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One Set of Bits No Shop Should Be Without!
See why Forstner bits excel at drilling flat-bottom and overlapping holes, and discover why you need them in your shop!
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Timberline Forstner Bit Set
Forstner bits are the ideal bit for drilling flat-bottomed holes or overlapping holes when making mortises or slots. This value-priced set from Timberline contains 16… Read Full Tip
Drilling Essentials Kit
Drilling clean, accurate holes in wood using a hand-held drill can be a challenge. So we’ve put together a basic kit consisting of the items… Read Full Tip
Task Doweling jig
Dowels are a great way to reinforce right angle joints when making a door or frame, or edge joints when making a glued-up panel. And… Read Full Tip
Dust Collection Tips
Dust Collection Hose Kits
The Tale of Two Dust Hose Kits. Hooking up tools with small ports to dust collection has never been easier thanks to the Flexiport dust… Read Full Tip
Dust Collection at the Bench
Dust Collection Solutions at the Bench. Setting up dust collection at the workbench can be a challenge. Portable tools like finish sanders have tiny ports,… Read Full Tip
Small Shop Planning Part 3
Small Shop Planning Part 3: Dust Collection Secrets Revealed! Getting started with dust collection doesn’t have to be complicated. By following simple guidelines and understanding… Read Full Tip
Planning and Organizing Tips
Small Shop Planning Part 3
Small Shop Planning Part 3: Dust Collection Secrets Revealed! Getting started with dust collection doesn’t have to be complicated. By following simple guidelines and understanding… Read Full Tip
Small Shop Planning Part 2
Small Shop Planning Part 2: Utilizing Wall Space. Now that the work zones and floor space are established, it’s time to move on to the… Read Full Tip
Small Shop Planning Part 1
Small Shop Planning Part 1: Defining Work Zones. What’s your dream shop look like? A separate 16 x 30′ outbuilding? Hardwood floors? Heated and cooled?… Read Full Tip
Router and Router Table Tips
Kreg Router Lift
Are you tired of having to stoop down and reach under your router table every time you need to adjust the height of the bit?… Read Full Tip
Box Joints Made Easy
Make perfect-fitting box joints on your router table with the Rockler Box Joint Jig. This jig is easy to set up and simple to use.… Read Full Tip
Amana Drawer Lock Bit
Learn the secret to making strong, long-lasting drawers. The Amana drawer lock bit routs perfect, tight-fitting drawer joints quickly and easily. This one bit is… Read Full Tip
Sanding and Finishing Tips
Beeswax Paste
Interstate Woodworks Beeswax Paste is made from natural beeswax and mineral oil. It is a safe finish for cutting boards, wooden bowls and spoons, and… Read Full Tip
Milescraft SandDevil Sanding Blocks
Sanding is rarely a fun task, but having the right tools can make the job go easier. These sanding blocks from Milescraft use cloth-backed sanding… Read Full Tip
A Fast, Foolproof Finish
Take the hassle out of finishing with General Finishes’ Gel Topcoat. This easy-to-apply finish creates a beautiful, hand-rubbed appearance without any runs or drips. See… Read Full Tip
Table Saw Tips
Microdial Tapering Jig
Cut perfect tapers safely and easily with the Microdial Tapering Jig. Two dials allow you to set tapers by degrees or amount of taper per… Read Full Tip
Woodstock Board Buddies
Work safer at the table saw using Woodstock’s Board Buddies. Spring-loaded rubber rollers grip the workpiece and hold it down and against the fence, preventing… Read Full Tip
Matchfit Dado Stop Pro
Cutting perfect-fitting dadoes is a snap with the Matchfit Dado Stop Pro. Use it with any saw blade to cut dadoes or half laps without… Read Full Tip
Technique Tips
River Table Q&A Part 4
River Table Q&A, Part 4: The Secrets to Getting a Top Flat, Smooth and Ready to Finish River Table Q&A Part 4: The Secrets to… Read Full Tip
River Table Q&A Part 3
River Table Q&A Part 3: Making a Perfect Mold! You had more questions, so we answered! Get more details on how to prep and protect… Read Full Tip
River Table Q&A Part 2
River Table Q&A Part 2: How to Remove a Rough Edge and Twist from a Workpiece. What’s the best way to remove a rough edge?… Read Full Tip
Tool & Product Review Tips
Rikon Worklight
Rikon’s gooseneck worklight is the ideal way to add task lighting right where you need it. A magnetic base allows you to attach the worklight… Read Full Tip
Chair Doctor Pro
Fix loose chair rungs and spindles quickly and easily with the Chair Doctor Pro. The special glue in this kit is formulated to work its… Read Full Tip
Spring Tools Nail Set
Setting nails with a hammer and traditional nail set can be a painstaking task. But this hammerless nail set from Spring Tools makes the job… Read Full Tip