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Tool Zealots Unite: A Tool Meet Event Hosted by the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association

By Paul Mayer on Jun 05, 2013 | Rated 10

What do tool collectors do for a good time? They get together with other tool collectors, show off their collections, and do a little buying and selling. Paul Mayer got to attend a recent Tool Meet hosted by the Midwest Tool Collectors Association and this article will show some of the highlights. Read More »
Fix a Misplaced Mortise

By George Vondriska on May 21, 2013 | Rated 10

I ve cut a mortise or two in the wrong spot in my woodworking career. Necessity required that I figure out how to fix my mistakes. A Dutchman will make that errant mortise disappear. Read More »
Build a Shelved Mirror

By George Vondriska on May 21, 2013 | Rated 10

Looking for a great weekend project that will shorten the line outside the bathroom in the morning? Have a look at this woodworking project for a shelved mirror frame. Read More »
General Mobile Base

By George Vondriska on May 08, 2013 | Rated 10

Here's a new product on the woodworking market that offers woodshops the flexibility of mobile tools. Take a look at the new mobile tool base from General International. Read More »
Rockler Secret Doors

By George Vondriska on May 08, 2013 | Rated 8.44

Here is a great new solution from Rockler for transforming unused space of closet doors into useful, beautiful bookcases. If you can build a simple bookcase, you can build and install these secret sliding doors from Rockler's new kit. Read More »
Big-Time Dovetails with the 24 Porter-Cable Omnijig

By Paul Mayer on Apr 24, 2013 | Rated 8.88

If you ve been eyeballing the Porter Cable Omnijig and wondering if it s the right dovetail jig for you, you re in luck. Paul Mayer has put the Omnijig through its paces and is ready to let you know if it makes the cut or not. Read More »
Magna Pads

By Bruce Kieffer on Apr 16, 2013 | Rated 10

How do you keep clamp pads in place across a surface that is greater than your reach? Embed magnets into them. Bruce Kieffer shares this quick tip to make your woodworking easier in the shop. Read More »
Sledding In The Shop With Jake (No Snow Required)

By Jerry Seabaugh on Apr 11, 2013 | Rated 8.86

Here's an overview of our four favorite sleds. With a little imagination and ingenuity you ll be able to adapt them for your shop. Read More »
Sign Your Work

By George Vondriska on Mar 27, 2013 | Rated 9.67

If you take pride in your work you should sign your pieces. Personalize the projects you produce by adding your mark. This article provides a variety of approaches to allow you to do so. Read More »
Tools We Love: A Real Burnisher Makes All the Difference

By Paul Mayer on Mar 13, 2013 | Rated 9.6

Paul Mayer was frustrated with the results he was getting as he attempted to roll a burr on his cabinet scraper using various items in his shop, and he found that an investment in a burnisher from Hock Tools made all the difference. Read More »