I've come up with a compact solution. Continue reading SHOPNOTES: Clamp storage rack.

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: 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: 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"

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: Drying Rack for Shelves
Finishing both sides of adjustable shelves can be a long, drawn out chore. Let me show you a good way to speed up the job. Continue reading Woodsmith: Drying Rack for Shelves.