SHOPNOTES: Rolling Tool Tower
If your shop is anything like mine, space is at a premium. One solution I've come up with takes tool storage to a new level. To see how it works, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Rolling Tool Tower"

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: 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: 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"

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.