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Oneida recently announced the Smart Dust Collector. It's the first portable dust collector that automatically changes its performance in real-time, constantly adapting to the many different [...]

Oneida just announced the Dust Sentry, a high-tech way to warn you that your dust collector's barrel is full. An infrared sensor is connected to a strobe light that flashes...

Get complete plans for this bed. Also, see how a wood-toned aniline dye enhances curly maple.     Learn more about shellac.     Tips for using a brad nailer....

Turned Post Bed By Tim Johnson Here’s how to maintain a positive attitude the next time you hear the phrase “Honey, would you please make the bed?”  Forget about the...

StoreWall recently announced the InstallStrip, an installation device that simplifies wall storage panel installation. Attaching the InstallStrip is fast and creates an extremely strong storage [...]

Forrest Manufacturing recently announced that the company now offers two metric versions of its deluxe Custom WoodWorker I Blades for use on Festool plunge cut circular saws. These two Custom...

General International just announced the new 1-1/2 HP 2-stage portable cyclone (10-800CF). Mounted on large swivel casters and featuring a low profile design with a maximum height of 70 inches,...

Restore a Chest of Drawers Make broken-down drawers fit and work like new. By Tim Johnson At first glance, the broken-down chest of drawers (at left) looks like a lost cause—a wreck even by...

Milk Jug Dust Collection Routing makes a real mess. But, here’s a solution that won’t cost you a dime.Take a 1-gallon milk or windshield-washer container and cut a hole [...]

Spice Up a Kitchen Drawer I like to think my woodworking makes our house a little nicer place to live. Here’s an example: I used to empty half the spice...

      Gluing up a cabinet in a one-person shop can be stressful. Thankfully, I found a simple cure. A pair of 3-in. spring clamps make sturdy tripod supports on the ends of...

    I shorten the time it takes to rout dadoes with a simple jig made from acrylic.A small, 6-in.x 24-in.piece will do.Mark the point where your router base will ride against the...