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Trick for Cutting Miter Box Sides to Length (Quick Tip)
I have a very specific way of cutting box miters. And it helps me overcome one of the trickiest parts of this joinery style. The essence of the miter joint is a 45° cut. Just angle your table ...
How to Make Square Track Saw Cuts in the Middle of Boards (Quick Tip)
The forte of track saws is making it easy to break down big pieces of plywood. There’s just one problem. What if you don’t want to cut a board all the way across? Let me explain. Say you buy a...
The Simplest Crosscut Sled You Can Build (Perfect for Miters and Dado Blades)
Simplicity is a strength in woodworking. And that’s definitely true of this one-sided crosscut sled. It’s probably one of the easiest table saw sleds you can build — with minimal materia...
Do This for Flat Fences on Jigs and Sleds (Quick Tip)
A flat fence is critical for repeatable cuts on any jig, sled, or auxiliary table. But reality is a problem. As much as we’d like to believe a piece of plywood or MDF is flat… it often isn’t. ...
9 Tips for a Better Crosscut Sled
A crosscut sled can be the most-used jig in your shop. But for that to be true, you need to trust it. So what exactly makes for a trustworthy crosscut sled? It should have no side-to-side play...
How To Check a Miter Gauge for Square (Quick Tip)
Miter gauges are super practical. Unfortunately, a lot of them are also super janky. That’s especially true of the ones that come with power tools. They’re often made of cheap plastic componen...
The Easiest Zero Clearance Insert on Earth for Table Saws (Quick Tip)
If you need to cut thin strips of wood, a table saw is your best friend… once you’ve made a small modification. You see, the insert plate that surrounds your table saw blade leaves a gap all t...
How to Re-Drill Holes Bigger: 2 Tricks to Expand Holes (Quick Tip)
Ever drill a hole in a workpiece, then realize it needs to be bigger? It’s definitely a facepalm moment. Especially if you want to keep the bigger hole centered in the same place. How can you ...
7 Forstner Bit Tips for Clean Holes and Sharp Bits
Forstner bits are my favorite bit for drilling clean holes. But they have some inherent problems. For one, they have a tendency to heat up. And as you know, heat is the enemy of sharpness. And...