http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ From ShopNotes, Woodsmith and Workbench Magazines en-us jgruca@augusthome.com 2009-07-30T14:33:13-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000399.html Keeping assorted screws, bolts, and other pieces of small hardware organized is always a challenge in my shop. To solve this problem, I built a handy organizer for the small parts I use most often. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Small Parts Organizer". 399@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-07-30T14:33:13-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000401.html A fine-cutting file works great for smoothing contoured edges. But I found that there was one drawback to my choice of tools. All it took was a simple modification to set things right. Take a look. Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: A File For Tight Corners". 401@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-07-23T14:36:19-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000398.html One of the biggest challenges in a small shop is having room to apply finish to a project. I needed something that wouldn't take up much room but would still provide easy access to all sides of the project. The station you see here is the solution. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Revolving Finish Station". 398@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-07-16T14:32:06-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000400.html Let me show you an easy way to make your circle cutter a little more user-friendly. Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Perfect Circles". 400@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-07-09T14:35:09-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000397.html One easy way to customize the look of a project is to make your own door and drawer pulls. And it's a great use for some special pieces of scrap wood. To make one yourself, take a look at this simple technique. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Shop-Made Pull". 397@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-07-02T12:00:00-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000396.html When building a project, I don't like to stoop and I don't like to stretch. So I came up with a quick way to adapt the height of my workspace to the job at hand. Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Adjustable Assembly Table". 396@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-06-25T10:49:12-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000395.html A good push block keeps your hands safe while ripping and gives you firm control of a workpiece. When it comes to ripping small pieces, I've found the perfect push block - and it doesn't cost a penny. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES:The Perfect Push Block". 395@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-06-18T09:51:49-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000394.html Let me show you a simple tip that saved me from my forgetfulness. Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Countersink Tip". 394@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-06-11T09:19:12-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000387.html I use the top of my table saw as an extra worksurface in my small shop. But I want to protect the top from glue drips or finish spills. So I came up with a simple add-on. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Table Saw Cover". 387@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-06-04T14:48:23-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000393.html Raised panel doors can be the perfect complement to a traditional project. But loose panels that rattle in the frame can spoil the desired effect. Take a look at a simple way to keep your raised panels "quiet." Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Rattle-Free Doors". 393@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-05-28T14:59:04-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000386.html Jointers work great to straighten an edge and flatten the face of a workpiece. But getting rough surfaces and chip out can be frustrating. Thankfully, the solution is pretty simple. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Read the Grain". 386@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-05-21T14:46:07-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000392.html In my small shop, efficient tool storage is a never ending challenge. Here’s a look at one minor success. Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Handsaw Rack". 392@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-05-14T14:57:34-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000385.html Since plywood rarely measures its stated thickness, cutting dadoes to fit a plywood panel can be a frustrating trial and error process. But I've been using a no-measure technique that gives me a perfect fit every time. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Custom-Fit Dadoes". 385@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-05-07T14:41:43-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000391.html I've come to believe that there's not much you can't do on a router table. Take a look at the latest addition to my collection of router table tricks. Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: A Indexing Jig". 391@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-04-30T14:55:02-06:00 http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/archives/000384.html Deep drawers in my shop quickly become a jumble of tools and supplies. So after a little spring cleaning, I came up with a handy way to organize them. Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Organizing Drawers". 384@http://weblog.augusthome.com/wwb/ 2009-04-23T14:40:29-06:00