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Forum: Tool Tips and Tricks

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Tool Tip of the Month - $100 monthly award

    Started by Jon, Mar 10, 2023 08:29 AM
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    Jon
    Mar 10, 2023, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 13,636
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post

  1. Harbor Freight 1/4-ton chain hoist jam fixed

    Started by rgsparber, Today 09:25 AM
    chain hoist jam
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 36
    rgsparber
    Today, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  2. Stress Testing a fastener

    Started by rgsparber, Today 09:22 AM
    applied shop math, tensioning a fastener
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 35
    rgsparber
    Today, 09:22 AM Go to last post

  3. 349. Meet the Card Scraper—Your Sandpaper Replacement

    Started by Make Things, Jun 7, 2026 12:36 AM
    card scraper
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 177
    Make Things
    Jun 7, 2026, 12:36 AM Go to last post

  4. Burnishing compilation with links to 9 lathe and mill burnishing videos.

    Started by Mook, May 9, 2026 02:26 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 277
    Jon
    Jun 5, 2026, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  5. 348. This is why belt sander doesn't sand flat

    Started by Make Things, May 26, 2026 04:02 AM
    belt sander
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 770
    Make Things
    May 26, 2026, 04:02 AM Go to last post

  6. Funnel bell punch

    Started by mklotz, May 23, 2026 12:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 201
    mklotz
    May 23, 2026, 12:03 PM Go to last post

  7. 347. Turn your router into a jointer

    Started by Make Things, May 22, 2026 12:01 AM
    jointer, router
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 230
    Make Things
    May 22, 2026, 12:01 AM Go to last post

  8. Tight solder joint

    Started by thehomeengineer, Apr 16, 2026 11:50 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
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    thehomeengineer
    May 18, 2026, 05:02 AM Go to last post

  9. 346. The gold standard of plywood

    Started by Make Things, May 14, 2026 04:29 AM
    plywood
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 112
    Make Things
    May 14, 2026, 04:29 AM Go to last post

  10. 345. Why This Saw Cuts the “Wrong” Way

    Started by Make Things, May 10, 2026 03:01 AM
    hand saw
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 96
    Make Things
    May 10, 2026, 03:01 AM Go to last post

  11. A bit about the materials that I commonly use

    Started by Occasional machinist, May 6, 2026 01:12 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 389
    emu roo
    May 8, 2026, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  12. using multiple squares as a layout templet

    Started by Frank S, May 6, 2026 12:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 277
    emu roo
    May 7, 2026, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  13. 340. Sticky notes / sharp ideas

    Started by Make Things, Apr 23, 2026 07:18 PM
    marking, sharpening
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 628
    Floradawg
    May 7, 2026, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  14. 344. How to cut corners (and still impress people)

    Started by Make Things, May 2, 2026 11:26 AM
    marking, measuring
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 131
    Make Things
    May 2, 2026, 11:26 AM Go to last post

  15. 343. A joint that's a TRAP (unless you know the grain)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 30, 2026 12:40 AM
    joints
    • Replies: 0
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    Make Things
    Apr 30, 2026, 12:40 AM Go to last post

  16. 342. Glue trick EVERY woodworker should know

    Started by Make Things, Apr 28, 2026 12:39 PM
    glue
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 131
    Make Things
    Apr 28, 2026, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  17. 341. Retailer sticker sabotage: SOLVED

    Started by Make Things, Apr 24, 2026 12:05 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 118
    Make Things
    Apr 24, 2026, 12:05 PM Go to last post

  18. 339. Jig making: 3 knob builds - one that's bombproof

    Started by Make Things, Apr 19, 2026 06:07 AM
    knobs
    • Replies: 0
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    Make Things
    Apr 19, 2026, 06:07 AM Go to last post

  19. 338. Three types of threaded inserts → two to avoid

    Started by Make Things, Apr 18, 2026 03:37 AM
    threaded inserts
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 114
    Make Things
    Apr 18, 2026, 03:37 AM Go to last post

  20. 337. Trimming plywood can wreck the edge (do this)

    Started by Make Things, Apr 16, 2026 02:57 AM
    plywood
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 426
    Floradawg
    Apr 17, 2026, 11:08 AM Go to last post


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