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Easy Arc Marking

It can be a real challenge laying out a curve on the edge of a workpiece. Thankfully, Bryan has a handy way to simplify the process.

Layout & Measuring

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Shop-Made Setup Gauge

The beef I have with using a ruler to set up a router bit is that it’…

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Modify Your Combination Square for Better Project…

By filing a small notch in the end of your combination square's blade…

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Better Planer Measurement

Attaching a board to a sled makes planing thin stock easier and gives…

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Layout with Whiteout

A pencil works great for most layout tasks. However, in darker-colore…

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Offset Marking Gauge

Making an accurate layout gets your project off on the right foot. He…

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Shelf Pin Jig Spacer

Adjustable shelves make any storage cabinet more versatile. But more …

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Measuring Round Stock

Measuring the diameter of round stock, like dowels, can be a real cha…

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Graph Paper Measuring

The challenge in using two-part epoxy is dispensing the correct amoun…

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Shelf Pin Drilling Jig

A long aluminum ruler is a handy addition for any shop. Here's a smar…

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Band Saw Table Angle Gauge

This simple, shop-made gauge uses a common school supply to make sett…

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Quick and Easy Measuring

Most woodworkers keep a stash of short cutoffs and small pieces squir…

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Easy Arc Marking

It can be a real challenge laying out a curve on the edge of a workpi…

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Dowel Sizing Jig

Store-bought dowels aren't always consistently sized. That can cause …

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Adjustable Shop-Made Arc

Laying out a curve on project part often feels like you need three ha…

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3-Sided Saddle Square

Transferring layout lines from one face or edge of a workpiece to ano…

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Plywood Cutting Grid

Large, heavy sheets of plywood are awkward to cut to size on the tabl…

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Layout Tricks for Drawers

In addtion to snug-fitting joinery and smoother operation, drawers pr…

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Circles and Curves Made Easy

Curves and arcs add interest to your projects. Discover our favorite …

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The Essential Layout Tool

You can't beat a pencil for most marking tasks. But you have some opt…

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The Best Tool for Angles

Every shop needs a few good rulers and squares. But these won't often…

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Handy Squares for Layout

There's a wide variety of measuring and marking tools available. When…

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The Right Way to Use a Rule

Steel rules are basic tools. But it still takes a little know-how to …

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Must-Have Measuring Tools

Accurate work begins with accurate measuring. Here are two types of r…

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Inexpensive Depth Gauge

Accurate measuring is one key to building better projects. They don't…

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Two Tools You Need

Find out which tools we wouldn't be without in our shop.

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Two Handy Layout Tricks

Create easy-to-see marks and draw perfect arcs.

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Combination Square Tricks

Get the most out of this verastile tool.

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Upgrade for Precision Cuts

Add a tape measure to any power tool.

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Simple Layout Shortcuts

Handy guides make marking details a breeze

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Must-Have Classic Hand Tool

An old-fashioned tool you'll use everyday

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Layout Square

This adjustable square tackles many tasks

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Layout Trick for Smooth Curves

The secret is a piece of string

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Cutting a Radius Corner

Shop-Made Template Make Layouts a Snap

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Tape Measure Holster

Keep your tape measure within easy reach

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Marking Project Parts for Assembly

Avoid mistakes when it comes time to glue a project together.

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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…