http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ From ShopNotes, Woodsmith and Workbench Magazines en-us jgruca@augusthome.com 2008-05-08T13:16:07-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000338.html Sometimes an extra worksurface comes in handy around the shop. So I came up with a simple table that knocks down in seconds. And it's perfect as an outside or "jobsite" bench, too. To see how it's built, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Portable Assembly Station" 338@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-05-08T13:16:07-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000337.html Every shop should have a few band clamps. Here's a simple tip that will allow you to use them more effectively. Just click the following link and take a look: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Band Clamp Corner Protection" 337@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-05-01T13:16:09-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000336.html My block plane is always close by when I'm in the shop. One job it's often used for is quickly softening a corner with a chamfer. So I came up with a simple add-on that helps me get consistent results every time. To see how it works, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Chamfer Plane" 336@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-04-24T13:15:48-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000335.html Unfortunately, being careful during use isn't a guarantee, and inevitably, a project is going to end with a scratch or two in the finish. But rather than give in, I came up with an easy way to fix them. Click the following link and take a look: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Invisible Finish Repair" 335@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-04-17T13:50:01-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000334.html A router table can help you get more from your router, but a dedicated router table can take up valuable space. Here's a version that works great, and can quickly and easily be stored out of the way. To see it, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Fold-up Router Table" 334@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-04-10T13:16:21-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000333.html Filling nail holes with wood putty can often result in a mess. I came up with a much tidier way to get the job done. Just click the following link and take a look: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Putty Trick" 333@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-04-03T14:32:45-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000332.html Drilling a centered hole in the end of a dowel presents a few challenges. But I've come up with a simple technique that makes it a snap. To see how it works, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Dowel Drilling Jig" 332@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-03-27T16:08:35-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000331.html A properly installed wood plug can make a screw hole disappear. Here's a tip that will help ensure the job goes smoothly and turns out right. Just click the following link: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Flush Cut Shield" 331@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-03-20T15:41:49-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000330.html It's no secret that the metal table on a drill press isn't suitable for woodworking. But with a couple hours in your shop, you can give it a facelift. To see how, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Drill Press Table Upgrade" 330@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-03-13T16:29:04-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000329.html Making a box with a snug-fitting, lipped lid is a real accomplishment. Let me show you a trick that will guarantee a great result. Just click the following link: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: A Lipped Box Lid" 329@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-03-06T14:56:21-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000328.html My router table fence is an accurate, reliable part of my router table. My only gripe was how difficult it was to make fine adjustments. So I came up with a simple solution that doesn't take a lot of time or material. To see how it works, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Micro-Adjust Your Router Table Fence" 328@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-02-28T13:21:04-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000327.html If you can find a way to make basic shop tasks go a little easier, you can concentrate on more important things. To that end, check out this simple, time-saving tip. Just click the following link: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Sanding Disc Alignment Tool" 327@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-02-21T13:15:31-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000326.html It can be a little tricky measuring for and sizing a drawer bottom. Thankfully, this handy tool eliminates the measuring altogether and guarantees the right size. To see how it works, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Telescoping Drawer Gauge" 326@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-02-14T15:13:45-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000325.html A stop block clamped to the rip fence of your table saw makes cutting identical short pieces easier and safer. But even a simple stop block can be improved. Click the following link and take a look: Continue reading "WOODSMITH: Magnetic Stop Block" 325@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-02-07T14:20:04-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000324.html Assembling small projects can be a challenge with full-size woodworking clamps. Instead, I've come up with a compact assembly station that applies just the right amount of pressure. To see how it works, click the following link: Continue reading "SHOPNOTES: Small Parts Clamp" 324@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2008-01-31T13:13:41-06:00