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: 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"

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"

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: 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: 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"