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    If there’s one thing a woodworker loves as much as a new tool, it’s a new trick! There’s nothing like discovering a slick new maneuver or a cool jig that makes life sweeter in the shop. Fortunately, Popular Woodworking Magazine readers are a clever bunch, and happy to share their bright ideas.

    In every “Tricks of the Trade” column, you’ll find a cornucopia of great ideas submitted by your fellow readers. They cover everything from hand tool tips, machine jigs, and clever shop accessories to great advice for better finishing, joinery, layout, and sharpening, among other time-saving, skill-building tricks. To read some of our recent “Tricks of the Trade” and to watch our “Tricks-in-Action” videos, scroll down below.

    To learn how to submit an idea to Tricks of the Trade, click here.

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    An Accurate Affordable Square

    An Accurate Affordable Square

    The other night I was polishing the back of my favorite chisel I never use. I pondered my reflection in the shimmering metal, and wondered if I could get it shiny enough to enable time travel. I seemed to be getting close because I felt such a strong connection to woodworkers of days gone by. Continue reading»

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    Tricks of the Trade

    Tricks of the Trade

    This month's winning trick is a nifty solution for Slide-out Tool Storage, from Dyami Plotke

    Edited by Kari Hultman
    Pages: 14-15
    ADDITIONAL IMAGES: See the construction process of the slide-out tool storage cabinet.
    VIDEO: Tricks-in-Action shows you a free video of one of this issue’s tricks in use in our shop. Watch “A Better Dado Setup” – as well as a few of our other favorites.
    WEB SITE: Visit the new Tricks of the Trade page online.
    BLOG: Tricks editor Kari Hultman writes about woodworking on her blog, The Village Carpenter.
    IN OUR STORE: “601 Woodshop Tips & Tricks,” by Graham McCulloch.

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    Trick of the Trade: Carabiner Cord Holder

    Dan Urban, of Glen Ellyn, Ill., sent in this Trick of the Trade that appears in our June 2011 issue (#190).

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    Tricks of the Trade

    Tricks of the Trade

    By Popular Woodworking Magazine readers
    Pages: 12-13

    From the April 2011 issue #189
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    The winning trick from this issue is a "Benchtop Saw Upgrade" from Dan Chiappetta, of Astoria, N.Y. His clever shop-made MDF table adds surface area to a contractor table saw. Plus, a "Shop-made Pen Press" from Serge Duclos of Delson, Quebec, and "Transferring Images to Wood" from Mag Ruffman of Mansfield, Ontario (see the post below for a hilarious video of the process).

    From the April 2011 issue #189
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    April 2011 Tricks In Action

    April 2011 Tricks In Action

    Our Tricks of the Trade column is written by our readers, and most of the entries come from "regular guys." Occasionally we receive a trick from someone more recognizable, and this month our video trick comes from north of the border, courtesy of Mag Ruffman, aka "toolgirl." Mag has written articles for us in previous Continue reading»

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    Benchtop Saw Upgrade

    Benchtop Saw Upgrade

    I recently improved the tabletop of my bottom-of-the-line table saw, and the saw’s performance has gone through the roof. A piece of MDF, a few scraps and screws, and a couple hours work was all it took. It saved me hundreds of dollars because I didn’t need to buy a bigger and better saw for Continue reading»

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    How to Submit to Tricks of the Trade

    How to Submit to Tricks of the Trade

    Join the “Tricks of the Trade” Crowd Cash and Prizes for Your Tricks and Tips! We invite you to join this clever community and win cash and prizes in the process. Each issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine we publish useful woodworking tips from our readers. The winning trick in each issue will receive a $250 Continue reading»

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