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Secrets to a Smooth Surface
…that are prone to tearout from planers, jointers, and other power tools. And as an added plus, these tools are a lot more comfortable to use than a traditional hand scraper. …25°. (See the How-To box below for more.) Whether you choose a cabinet scraper or a scraper plane, I think you’ll find either of these tools a big step up in performance…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 184
August 2009
Using Brass Set-Up Gauges
… Blocks Accuracy in the shop is easier with the right set-up tools at your fingertips. Power tools are great when it comes to consistent, accurate results. But …name from its dimensions: 1" x 2" x 3". The block is a machinist’s tool that is also Woodsmith.com useful in the woodworking shop. A handy storage box Used in combination with the small is …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 184
August 2009
Microplane Rasps
… the cutting action, you’ll find even more uses. The box below shows a couple of popular tools that use Microplane technology for other common applications. You can find … in a hurry and still leave a smooth surface. { Auriou rasps range from large, coarsecutting tools to small and smooth-cutting. < You can replace the regular Surform blade with a…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 186
December 2009
The Versatile Disk Sander
… for box on opposite page). for clockwise counter-clockwise rotation rotation Sanding disks are available in just about any Woodsmith No. 186 44 It’s probably one of the simplest tools to operate. As with any abrasive tool, you’ll want to make sure to wear proper eye protection.…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 186
December 2009
Hot Glue Guns
… a number of uses in a woodworking shop. HOW THEY WORK. Glue guns are generally pretty simple tools. An electrical current heats the metal tip of the gun which melts a stick of glue…example, I use hot glue for gluing felt or leather to the bottom of drawers or boxes. You can use general purpose glue with tacks or staples to hold fabric, batting, and…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 192
December 2010
Choosing a Belt Sander
… want to upgrade your existing sander by adding a graphite platen, take a look at the box on the opposite page. TRACKING. In order for the belt to track properly and …sander can take a lot of effort to keep under control. So it’s important that the tool fits your hands comfortably. Well placed handles reduce fatigue during heavy use. Some sanders, …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 192
December 2010
Fast, Foolproof Finishing
…With the r right applicator, you can get a professional-looking finish. The trick is matching the tool to the finish. We’ve all been there. Your project looks great. The joinery is…for the job, I’ll offer some basic guidelines. You should also take a look at the box at the bottom of the opposite page where you’ll find some information on a different…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 198
December 2011
Hybrid Dovetails
…consistent tails gives me a good start. And for the mating pins, a combination of hand tools and the router table results in a firstrate joint without a steep learning curve. The lap…of profiles opens up all kinds of design possibilities on projects from small jewelry boxes to large case pieces. And since this technique isn’t limited by a jig, you …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 202
August 2012
Sharpening Made Easy
…tools well. Many woodworkers are surprised to find out that a new set of chisels or a new hand plane blade aren’t fully sharpened and ready to use right out of the box…in the surface). With a dished surface, it’s impossible to hone a straight edge on your tool. Dishing will inevitably happen. But by paying attention to your honing technique, you can…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 210
December 2013
All-in-One Workstation
…out of your shop space by combining tools into a compact station. This workstation packs loads of storage and tools in a mobile bundle. T { By attaching a tool to the flip-top section …rabbet around the lower edge of the bottom panel at the table saw. Now, the box can be assembled and installed. It’s mounted on metal slides (detail ‘b’), and the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 244
August 2019
Router Plane
…drill a hole through top. You can see this in Figure 1 in the box below. Drill hole in top after gluing to baseplate a. 1#/8 1!/4"-dia. !/8" chamfer A B 1!/2"-dia.… A Baseplate (1) B Top (1) • • • • • • 3⁄ x 8 11⁄4 x 31⁄2 - 6 31⁄2 - 6 < The router plane blades come from Lee Valley Tools, refer to sources on page 65. You’ll find blades in a…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 246
December 2019
Hardwood Dust Pan
…Bob Zimmerman Hardwood Dust Pan Classic joinery combined with gorgeous hardwood make this humble tool not only a functional addition to your shop, but also one well worth …Movement Automaton Pt. 2 The rst time around you roleplayed Archimedes when making the gear box. Here you’re Geppetto bringing characters to life. Bear witness to man’s best…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 279
June 2025
Fire Truck
… toolboxes. Next, I made a pair of tool boxes that fit over the rear fenders, see Step 13. To get a good fit, 1 cut the tool boxes a little wide (tall). Then once the… windshield and attach with ''instant"glue. ! MAKE TOOL BOX FOR EACH SIDE OF TRUCK, FIT AND SHAPE TO MATCH BODY ^ *J Cut the tool boxes from an oversized * *3 blank. Draw an…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 87
June 1993
Tips & Techniques
… clamps. Andrew M. Volk Granite Bay, California b. 4 Woodsmith No. 169 Carabiner Tool Organizer Rummaging through my tool box or shop drawers to find the right wrench is always a … Rochester, Minnesota quiCk DuSt CoVerS To keep dust away from my power tools while they’re sitting around, I recently started using plastic wrap covers with a…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 169
February 2007
Mastering the Sliding Miter Saw
…” to be an extremely versatile tool in a compact package. The early miter saws (called “chop” saws) were a very handy addition to the “tool box” of contractors and carpenters. But…” blade reason to change that notion. With a “slider,” you can have a compact, portable tool that combines many of the functions of both a radial arm saw and a table …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 172
August 2007
Tips & Techniques
…woodsmith.com Printed in U.S.A. Woodsmith 5 more tips from our readers Tool Handles I have a number of unhandled turning tools. Instead of making a handle for each one, I built the …left. Keeping tools rust-free can be a challenge, but I use a trick my grandfather taught me. I keep a block of refined camphor in each of my tool boxes to keep …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 193
February 2011
Scrap Wood Projects
… to produce a useful little object. The nice thing about this tool holder is that it keeps your often-used tools within easy grasp, and prevents them from knocking around in a … the bevel cut to allow room for the anchor bolts or screws. For heavier boxes you might consider using a 2x4. Fasten a second strip (that's the same thickness as the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 4
July 1979
Talking Shop
…. So much for theories. COLLECTING OLD TOOLS We just received a sample copy of The Fine Tool Journal, A Newsletter on Hand Tools for Collectors and Craftsmen. The best … paths with the unknown tool before. For more information on obtaining a subscription to the Fine Tool Journal contact: The Fine Tool Journal, PO Box 4001, Pittsford, VT 05763, (…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 27
May 1983
Tuning Up Block Planes
…Planes HOW TO TURN A "KIT" INTO A TOOL When I take a brand new block plane out of the box, I think of it more as a plane "kit" than a precision tool. It's a kit that's temporarily assembled … the body just behind the throat, see Exploded View. On an out-of-the-box block plane it's usually rough and covered with paint. It must be smoothed and …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 46
August 1986
Toolbox
…4X3-16 L Top(l) 1/4X41/4- 16 M Top Backing (1) 1/4X41/2- 15'/2 N Hinge Cleat (1) 1/4X13/4-151/2 O Box Handled) 1/4 x 3 - 6 {3 pes.) TRAY P Front/Back (2) 1/4X13/4-14^/16 Q Ends (2) 1/4X13/4-615/16…carry a tray filled with tools instead of a whole toolbox. So I included a removable tool tray. CUT PIECES. To make the tool tray, start by …Read More
