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Cavatelli Pasta-Making Paddle – Revisited

January 3, 2013 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Last Minute Woodworking Gifts, Member Tips, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

WWGOA reader Henry Kay took Paul Mayer’s cavatelli paddle to another level. He owns a CNC (computer numerical controlled) router system and programmed it to make the paddle and engrave the recipe on the reverse side. In an effort to make the text easier to see, Henry darkened it with coffee. The entire paddle was…

Miter Gauge Used as a Square

September 19, 2011 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Member Tips, Skill Building, Stationary Power Tools, Table Saw.

I have a tendency to misplace my squares, which often results in me reaching for a scrap of wood for an approximate angle. I’ve found what works far better though, is to take my miter gauge, and flip it upside down with the face of the gauge along the edge of the board. The bar…

Secure Work Without a Vise

April 15, 2011 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Member Tips, Shop Tips, Skill Building.

Not all workbenches have the perfect vise for holding stock, so I often use this cool trick. Tighten a hand screw clamp onto the bottom edge of the material, then clamp the hand screw clamp to the bench. You’ll be amazed at just how much holding power this provides. Enough for me to easily hand…

Shop-Built Dust Port

March 7, 2011 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Member Tips, Plans and Projects, Woodshop Projects, Woodworking Projects.

Here’s how to make a dust port for any jig or power tool in your shop. It’s easy to build, uses parts readily available from your local hardware store, and best of all, it really works! I’ll show you how to make two kinds, one for your 2 1/2″ shop vac hose, and the other…

Pizza Points for Finishing

March 7, 2011 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Member Tips, Sanding, Shop Tips, Skill Building.

I had a real “Ah Ha” moment. Looking at a pizza we ordered I realized that the plastic thing in the middle of the pizza that keeps the box from touching the pizza (it looks like a little table) would serve a similar purpose when I’m finishing. I started saving them, and found they work…

Repairing an Old Chair

February 22, 2011 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Gluing and Clamping, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“George, I’m trying to repair an old chair that needs some type of filler to save the end of the tenon. I don’t think regular wood filler would hold up. They are not completely bad, but have some chips and splits. If you have a suggestion I would be thankful.” I’m throwing this one to…

Why are There 3 Titebonds?

February 9, 2011 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Gluing and Clamping, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“Nice article about 4 glues. But why are there three “Titebonds”? When do you use “Titebond II”? Aside from costs, is there ever an advantage of “Titebond” over “Titebond III” or “Titebond II”? Or can I simply use “Titebond III” for all my furniture projects?” WWGOA Editor Response: Titebond II is Type II water resistant.…

Removing a Raised Panel and Saving the Frame

November 2, 2010 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Cabinet Making, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“Do you know of a procedure for removing a panel from the rails and stiles of a standard raised panel cabinet door constructed with cope and stick joinery, in order to replace it with a glass panel. I can’t figure out how to make a square opening in the corners on the back side in…

Ask WWGOA: Joiner Biscuit Sizes

September 30, 2010 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I ordered a Porter Cable biscuit jointer and was wondering what size biscuits to order. How do you determine what size biscuit is used for a particular job. I have read about PC’s FF size but am still confused. Your advice is appreciated. Submitted by HHolmes Answer: The three common biscuit sizes are 0,…

Table Saw Plug Shop Tip

September 30, 2010 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Member Tips, Shop Tips, Skill Building.

I have had the bad habit of not unplugging the table saw to change blades.To make it convenient, I mounted a 4 outlet box, on the rear corner of the saw. Right where I stand to change blades. The saw is plugged into one of the outlets, and I use the others for sanders, etc.Right…