Working Alone

Solitary Strategies for Three-Handed Tasks by Tim Johnson One of woodworking’s major attractions is being able to say, “I built that myself.” On the surface, this statement is about mastering...

Lathe and Disc Sander Combo

      Thanks to my new sanding table, my lathe doubles as a disc sander. I really like this setup, because I can adjust the speed of the disc...

Mobile Clamp Rack

Mobile Clamp Rack Hold it! Roll it! Hang it! Store it! By Roger Meinen Tired of dragging clamps around my shop, I built this rack that brings them right to...

BULB B4 CUBE

THIS IS THE BULB BEFORE I PER-FECT IT INTO THE SOLID CUBE. THIS IS ONE OF THE ILLUSIONS I WILL MAKE FOR THE RIPLEY SEEING IS BELEIVING MUSEUM.!LATER YOU WILL SEE BULB IN THE...

PAPER TO KEEP WARM

THIS IS HOW TO KEEP WARM FROM WASTE PAPER ,GET DUSTBIN FILL WITH WATER HALF FULL. ADD ALL NEWSPAPER /MAGAZINES.THEN PULP IT TO MASH MIXTURE. AND THEN USE A BRICKMAKER...

XMAS TREE

AS I DONT WASTE ANYTHING,I HAD ABOUT 3LB OF FINISHING PLASTER OVER FROM A JOB. MAKE THESE TO HANG ON YOUR XMAS TREE.EVEN USE OTHER MOULDS? MIX PLASTER AND POUR...

7 Trim Router Tips

  Multiple bases make this compact router extremely versatile.   by Randy Johnson           Laminate trim routers are amazing little machines. Their [...]

NEWSPAPERS TO KEEP WARM

AS YOU KNOW ME AND WHAT I CAN DO FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS ECT! SEE LATER HOW NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES CAN KEEP YOU WARM THIS WINTER? IF YOU HAVE A PILE OF MAGAZINES...

Capture Tablesaw Dust

          My contractor-style tablesaw spewed sawdust everywhere until I enclosed the base by covering all the openings with 1/4-in. MDF panels. First, I added two aluminum...

Lightweight Extension Wings

      Extension wings on the miter saw make cutting long stock a breeze. My shop-made wings install and knock down in seconds and they’re as light as feathers....