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Shop-Made Toggle Clamp

Toggle clamps come in handy for securing a workpiece to a jig, sled, or tool table (like a drill press). They can be expensive. So one reader decided to make one for himself from wood. The result is a fun exercise in precision woodworking and a practical addition to the shop.

Clamping & Assembly

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Pocket Screw Workstation

ocket screws are hard to beat when you want a strong, accurate joint,…

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Pocket Hole Jig Workstation

Using a pocket hole jig speeds up the construction of a project. Find…

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How-To Make DIY Sliding Barn-Door Hardware

Buying sliding barn-door hardware can get expensive. Learn how to mak…

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Hardwood Z-Clips

Accounting for the ways wood moves is one thing that often crosses my…

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Upgrade Your Drill Press Table

Building a table and fence for your drill press makes it easier and s…

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Temporary Drawer Pulls

Here is a quick tip that can help you avoid a sticky situation while …

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Pocket Screw Workstation

Pocket screws are hard to beat when you want a strong, accurate joint…

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Easy Threaded Insert Installation Jig

This shop-made jig takes the hassle out of threaded inserts.

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SURGICAL TUBE CLAMP

Common clamps don't always work to put the squeeze on odd-shaped part…

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Shop-made Glue Dispenser

Assembly time can get hectic. One way to keep things on an even keel …

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Shop-Made Drill Press Table Add-ons

John concludes his drill press table build by sharing a few add-ons t…

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Shop-Made Frame Clamp

Mitered frames have a clean look and a timeless appeal. But as a wood…

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Locking Pipe Clamp Stands

Pipe clamps are a great option for getting clamps in various sizes. I…

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Build an Outdoor Tile-Top Table in a Weekend!

How do you build a sturdy outdoor table without any tricky mortise an…

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Shop-Built Bar Clamp Extensions

Bar clamps are a staple in the shop. However, there's some times wher…

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Make Your Own Specialty Deep Reach Clamps!

You don't have to be woodworking very long before you run into situat…

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A Better Way to Glue Up Thin Wood Panels

Gluing up panels is an essential skill. However, when the pieces get …

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Shop-Made Threaded Knob

Finding the right size knob for a project at hand can often be the mo…

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Make Your Own Drill Press Hold-Down Clamp!

This Clever Accessory Keeps a Workpiece in its Place.

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The Essential Clamps Every Woodworker Needs

It is easy to see how you can spend a small fortune outfitting your s…

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Build Your Own Cam Clamps

With just a few, small pieces of wood and some inexpensive hardware y…

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Compact Clamping Station

It seems like you need another set of hands when gluing up a small pr…

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Shop-Made Toggle Clamp

Toggle clamps come in handy for securing a workpiece to a jig, sled, …

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Woodworking Tip: Clever Shop-Made Edging Clamps

You don't have to be woodworking very long before you run into situat…

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Waxing Screws

Waxing screws makes them easier to drive. Use this simple tip to easi…

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Kreg Jig and Clamp Holder

Using a pocket hole jig speeds up the construction of a project. Find…

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Pocket Hole Jig Workstation

Using a pocket hole jig speeds up the construction of a project. Find…

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Cheap Edge Clamps

Thin strips of wood easily conceal and protect the edges of plywood p…

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PVC Clamp Rack

It can be tough to support a long part while making cuts at the table…

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Door Helper Jig

Installing cabinet doors often turns into a juggling act of holding t…

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Handscrew Stop Block

A handscrew clamp is a traditional and versatile shop accessory. You …

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Benchtop Clamping Solution

Holding large workpieces, like panels or shelves, on edge isn't alway…

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Clamp Handle Upgrade

It can be tough to get a solid grip on the handles of small bar clamp…

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Cutting PVC Pipe

PVC pipe makes a great low-cost dust collection system. However, maki…

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Bar Clamp Connectors

Quick-action, pistol-grip clamps are great additions to a shop. But t…

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Preventing Vise Rack

Clamping a workpiece on one side of a face vise causes it to rack. Th…

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Threaded Insert Jig

Threaded inserts open up opportunities for creating knock-down projec…

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Better Gluing

Glue bottles are notorious for clogging with dried glue. The surprisi…

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Handy Drill Press Holddowns

One key of drilling smooth accurate holes is keeping the workpiece se…

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Measuring Epoxy

In order to get the strongest bond using two-part epoxy, you need to …

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Oversized Clamp Grip

For some woodworkers, the small wood handles on bar clamps can be tou…

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Inexpensive Corner Clamps

Gluing up small projects presents challenges for getting clamps in pl…

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Better Bench Dogs

Bench dogs are great for securing a workpiece to the top of a bench. …

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Sawhorse Flip Stop

No shop is complete without at least one pair of sawhorses. Take a lo…

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Slip-on Vise Faces

A cast iron bench vise is a great add-on for securing a workpiece to …

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Drill Press Angle Jig

Drilling angled holes at the drill press can be a hassle. Instead of …

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Low-Tech Bench Add-On

You can do better work if the piece you're working on is held securel…

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Hands-Free Bench Stop

Here's a simple hardware solution to secure a workpiece.

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Versatile Clamps

These low-cost clamps easily tackle large assemblies.

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Securing Plywood Edging

Two options to hold edging in place without using clamps.

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Must-Have Clamps

Here's a great set of clamps you'll use every day.

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A Heavy Hitting Cordless Tool

Learn why an impact driver is a great tool for your shop.

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A New Breed of Bench Dog

Learn a router table trick for making these bench accessories.

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Easy, Shop-Made Vise

Turn almost any surface into a workbench with this handy vise.

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Quick Tips for Plywood Cases

Two great ideas for better-looking cases.

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Adjustable Workpiece Support

A clever use for pegboard.

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The Easy Way to Install Molding

Here's a handy too to attach molding quickly.

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Quick & Easy Clamp Pads

A simple way to keep clamps from damaging a workpiece

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Supporting Long Boards

An old-school tool saves the day

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Multipurpose Hold-Down

This simple accessory adds accuracy and safety

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Workbench Sidekick

Support Long Boards Clamped in Your Vise

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Space-Saving Clamp Rack

Add This Easy-To-Build Rack to Almost Any Shop Cart

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Project Assembly Made Easy

A Couple Shop-Built Jigs Give You A Helping Hand

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No-Fuss Glueups

Finish first for cleaner glue joints

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Vise Jaw Liners

Clamp Round Parts Without Leaving Marks

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Clamping Jig for Small Parts

Make this miter guage fence for safe, accurate cuts

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Storing Pipe Clamps

Build a clamp rack in minutes

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Clamping Trick You Need to Know

Clamp a workpiece to any surface

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Foolproof Miter Clamp

Easy-to-Make blocks for gap-free joints

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Choosing the Right Clamps

Bar Clamps

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Must-Have Clamping Accessory

Cauls distribute the clamping pressure all along the length of the jo…

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Gluing Small Pieces of Molding

Here's how to avoid glue squeeze out when gluing molding on a project.

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Clamping Without Clamps

Here are two ways to clamp a workpiece to a workbench without clamps.

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Hassle-Free Thin Strips

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

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Dust-Free Routing

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

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Cordless Tool Station

Keep your tool chargers close at hand with this rack.

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Maintaining a Cast Iron Table Saw Top

My table saw sees a lot of use, and the cast iron top can start to sh…

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Simple Miter Saw Holddown

The miter saw is great for cutting down larger pieces of wood, but it…

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Building a Wall-Mounted Utility Shelf

This shelf isn't meant to hold every tool you own. But it's perfect f…