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Blade Reverse

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Carpentry Tools, Tips

If, when mounting a bandsaw blade, the saw teeth are pointing up instead of down, don’t panic. Chances are that the saw blade got twisted inside out as it was uncoiled. To remedy, just twist the saw blade right-side out and it will mount correctly. Watch for...
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Clamp-On Storage

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Carpentry Tools, Tips

Have a rather large collection of adjustable wrenches, c-clamps or odd-shaped screw clamps laying around the workshop? You can store them neatly side by side just by tightening up their jaws on the edge or lip of a shelf that is out of the way. They will take up very...
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Hand Filing

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Carpentry Tools, Tips

When using hand files, it is best to hold the stock firmly in a vise or clamp. For better results, try to keep the stock being filed at about elbow height. For heavier filing work, the stock should be lower; if the work is finer, try to keep it up closer to eye...
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Handsaw Re-Cut

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Carpentry Cuts, Tips

If you’re using a handsaw and find that a board you have just cut is 1/16 in. or 1/8 in. too long, here’s a way to re-cut the board without making a mess of things. Find another board the same width and clamp it over the top of the board you want to trim....
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Project Boxes

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Carpentry Project Plans, Tips

When assembling furniture or other larger projects, some pros don’t use either the tops of their workbenches or the floor. Instead, they use two or more wooden boxes about 18 in. high, 24 in. wide and 32 in. long, set upside-down on the floor to span the...