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Build a Bow Sander

Oftentimes, you need a special blend of hand/eye coordination to get those fine details just right, and typical sanding methods don't always provide it. A bow sander is great for... View Content

Dovetail Drawer Assembly Clamping Blocks

Half blind dovetailed drawers are great, but clamping the joints properly can be challenging. Using clamping blocks that apply pressure exactly where the dovetail pins and tails join is crucial.... View Content

Make a Bottle Opener that Pops

Does your bottle opener lack pizzazz? This clever opener features contrasting strips of woods, a curvaceous shape, and uses a coin as the bottle opening mechanism. As an added bonus,... View Content

Easy Shop-Made Knobs

Custom Knobs Create a Warm and Personal Shop Jigs are everywhere in my workspace. Taper jigs, custom sleds and even fixtures for boring holes populate my shop in alarming numbers.... View Content

Build a Better Joiner's Mallet: Domed Head Provides Forgiving Strike Surface

One of the most frequently used tools in my shop is a joiner's mallet. I use one for finesse work such as tapping chisels and carving tools, as well as... View Content

DIY Woodworking: Shop-Made Drill Press Table Plans

This is a shop fixture that's worth getting started on immediately. Stationary drill presses are definitely not set up for DIY woodworking. The cast round table below the chuck isn’t... View Content

Magnetic Clamp Pads: "Magna Pads"

I love the name…It describes this clamp pad perfectly! I use shop-made 1/4" thick mdf clamp pads to protect my work when I'm clamping. My clamp pads are easy to... View Content

Clamp Rack and Outfeed Support in One

This simple clamp rack solves two problems. It holds a boat load of bar clamps, (there are 46 on mine) and it provides support adjacent to the table saw. You... View Content

Shop-Built Dust Port

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... View Content

Swinging Portable Tool Storage

My shop produces a diverse collection of projects in a limited space: 12' x 22'. It's important that every square foot be used efficiently. As a result I've focused on... View Content

Homemade Air Filtration System

Air quality is always an issue for woodworkers, especially if we are working in a basement or when we don't want to give up the heat in the shop to... View Content

Solar Kiln Plans and Dimensions

"I viewed the WWGOA video Logs to Lumber and I'm interested in building a solar kiln. Where can I go to get plans? Can you give me rough dimensions on... View Content

Cat Litter Pails as Shop Storage

I have a relatively small shop – 12′ x 24′. Since I do a lot of turning – from large salad bowls to pens, bottle stoppers and night-lights – I... View Content

Down and Dirty Router Table

Sometimes, like when I’m making loads of label holders, it’s more convenient to have a second router table than to keep swapping router bits. Here’s a super simple setup that... View Content

Modular Shop Storage Cabinets

These no-waste easy-to-build cabinets are a great way to increase the storage in your shop. These modular storage cabinets are designed to be easy to build and install, and to... View Content