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Marking Knife From Walnut Gun Stock Blank (ep80)

There are a lot of woodworking tools that are sometimes easier or more fun to make, rather than buy.  The marking knife is one of those tools because it is both fun and easy to

How To Make A Wood Mallet (EP79)

Sometimes it’s the simple projects that you can learn the most from.  I’ve made a dozen or so mallets in the last 4-5 months as a way to relax and get more time on the

Making A Zip Tie Holder (ep78)

  Zip ties or cable ties are one of those things that a shop almost needs to have.  I would like to imagine zip ties and duct tape are close relatives or in the very

Kraft Paper Holder For A Workbench (ep77)

Any of you that have been following me for a little bit probably already know that any clean horizontal surface doubles as a workbench for me.  It doesn’t matter if it’s the table saw, band

Random Orbit Sander Holder (ep74)

Whether you call it a random orbit sander or a DA (dual action) sander, mine needed a home: a holder to have it nearby when finishing projects.  Late one night I found myself cleaning the

Outfeed Table Organizer (ep73)

Not too long ago I had Jay Bates and April Wilkerson in my shop to work on some projects together.  They made me an assembly/out-feed table while they were here.  I have been getting a

Wood Lathe Tools For Burning Rings (ep70)

Not too long ago I finally got my wood lathe I wanted.  I have been feverishly turning like some mad scientist.  One thing that seemed to grab my attention is how a couple accent grooves

How To Make A Spline And Tenon Jig (ep67)

Being able to make accurate tenons as well as structural splines for mitered joints was the reason behind this build.  Another reason was to be able to do these joints without buying expensive factory made

Toggle Clamp Upgrade (ep66)

Toggle clamps are essential for woodworking jigs and fixtures.  A lot of times they come with a rather small clamping foot.  If you are using multiple clamps and/or securing the workpiece against a fixed fence,

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