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Here’s a great opportunity to take a detour from the ordinary and dip your toes in the whimsical waters of folk-art projects. Energy from the wind is directed along the shaft to open and close the mouth of the fish and move the tail from side to side. Bearings seated...

This handy jig makes it easy to make cuts in small pieces safely and accurately every time with your handsaw. Cutting small pieces like delicate molding or thin glass stop poses some unique challenges. Since the pieces are often very small they can be hard to hold...

This stool is a good height for many jobs around the shop. And it can be yours this weekend. When working in the shop it’s nice to be able to take a load off every once in awhile. And sometime a tall stool is too tall. When assembling a cabinet or installing hardware...

This easy-to-build veneer press ensures that you'll get even clamping pressure distributed across a wide surface. Adding veneer to a project is a great way to create an eye-catching look without breaking the bank. And one of the most challenging aspects of using...

With some simple tools and a little time you can build a complete set of quality layout tools. All it takes is some basic tools you probably already have: a hacksaw a few files and a drill press. Cutting filing and drilling the steel blanks isn’t a big deal. And some...

Routing a perfect mortise for a hinge can be a challenge but this jig makes it a snap by using the hinge to set it up. One of the "make it or break it" parts of building a project comes when you install the hardware. A poorly fit hinge not only looks bad but it can...

Sometimes the best jigs are the simplest. Sometimes the best jigs are the simplest. You probably have a perfectly good band saw fence sitting in your scrap bin. Robert Lang shows you that a block of wood can be an effective band saw fence. He also discusses the issue...

A simple method to draw large arcs without knowing the radius and a reliable no-math method of finding the center and radius of an arc. A simple method to draw large arcs without knowing the radius and a reliable no-math method of finding the center and radius of an...

An end to the troublesome task of trimming solid-wood edging. A solid wood edge on a plywood shelf is a good idea--until it's time to trim the solid wood down to the plywood. This simple jig lets you use your stack dado set and table saw to make the process a snap....

You don't need fancy tools or a special machine to create a traditional joint. Precise mortises can be made quickly with this simple jig and a plunge router. You won't spend long building the jig either. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building Helpful...