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: 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: Countersink Tip
Need to drill a countersink in a tight space? Let me show you a trick that might get the job done. Just click on the following link: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Countersink Tip"

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.

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"

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"