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Building the Ultimate Woodworking Drill Press Table

An adjustable fence, versatile clamping options, and a built-in dust collection system make this table a great upgrade.

Perfect Joinery & Clean Cuts

Hassle-Free Thin Strips

This unique push block makes cuts safe, easy, accurate.

Dust-Free Routing

This easy-to-make hood captures dust right at the source.

Cordless Tool Station

Keep your tool chargers close at hand with this rack.

Building the Ultimate Woodworking Drill Press T...

An adjustable fence, versatile clamping options, and a built-in dus...

Making A Craftsman-Style Picture Frame With No ...

This picture frame is the perfect gift. Not only can you build it i...

Drilling Centered Holes in Dowels

Drilling the center of a dowel can be a head-scratcher. Not only is...

Video Tip Categories

Latest Video Tips

Building the Ultimate Woodworking Drill Press Table
Making A Craftsman-Style Picture Frame With No Miters!
Drilling Centered Holes in Dowels

Shop Storage

Upgrade Your Shop Vac With A Cyclone Separator
Table Saw Accessory Rack
Our Favorite Supplies For Hauling Lumber
Stay Organized with a Shop Valet
Drill Bit Storage System
Glue Gun Tote
Steel Rule Holder
Band Saw Blade Rack
The Secret to Folding Band Saw Blades
Corral Your Sawhorses
Shop Vac Upgrade
Upgraded Dado Caddy
Stop Drill Press Racking
Magnetic Pick Up Tool
Don't Lose Your Drivers
Small Parts Holder
Safe Screw Disposal
Plans Stand
Dry Erase Reminder
Hardware Sorting Tray
Magazine Holder
Light Cover
Lathe Tool Rack
Guide Bushing Install
Shop Tool Caddy
Better Glue Dispenser
Double Duty Drawers
Small Parts Storage Caddy
Saw Blade Tubing Cutter
Caster Lock ID
Laminate Labels
Small Parts Keeper
T-Track Accessory Storage
Waterstone Storage
Drawer Location Labeling
Safety Glasses Holder
Easy Access Paper Towels
Rule Holder
Handy Epoxy Storage
Folding Bit Organizer
Tool Caddy
Shop Notes Board
Pet Collar Cord Keeper
Handscrew Rack
Swivel Storage Rack
Overhead Storage Tray
Easy Access Plans
Glue Bottle Rack
Instant Power Bracket
Cord Keeper
Propane Torch Storage
Foam Tool Protector
Push Pad Tray
Plywood Lift
Plywood Carrying Tote
Small Parts Carousel
Pocket Hole Jig Workcenter
Easy Drill Bit Storage
Cordless Tool Station
Moving Plywood Made Easy
Modular Storage Blocks
Low-Cost Tool Cabinet
Shop Vacuum Corral
Small Shop Solutions
Space-Saving Tool Setup
Get More Shop Storage
Stow-Away Work Table
Setting up Shop
A Better Shop Apron
Quick & Easy Tool Holder
Shop Storage Solution
Welder's Magnet
Clever Storage Containers
Small Parts Storage
Corral Your Power Cords
How to Fold a Band Saw Blade
Storing Screws and Small Parts

Table Saw

Easy-To-Build Table Saw Taper Jig
Building a Curved-Handle Serving Tray
Build a Cedar Planter Box with Construction Lumber!
My Favorite Shop-Made Push Block!
Build a Simple but Elegant Garden Bench
Build a Precision Crosscut Sled
A Table Saw Sled for Picture Perfect Miters
Scissor Jack Outfeed Support
Turning on the Table Saw
All-In-One Table Saw Workstation
Table Saw Crosscut Sled Finger Joint Jig
Easy Arts & Crafts Details at the Table Saw
Easy-To-Build Crosscut Sled
Table Saw Blade Cover
Tiny Table Saw Taper Sled
Cutting Board Table Saw Runners
Build a Precision Crosscut Sled
Dowel Tenon and Groover
Finding the Switch
Easy Dado Setup
Drawer Slide Outrigger
Saw Blade Bath
Improving a Push Block
Box Joint Jig Helper
Table Saw Blade Guard
Push Block Holder
Table Saw Tape Shim
Table Saw Blade Caddy
Outfeed Roller Support Brace
Dado Blade Setup Jig
Installing a Zero-Clearance Insert
Top-Notch Table Saw Cuts
Simple Table Saw Joinery
Customize an Insert
Make a Zero-Clearance Insert
Rip Fence Upgrade
Hassle-Free Thin Strips
Master the Miter
Dado Blade Caddy
Cutting Perfect Parts
Craftsman Details in Half the Time
Stop Block for Perfect Cuts
Leveling a Table Saw Insert
Cut Small Parts Safely
Quick and Easy Tenons on the Table Saw
Two Tips for Perfect Miters
Quick & Easy Plywood Cases
Cut Perfect Grooves
Workshop Reminders
Using Angle Blocks
Using a Tenoning Sled
Tough Cuts Made Easy
Building a Push Block
Quick & Easy Tune-Up
Must-Have Table Saw Add-On
Resawing Wider Boards on the Table Saw
Ripping Techniques on the Table Saw
How to Cut Accurate Miters on the Table Saw
Is Your Saw Blade 90 Degrees to the Table Saw Top? Here's a Test.
Cutting Multiple Small Pieces (or just one) on the Table Saw
Don's Table Saw Start-Up Checklist

Bench

Tips for Installing Bed Rail Hardware
A Better Way To Sharpen a Card Scraper
Build A CNC Router For Your Own Shop!
A Knock-Down Workbench That Goes Anywhere
Preventing Tearout From Your Jig Saw
Workbench Basics
Supporting Long Boards in a Face Vise
Upgrade Your Workbench with a Bench Vise
Turn Your Angle Grinder Into a Shop-Built Chop Saw
Twist-Free Bench Casters
Bench Vise Shims
Workmate Mate
Bench Dog Wrangler
Tool Holder
Multipurpose Supports
Adjustable Bench Dog
Sharpening Bench Mat
Power at the Workbench
Bench Hook
Face Frame Details
Durable Case Construction
Tricks for Better Glueups
Grain-Popping Color for Figured Wood
Must-Have Miter Saw Upgrades
Easy-to-Build Workbench Base
Supporting Thin Stock Waste Piece
Clamping Molding
Installing a Vise on Your Workbench
The Secret to Better-Looking Projects
Sanding Secrets for Perfect Parts
A Squaring Gauge Ensures Accuracy During Cabinet Assembly
Cutting a Finger Pull in a Small Box Lid
Choose the Right Pegboard for Your Shop Storage Project
Dowel Cutting Jig for the Band Saw
Trimming Solid Wood Edging with a Hand-Held Router
Third Hand for Clamping
Cutting on the Band Saw without a Straight Reference Edge
Tips for Using a Dovetail Jig
Looping Technique Creates Tangle-Free Extension Cords
The Slurry Technique for a Soft, Smooth Finish
Workbench Hold-Downs--When Your Vice and Bench Dogs Won't Work
Gluing Tips to Save You Time and Trouble
Get a Clean Cut on Your Miter Saw
Jointing Small Workpieces on the Drill Press
Drilling a Centered Hole in a Round Workpiece
Saving a Wet Brush Wet While You Take a Break

Clamping & Assembly

Make Your Own Drill Press Hold-Down Clamp!
The Essential Clamps Every Woodworker Needs
Build Your Own Cam Clamps
Compact Clamping Station
Shop-Made Toggle Clamp
Woodworking Tip: Clever Shop-Made Edging Clamps
Waxing Screws
Kreg Jig and Clamp Holder
Pocket Hole Jig Workstation
Cheap Edge Clamps
PVC Clamp Rack
Door Helper Jig
Handscrew Stop Block
Benchtop Clamping Solution
Clamp Handle Upgrade
Cutting PVC Pipe
Bar Clamp Connectors
Preventing Vise Rack
Threaded Insert Jig
Better Gluing
Handy Drill Press Holddowns
Measuring Epoxy
Oversized Clamp Grip
Inexpensive Corner Clamps
Better Bench Dogs
Sawhorse Flip Stop
Slip-on Vise Faces
Drill Press Angle Jig
Low-Tech Bench Add-On
Hands-Free Bench Stop
Versatile Clamps
Securing Plywood Edging
Must-Have Clamps
A Heavy Hitting Cordless Tool
A New Breed of Bench Dog
Easy, Shop-Made Vise
Quick Tips for Plywood Cases
Adjustable Workpiece Support
The Easy Way to Install Molding
Quick & Easy Clamp Pads
Supporting Long Boards
Multipurpose Hold-Down
Workbench Sidekick
Space-Saving Clamp Rack
Project Assembly Made Easy
No-Fuss Glueups
Vise Jaw Liners
Clamping Jig for Small Parts
Storing Pipe Clamps
Clamping Trick You Need to Know
Foolproof Miter Clamp
Choosing the Right Clamps
Must-Have Clamping Accessory
Gluing Small Pieces of Molding
Clamping Without Clamps

Hands-On Techniques

How to Repair Broken Waterstones
How to Flatten and Maintain Waterstones
Shop-Built Mallet from Scrap Wood
Quickly Sharpen a Plane Blade
Turn Buckets in to Fun Kid’s Furniture
Sticky Plugs
Using a Card Scraper
Junk Mail Glue Spreader
How-To Make DIY Sliding Barn-Door Hardware
Instant Power Bracket
Checking for Misfires
Emergency Rasp
Hand Saw Depth Guide
Dust Collector Upgrade
Branding Iron Station
Shop Vacuum Upgrade
Rotary Cutter for Veneer
Button Box Feet
Flattening a Waterstone
Hassle-Free Glueups
Simple Steps for Perfect Parts
The Key to Smooth Cut Outs
Create Custom Openings
Installing High-End Hardware
Handy Hardware Solution
Easy Veneered Panels
Smooth-Sliding Drawers
Details of Craftsmanship
Creating a Built-Up Molding
Classic Cabinet Details
Perfect Angled Cuts
Installing Small Hinges
Better Cabinet Backs
A Great-Looking Solid Wood Top
Easy Fix for Flaws
Bevel-Cutting Router Jig
Simplify Layout Tasks
Simple Sharpening Helper
Jointer Trick for Small Parts
Built to Last
Cool Tool for Easy Assembly
Tricks for Creating Identical Parts
The Easy Way to Attach a Tabletop
Rock-Solid Workbench Joinery
Build a Solid Wood Benchtop
Trimming Wood Plugs
Versatile Workbench Helper
Tricks for Trimming Hardwood Edging
Top Tips for Solid Wood Panels
Build Great-Looking Cabinet Backs
Tips & Tricks for Better Face Frames
Secrets for Smooth-Sliding Drawers
Hardware Solution for Hanging Pictures & Mirrors
Drill Press Tune-Up
Stabilizing a Knot
Drilling a Hole in a Round Object
Making Wood Plugs
Drilling a Hole in a Dowel
Essential Drill Press Tip
Threaded Inserts Made Easy
Top Safety Tips
Making Wedges on the Band Saw Â
Simple Guide for Drilling Shelf Pin Holes
Tips for Installing Brass Screws

Router Table

Making A Craftsman-Style Picture Frame With No Miters!
Perfect Door Joinery With a Router Table Sled
Save $100s by Building Your Own Router Lift!
Puzzle Boxes Make For a Fun Woodworking Challenge
Perfect Mortises With a Router Jig
Fast & Easy Finger Joints with a Router Jig
Get More Out of Your Router With This Jig
Using a Shop-Built Setup Gauge
Cut Perfect Joinery With Your Router and this Adjustable Dado Jig
End Grain Router Sled
PVC Outfeed Roller
Shop-Made Router Lift Upgrade
Shop-Made Threading Jig
Time-Saving Router Bit Setup
How to Make a Router Trammel for Perfect Circles
Protecting Your Router Bits
Burn-Free Routed Profiles
Shop-Made Auxiliary Router Bases
Portable Router Table
Circular Router Guide
Router Stand
Gauge Block & Tote
Router Chip Deflector
Router Table Edge Trimming
Plywood Shelf Supports
Eliminate Router Tearout
Dust-Free Routing
Router Table Accessory
Simple Profile for Softer Edges
Rout Perfect Profiles
Versatile Setup Gauge
Creating Smooth Slots
Top-Notch Raised Panels
Offset Router Baseplate
Easy Custom Dowels
Reinforcing a Miter Joint with a Spline
Create your Own Bead Molding
Routing Rabbets on the Router Table Â
Routing Stopped Profiles on the Router Table

Sanding & Finishing

Scary Sharp Tools on a Drill Press Powered Sharpener!
Vacuum Stabilizing Wood
Quick and Easy Finishing Station
Shop-Built Drill Press Edge Sander
All About Wax
Tougher Sanding Strips
Drum Sander Dust Shield
Shop-Made Edge Sander
Thrifty Finishing Points
Chamfer Guide
Sanding Block
Dust Hose Adapter
Drill Press Sander
Turntable Sander
Clever Cove Sander
Box Fan Tower
Small Parts Sander
Biscuit Painter Points
Chisel Sander
Finishing Standoffs
Recording Stains and Finishes
Eye Bolt Paint Stirrer
Chamfer Sander
Quick & Easy Sanding Pad
Liquid Eraser
Painting Hardware
Drill Press Buffing Wheel
Glue Cup and Brush Keeper
PVC Finishing Supports
Roller Bars for Finishing
Shop-Made Detail Sander
Workshop Reminders
Sanding Block Upgrade
Project Finishing Center
More Life for Brushes
Outdoor Finish Options
Saw Horse Upgrade
Handy Finishing Tips
Don's Favorite Finish
Using Dyes for Better Color
Create a Custom Stain Color
Secrets for Smooth Surfaces
First Step for Finishing
Check Out One of Our Favorite Tools
Benchtop Finishing Station
Low-Cost Finishing Platform
Fast Fix for Gaps and Blemishes
Top Tip for Long-Lasting Brushes
Perfect Finish for Small Projects
Fast Fix for Finish Flaws
Quick & Easy Finishing Technique
Best Workbench Finish
High-End Look for Less
Creating Smooth Surfaces
Tight-Fitting Box Joints
Spray Can Accessory
Mat Holder
Small Shop Spray System
Removing Saw Marks Using a Drum Sander in the Drill Press
Steaming Dents Out of Wood
Quick Tip Saves Time When Finishing
Sanding the Corner of a Mitered Frame

Perfect Joinery & Clean Cuts

Building the Ultimate Woodworking Drill Press Table
Drilling Centered Holes in Dowels
Sharpening Forstner Bits
Upgrade Your Drill Press Table
Quick & Easy Drill Press Depth Stop Setup
Band Saw Kerf Bending
Cut Perfect Circles at the Band Saw
How to Set Up a Mortising Machine
Rabbets with a Jointer
Pocket Hole Jig Station
Scroll Saw Arm Rest
Magnet Band Saw Stop
Pocket Hole Jig Upgrade
Band Saw Sled
Pocket Hole Jig Base
Band Saw Zero Clearance Table
Spline Trimming Jig
Small Parts Miter Trimmer
End Drilling Jig for Dowels
5-Minute Miter Box
The Ultimate Dowel Jig
Table Saw Skillbuilder
Biscuit Joinery Essentials
Low-Cost Joinery Solution
All About Biscuit Joinery
Rock Solid Drawer Joints
2-in-1 Tool Guide
Perfect-Fitting Box Joints
A Better Miter Joint
Router Table Dovetails
Cutting Metal on the Table Saw
Sliding Dovetails Made Easy
Dead-On Dadoes
Stop Hole Saw Burning
Multipurpose Table Saw Jig
Perfect-Fitting Tenons
Hiding Exposed Fasteners
Our Favorite Countersink
Low-Cost Drill Press Upgrade
Hack Saw Helper
Must-Have Drill Press Jig
Easy Joinery for Outdoor Projects
Perfect Cuts on Small Parts
Drill Press Jig for Long Parts
Time-Saving Joinery
Make a Mortise in a Minute
Don's Favorite Joinery Technique
Miter Saw Checklist
Dowel Joinery Secret
Trim Workpieces Accurately
Quick Tip for Sharper Tools
Miters Made Easy
Shop-Made Jig for Better Boxes
Pocket Screw Joinery Tips & Techniques
Tenons on the Table Saw
Master the Mortise
Best Bits for Making Mortises
Razor Sharp in Record Time
Sharpen a Plane Blade
Biscuit Joiner Fence
Drilling Perfect Holes
Miter Saws
Auxiliary Fence for Cutting Thin Stock on the Band Saw
How to Drill Angled Holes on the Drill Press
Ensure Accuracy When Cutting Multiple Pieces on the Table Saw
Planing Extra Thin Stock

Layout & Measuring

Modify Your Combination Square for Better Project Layout
Better Planer Measurement
Layout with Whiteout
Offset Marking Gauge
Shelf Pin Jig Spacer
Measuring Round Stock
Graph Paper Measuring
Shelf Pin Drilling Jig
Band Saw Table Angle Gauge
Quick and Easy Measuring
Easy Arc Marking
Dowel Sizing Jig
Adjustable Shop-Made Arc
3-Sided Saddle Square
Plywood Cutting Grid
Layout Tricks for Drawers
Circles and Curves Made Easy
The Essential Layout Tool
The Best Tool for Angles
Handy Squares for Layout
The Right Way to Use a Rule
Must-Have Measuring Tools
Inexpensive Depth Gauge
Two Tools You Need
Two Handy Layout Tricks
Combination Square Tricks
Upgrade for Precision Cuts
Simple Layout Shortcuts
Must-Have Classic Hand Tool
Layout Square
Layout Trick for Smooth Curves
Cutting a Radius Corner
Tape Measure Holster
Marking Project Parts for Assembly

Hand-Held Routing

Make Your Own Pocket Hole Jig Using A Handheld Router!
Router Bit Bearing Removal Jig
Save Time Routing Dadoes
Router Trick for Grooves
Installing Hardware Made Easy
A Router Every Shop Needs
Handy Router Stand
Portable Router Bit Rack
Big Holes Made Easy
Bright Idea for Router Bit Storage
Router Jig for Perfect Circles
Handy Router Bit Rack
Router Bit Depth Jig
Must-Have Router Jig
Cleaning Your Router Â
Top Dovetail Jig Tips
Using a Router for Perfect-Fitting Joinery in Plywood

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Dust-Free Routing
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