Homemade Router Lift Number 3
When I sold my old table saw station both routers and lifts went with it. I've been without a router table for about two...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #27 – April 5, 2014
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A More Efficient Workshop
Some may recall a few months ago I sold my huge table saw station to downsize the footprint and make moving the camera and...
Make A Boot Jack
If you've been following along with my projects you would have noticed that I've been upgrading the tools in my shop periodically. Woodworking is...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #26 – March 29, 2014
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Featured Creator: Bob Clagett – iLikeToMakeStuff.com
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A Toy Box That Anyone Can Make
Not every project requires a lot of expensive tools. For this toy box I only used a circular saw and a miter saw to...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #25 – March 22, 2014
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SketchUp: Mortise and Tenon
The mortise and tenon joint is one of the most common joints in fine woodworking. Making it in SketchUp is quite easy. Like all...
SketchUp: Sliding Dovetails
A sliding dovetail is a strong joint for preventing movement in one direction. It can be created with ease in SketchUp.
You can get creative...
SketchUp: Dovetails
I've probably made a dozen or so dovetail joints in my lifetime. Not one of them was actually in the shop. I've only made...
SketchUp: Box Joints
In the woodworking world box joints are my favorite looking joint. I like simple lines and box joints are nothing but simple lines. Box...
SketchUp: Dados
Dados are a common joint in woodworking. Making them in SketchUp is incredibly easy. You basically just need to have to parallel lines.
There are...
SketchUp: Rabbets
Remember that Rabbets refer to woodworking. Rabbits refer to those fuzzy animals that most dogs like to chase. Creating rabbets in SketchUp is incredibly...
SketchUp: Half Lap Joint
The half lap joint is one of my favorites in woodworking construction. It's has a big, bold appearance and is incredibly strong. Creating them...
SketchUp: Miter Joint
A miter joint is easy to make in SketchUp. As always there are several ways to end up at the same destination in SketchUp....
SketchUp: Keyboard Shortcuts
Using keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time in SketchUp. Believe it or not the motion of going to the toolbar and...
SketchUp: Never Draw What You Can Copy
Never draw what you can copy. This is true in all CAD programs. It's a time saving tip that I use all the time....
SketchUp: Object Snaps
Virtually every tool in SketchUp can take advantage of object snaps. These are reference points that allow you to specifically select an exact point...
SketchUp: Text or Leader Tool
The text or leader tool in SketchUp is used to create notes as needed in the model. By default there is no keyboard shortcut...
SketchUp: Protractor Tool
The protractor tool is very similar to the tape measure tool in that it allows you to add a guideline. This guideline will be...
SketchUp: Dimension Tool
The dimension tool allows you to place on screen dimensions between any two points. By default SketchUp does not have a keyboard shortcut for the...
SketchUp: Tape Measure Tool
The tape measure tool in SketchUp (keyboard shortcut T) is a very handy tool to use. It can be used to measure distances between...
SketchUp: Offset Tool
The offset tool in SketchUp (keyboard shortcut F) is used to duplicate a perimeter with the spacing specified. This tool can not be used...
SketchUp: Scale Tool
The scale tool in SketchUp (keyboard shortcut S) allows you to quickly and accurately change overall dimensions of shapes. With an item selected you...
SketchUp: Follow Me Tool
The follow me tool in SketchUp is a real time saver. For molding or routing it's definitely a time saver. You can use it...
SketchUp: Rotate Tool
The rotate tool in SketchUp (keyboard shortcut Q) is used to easily rotate and copy items. First select the item you wish to copy...
SketchUp: Push Pull Tool
The first step in creating any 3D object in SketchUp is to create an enclosed 2d object. By enclosed I mean a shape that...
SketchUp: Move Tool
The move tool in SketchUp (keyboard shortcut M) will allow you to move objects quickly and easily. You can also copy and rotate objects...
SketchUp: Drawing Tool Set: Rectangle, Line, Circle, Arc, Polygon, Freehand
The first step in making anything in SketchUp is to actually draw it out. To do so you must use one of the six...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #24 – March 16, 2014
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Adding Dust Collection To A Circular Saw
Am I the only one who goes into the shop thinking I'm going to have plenty of time to knock out a project only...
Tackling Table Saw Dust Collection
More often than not dust is hard to control in a wood shop. I just got a new table saw and while it does...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #23 – March 9, 2014
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The BEST Push Stick Ever Invented
As some of you may know I'm using a different table saw now. When I sold my last one I gave all the jigs...
Multi Function Table Saw Hold Down Jig
A taper jig or straight line jointing jig is an easy project that anyone with a table saw can benefit from. There are many...
Adam Roman – What I learned from my first real woodworking project
Hi everyone, my name is Adam and I am new to woodworking. I am here to share my perspective on what it’s like for...
Shop Fox – D2057A Woodstock Heavy-Duty Mobile Base
The Grizzly table saw I just purchased is a hybrid saw with an enclosed cabinet. The cabinet of the table saw sits directly on...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #22 – March 2, 2014
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Featured Creator: Jack Houweling
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How To Make A French Cleat Pocket Hole Drill Charging Station
This will be the last French cleat video for a little while. I've had a lot of fun organizing my shop but I think...
RIDGID R4512
Its funny how things work out sometimes. When I made my table saw station I had the notion that it would be my first...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #21 – February 23, 2014
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How To Make A French Cleat Hand Tool Holder
French cleats are awesome. Just pure awesomeness. Everything I make from now on that will hang on the wall will hang via french cleats....
How To Make A French Cleat Saw Blade Storage Rack
In my ongoing quest for a more organized shop I decided to put together a saw blade storage rack. It is another French cleat...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #20 – February 16, 2014
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How To Make A French Cleat Square Holder
In my shop squares fall into the same category as pencils. You can never have enough because the instant you need one they are...
How To Make A French Cleat Pocket Hole Finishing Supply Rack
I had no clue I had as much spray paint as I did until I made this project. Traditionally I stored my spray cans...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #19 – February 9, 2014
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How To Build A Simple Sitting Bench
One of the coolest things about the online woodworking community is seeing all of the projects people email me and share on my Facebook...