How to Make Expanding Miter Slot Runners for Jigs (Quick Tip)

How to Make Expanding Miter Slot Runners for Jigs (Quick Tip)

Want to access a world of new jig-making possibilities? You need to try some expanding miter slot runners. These little gizmos allow you to fasten jigs down tight in your power tool miter slot...
How to Make Your Own DIY Featherboard

How to Make Your Own DIY Featherboard

There's a unique joy in crafting your own tools — and featherboards are a great place to start. Featherboards are crucial for ensuring accuracy and safety on power tools like the table saw, ba...
Nifty Trick to Check Your Bandsaw Blade for Square (Quick Tip)

Nifty Trick to Check Your Bandsaw Blade for Square (Quick Tip)

To get precise cuts on your bandsaw, you need to make sure the table plays nice with the blade. And that means occasionally checking for squareness. You can of course just use a regular squar...
5 Simple Steps for a Perfectly Tuned Bandsaw

5 Simple Steps for a Perfectly Tuned Bandsaw

If you struggle to make straight cuts on your bandsaw, it's time for a tune-up. Drifting blades make quality cuts nearly impossible… meaning lots of frustration. And a poorly setup bands...
The RIGHT Way to Use a Table Saw Fence as a Stop Block (Quick Tip)

The RIGHT Way to Use a Table Saw Fence as a Stop Block (Quick Tip)

Sometimes, you need to crosscut a board on your table saw that’s wider than your crosscut sled. And that means you can't use a stop block on your sled. So how can you make multiple repeatable ...
French Cleat Basics: How to Make and Install French Cleats

French Cleat Basics: How to Make and Install French Cleats

Want an easier way to mount things on walls? Look no further than french cleats. I friggin’ love these things. Whether you need a modular system to hang clamps in the shop or an easy way to m...
How to Stop Boards from Sliding During Glue Ups (Quick Tip)

How to Stop Boards from Sliding During Glue Ups (Quick Tip)

Wood glue makes boards slide against each other like Bowser on a banana peel — and that’s a problem when you’re trying to keep them aligned. But there’s an easy way to add some friction… So yo...
Make a Quick Setup Block for Sharpening Jigs and Honing Guides

Make a Quick Setup Block for Sharpening Jigs and Honing Guides

When it comes to sharpening woodworking tools, consistency is key. Sticking to the same sharpening angle means faster sharpening over time… And more consistent performance from your chisels, ...
How to Cut Wedges on a Bandsaw the Easy Way (Quick Tip)

How to Cut Wedges on a Bandsaw the Easy Way (Quick Tip)

For how small wooden wedges are, it’s surprisingly tricky to find an efficient way to cut them. Especially if you need several for a project with wedged joinery. But the bandsaw wedge-cutting ...