Jigs and Tools
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Raised Panel Table Saw Jig
The table saw provides an easy way for you to make raised panel doors. All it takes is a simple shop-made sled.
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VIDEO: Six Features to Check Before Buying a Jointer
If you want to work with rough-sawn lumber, then a jointer is an important tool to have in your workshop.
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VIDEO: Making a Game Table with a Shaper Origin
Rob Johnstone takes a look at the Shaper Origin router system as he works on making a game table.
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PROJECT: DIY Table Saw Tenoning Jig
Cut crisp, clean tenons quickly and safely with this helpful shop jig. Suitable for any table saw, this jig can be built out of plywood, scraps and easy-to-find hardware.
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Tuning Up a Bench Grinder
The calm surface of the wine in this glass, placed on the tool-rest of a running grinder, demonstrates how a properly tuned grinder should operate.
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Forging a Plane Iron
Kimberly McNeelan shares her experience creating a plane blade and the process to use to create a blade for a homemade plane.
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VIDEO: How Dust Collection Works
Sandor Nagyszalanczy explains the ins and outs of dust collection systems and how they operate in this instructional video.
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VIDEO: Cordless Compact Router Overview
Do you need a cordless router? Learn how to choose the best compact cordless router for your shop. Chris Marshall takes a closer look at cordless routers from Makita, Bosch, Ridgid, and Ryobi.
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VIDEO: Make an Entry Bench
Learn how to make this attractive and functional entry bench project. We made this bench using lumber that you can find at any home center and a few portable power tools from WORX
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Cordless Drill/Driver 101
Whether you’re primarily a woodworker or dabble in DIY, too, most projects require drilling holes and driving fasteners. Here’s a guide to choosing your first — or next — drill /driver.
