Tricks of the Trade

I wanted to use my benchtop belt sander as a safe and accurate way to grind my hand tools. By …

Go to your local building supply store, and find a cheap plunger (mine was $3). Then take the handle off …

Following up on a promise from a previous trick, in this video, we take a look at how to replace …

Many new chisels, especially most premium-quality chisels, have sharp lands (the beveled side edges). Some people wear cotton gloves to …

When applying laminate on a narrow edge, it’s a little tricky to not tip the router and undercut the edge …

I learned this in engineering school and soon found out it worked for my router. It is called the “right-hand …

You can use a router to joint two boards at once. This is a really handy trick if you don’t …

Here’s a tip on how to cut curves on the bandsaw. When cutting a circle or an odd shape from …

When you don’t need an absolutely accurate line drawn on a piece (say for a shooting/nailing line or layout line) …