Utility Blade Scraper
This nifty tool was created out of necessity as a way to scrape
away marks, but it is sure to become a workshop staple for you.
When Bad Glue-Ups Happen to Good People
A bad glue-up can wreck a project.
Here's a technique using small chamfers to "fix" your
bad glue-up when you don't have time to buy new materials or
glue new boards.
When The Wood Spirits Come Calling
Curious about wood carving? Read how Tim Nyberg started his carving
journey at a carving class in northern Minnesota. His results are
impressive.
Custom Diameter Bit
Dowels are often a tiny bit undersized, making it nearly impossible
to get a perfect fit when you're drilling a hole for the dowel.
Here's a great solution for making custom-sized drill bits for
custom-sized holes.
Cove Cuts on the Table Saw
Looking for an easy way to create cove cuts? Try WWGOA Member Jake
Seabaugh's tips on how to do cove cuts on the table saw.
Bucket Loads of Storage
WWGOA Member, A. J. Moses, shares his tips on how to make the most
of a small workshop space using cat litter buckets.
Tame that Wayward Nail
Errant nail? Following these simple directions to save your project
and fix those wayward nails.
Cabriole Legs-How do They do That?
A finished cabriole leg makes quite a design statement. WWGOA
members, Jake Seabaugh provides step-by-step instructions on how to
craft a beautiful cabriole leg.
No Tech Sharpening System
Real sharp, real fast for under $50! Learn how to create an
unbelievably sharp edge on your tools using a shop made sharpening
system.
My Fave-Five: Second Tier Tools
Although, I call them "second tier tools" because they
aren't essential tools you need to set up a shop, I
couldn't imagine working without them. They are high impact
tools that are wonderfully useful and really make a difference in
my woodworking endeavors.
Bullet Proof Assembly Surface
No matter how careful you are with your assembly table, it's
bound to get errant glue drips, cuts from sharp objects, dents and
dings. WWGOA member, A. J. Moses, shares his solution for creating
a bullet proof assembly surface.
Through Tenons Made Easy
Exposed joinery is the perfect blend of form and function. A
well-executed joint is not only beautiful to look at but also
serves to bond furniture elements with strength and endurance.
David Munkittrick shares his tips on how to make this tricky, yet
beautiful joint.
My Three Favorite Measuring Tools
If you're going to do woodworking,
you're going to have to measure stuff. Here are the three
measuring tools I use the most, and why I like them.
Preventing Clamp Scars
Handscrews are my clamp of choice when it comes to fixing a split
spindle or leg. Because I'm repairing a finished piece, I have
to be extra careful of clamp scars. Here's a tip on how to prevent scarring
using ordinary socks.
Hand Abrasive Planer
Hand Abrasive Planers are easy to make
and are very useful to flush up hardwood edging to a veneered
surface, sand a table top or flatten figured wood.
Shop-Made Coping Sled
If you make cope and stick frame and panel doors, or rout the end
grain of narrow boards for any reason, you need this jig. Included
here is an easy to follow plan and layout on how to build
one.
Wax Coating Wood Screws
When driving a wood screw into wood without a pilot hole I
like to wax my screws to help prevent splitting.I found it time
consuming to sit and rub bee's wax or candle wax on each screw
so I came up with this idea.
Homemade Air Filtration System
I have a suggestion on how to get around the pricey "store
bought" systems to improve air quality for those of us who
would rather spend the money on another router or just like to make
'stuff."
Bow Sander
For those of you who collect homemade
sanding blocks or need to sand around corners and curves, check
this out.
Double-Face Tape Tip
Ever struggle
with removing double-faced tape from an aluminum pattern? This is a
great article find out how this simple trick can be used in many
situations where you need to hold a pattern in place for a short
period of time
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