Woodworking Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

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Learn how to easily install a high-performance wood floor over concrete, making your shop more comfortable and safer for heavy machinery. Workshop, Woodworking, Flooring, Woodworking Tips, Fine Woodworking, Wood Floor, Woodworking Techniques, Wood Floors, Contemporary Sideboard
How to add a wood floor to any workshop
Learn how to easily install a high-performance wood floor over concrete, making your shop more comfortable and safer for heavy machinery.
Drop-em into dadoes and glue on some edging for strong shelves. Woodworking Projects, Ideas, Adjustable Shelving, Plywood Shelves, Wood Working For Beginners
Hide steel tubes in thin shelves to prevent sagging
Drop-em into dadoes and glue on some edging for strong shelves.
Start with the legs extralong and keep that square length to position the part more easily. Project Plans, Master Class, Length, Hacks, Learning Courses
Easier way to make four-sided tapers
Start with the legs extralong and keep that square length to position the part more easily.
If you bring your square blank closer to a cylinder before you start turning, it's easier. Learn how to rough out turnings at the router table by clicking the link in bio. . . . #woodworking #finewoodworking #workshop #workshoptips Wood, Closer, Wood Turner, Router
Rough out turnings at the router table
If you bring your square blank closer to a cylinder before you start turning, it's easier. Learn how to rough out turnings at the router table by clicking the link in bio. . . . #woodworking #finewoodworking #workshop #workshoptips
This is jig is a great wagon vise alternative. Click the link in bio to learn how to use a dovetail slider to hold long work on your benchtop. Alternative, Using A Router, Wood Working, Tool Shop
Dovetailed slider holds long work on benchtop
This is jig is a great wagon vise alternative. Click the link in bio to learn how to use a dovetail slider to hold long work on your benchtop.
Rolls of veneer are bulky and awkward. This method of storage is easy and accessible. Check out this tip for storing long veneers by clicking the link in bio. . . . #finewoodworking #woodworkingtip Storage Ideas, Storage, Veneers
Store long veneers on pants-style hangers
Rolls of veneer are bulky and awkward. This method of storage is easy and accessible. Check out this tip for storing long veneers by clicking the link in bio. . . . #finewoodworking #woodworkingtip
Rounds tenons are notorious for coming loose over time. Learn how to ensure a tight round tenon joint for stronger chairs and benches. Bandsaw
Compress round tenons before gluing them in
Rounds tenons are notorious for coming loose over time. Learn how to ensure a tight round tenon joint for stronger chairs and benches.
By clamping a chisel in a hand screw, you can create an improvised router plane that works surprisingly well. Hand Tools, Art, Jig, Chisels, Clamp, Work, Locust Valley
Hand-screw clamp and chisel make a quick router plane
By clamping a chisel in a hand screw, you can create an improvised router plane that works surprisingly well.
A simple guide for perfect sanding, without wearing through thin veneer. Diy, Biscuits, Woodworking Skills, Plywood Cabinets, Tool Cabinet, Plywood
Use pencil squiggles to sand edging safely
A simple guide for perfect sanding, without wearing through thin veneer.
Drop-em into dadoes and glue on some edging for strong shelves. Tips, Techniques, Hide, Tube, Case, Steel, Types Of Steel
Hide steel tubes in thin shelves to prevent sagging
Drop-em into dadoes and glue on some edging for strong shelves.
Eliminate the need for numerous test cuts with a simple wooden pointer and a masonite ring. Height, Sawhorse, Dial, Sawhorse Plans, How To Plan, Tools, East Aurora
Add a height dial to your tablesaw
Eliminate the need for numerous test cuts with a simple wooden pointer and a masonite ring.
The shape, the texture, and even the hard side all come in handy for different tasks. How To Apply
Chalkboard eraser makes a versatile sanding block
The shape, the texture, and even the hard side all come in handy for different tasks.
To make beveled plugs for Arts and Crafts furniture, use this simple jig. Learn how to create decorative pins with ease. Sled, Mortiser, Mitered, Bevel, How To Make Shorts, Simple Machines
Workshop tip: Bevel decorative pins on your crosscut sled
To make beveled plugs for Arts and Crafts furniture, use this simple jig. Learn how to create decorative pins with ease.
Shopmade clips help the bowstring stay in place.⁠ Woodworking Jigs, Bows, Arts And Crafts Furniture, How To Make Drawing
Workshop tip: Drawing bow borrows tent-rope tightener
Shopmade clips help the bowstring stay in place.⁠
Simple mounting jig lets you rotate a workpiece quickly to any angle. Mounting, Carved Shell
Workshop tip: Rotating mount makes carving easier
Simple mounting jig lets you rotate a workpiece quickly to any angle.
This is a great alternative to a wagon vise. Vise, Wagon, Supportive, Hold On, Sliders, Special Guest
Dovetailed slider holds long work on benchtop
This is a great alternative to a wagon vise.
Just rotate them 90°, drill a few holes, and screw them to the wall. Woodworking Shop, Outdoor, Garages, Joist Hangers, Tool Rack, Tool Chest, Tablesaw Outfeed Table
Joist hangers store parallel-jaw clamps
Just rotate them 90°, drill a few holes, and screw them to the wall.
Taller than the ones you find retail, this sharpening jig is especially handy for flattening backs and sharpening drawknives. Woodworking Tools, Blade Sharpening
Sharpening station holds diamond plate
Taller than the ones you find retail, this sharpening jig is especially handy for flattening backs and sharpening drawknives.
A stationary belt sander easily removes flat areas so chisel will fit nicely into the corner of a dovetail socket. Belts, Woodworking Hand Tools, Box Joints
Workshop Tip: Turn any chisel into a dovetail chisel
A stationary belt sander easily removes flat areas so chisel will fit nicely into the corner of a dovetail socket.
Replaceable inserts on the base and front fence make it easy to fix slots when they get sloppy. Double Sided Tape, Workshop Ideas, Wood Shop
Workshop Tip: Refresh the zero-clearance surfaces on your crosscut sled
Replaceable inserts on the base and front fence make it easy to fix slots when they get sloppy.
I was looking for a place to store my precision tablesaw tools close to the saw, and came up with this idea. Like many rip fences, mine rides on a hollow rail, which turns out to be the perfect place for a drawer. Lumber Storage Rack, Lumber Rack, Garage Workshop Organization
Workshop tip: Long drawer builds storage into your rip-fence rail
I was looking for a place to store my precision tablesaw tools close to the saw, and came up with this idea. Like many rip fences, mine rides on a hollow rail, which turns out to be the perfect place for a drawer.
This drawing tool is easily made from two compasses and a yardstick.
Workshop tip: Make a beam compass from common supplies
This drawing tool is easily made from two compasses and a yardstick.
This technique works for all kinds of frames, thick and thin, small and large, and also on boxes. Woodworking Equipment
Workshop tip: Quick-Grip-style clamps assemble miters quickly and accurately
This technique works for all kinds of frames, thick and thin, small and large, and also on boxes.
The secret is cutting a slot in the dowel Dowels, Turn Ons, Set Of Drawers
Workshop Tip: Turn a dowel into a drum sander
The secret is cutting a slot in the dowel
Insert a drill bit through the pivot hole in one half of the hinge, hold it against the front edge, and scribe.⁠ ⁠ Scribe, Hinges, Woodworking Classes
Workshop Tip: Drill bit locates knife hinges on curved cabinets⁠
Insert a drill bit through the pivot hole in one half of the hinge, hold it against the front edge, and scribe.⁠ ⁠
Clamp this block to any fence and use a thumbscrew to make small adjustments. Wood Projects, Router Jig
Workshop Tip: Simple micro-adjuster for any crosscut fence
Clamp this block to any fence and use a thumbscrew to make small adjustments.
This shopmade marking gauge works better than anything on the market. Interior, Metal
Make Your Own Marking Gauge
This shopmade marking gauge works better than anything on the market.
Wall-mounted panel holds all kinds of tools like pliers, wrenches, and scissors. Man Cave, Tool Holder, Tool Organization, Tool Board, Wrenches
Workshop tip: Leather straps hold irregularly shaped tools
Wall-mounted panel holds all kinds of tools like pliers, wrenches, and scissors.
Use wet paper towels to help create a mold for a tool handle with increased comfort and control. Fine Woodworking Project, Tool Tote, Handle, Drawer Pulls
Make a Custom-Fit Mallet Handle
Use wet paper towels to help create a mold for a tool handle with increased comfort and control.
Masking tape creates a well into which you can pour an epoxy foot. Life Hacks, Diy Furniture, Masking
Workshop Tip: Protect outdoor furniture with epoxy foot pads
Masking tape creates a well into which you can pour an epoxy foot.