Jigs and Tools
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Drawknives and Spokeshaves
Various trades have used this hand tool combo for centuries to bring wood to round or oval shapes. Both tools can be equally useful today and are often faster than power tools.
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Wolverine Grinding Jig Set-up
This diagram will show how to set up a Wolverine jig on a standard 8″ bench grinder for the best possible sharpening technique.
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PROJECT: Rolling Task Light
Whether used as a raking light for finishing or for quick, wherever-you-need-it illumination, this articulating task light is on a roll.
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Choosing the Best Tormek Sharpening System for Your Shop
Tormek offers many ways to create a customized sharpening system that suits your needs. In this video, we’ll show you several new solutions.
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Dovetail Jigs: Handy Options to Handwork
With a quality router jig, a little patience and some diligent practice, you can add a variety of half-blind or through dovetails to your projects. Some dovetail jigs also cut box joints and more.
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Cutting Circles on the Band Saw
A simple shop-made jig for your band saw will have you cutting perfect circles in no time.
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CNC Routing: Five Fast Facts
Why would CNC routing be a benefit to a home shop woodworker? We explain some of the benefits of adding technology into the workshop.
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Tool Tutorial: Power Jointers
Straight, flat and squared stock won’t guarantee a perfect outcome, but it’s an excellent place to start any project. A trusty mid-size jointer can help get you there.
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PROJECT: Horizontal Tilt-top Router Table
This horizontal router table’s tilting top puts it in a category of its own. Its versatility will take your routing to the next level.
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Band Saw Blades: Five Fast Facts
Band saw blades are the humble cutters that do amazing work.
