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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
    • Replies: 0
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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: 13,619
    Jon
    Feb 26, 2020, 12:29 PM Go to last post

  1. 331. THIS is why your acrylic jig broke

    Started by Make Things, Mar 26, 2026 09:16 AM
    acrylic
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 338
    Jon
    Apr 6, 2026, 10:09 PM Go to last post

  2. 333. The secret to sharp, clean, durable edges

    Started by Make Things, Mar 29, 2026 02:32 AM
    router, router bits
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 182
    Make Things
    Mar 29, 2026, 02:32 AM Go to last post

  3. 332. Secret to a PERFECT finish (that most people skip)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 27, 2026 09:50 AM
    finishing
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 475
    Make Things
    Mar 27, 2026, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  4. 330. ↑RAISE↑ your blade (no you won’t die)

    Started by Make Things, Mar 25, 2026 06:23 PM
    circular blades, table saw
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 350
    Make Things
    Mar 25, 2026, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  5. 328. Routers are great--until they're not

    Started by Make Things, Mar 23, 2026 11:37 AM
    problems, router
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 382
    Karl_H
    Mar 24, 2026, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  6. 329. FTG VS ATB why you're cuts aren't clean

    Started by Make Things, Mar 24, 2026 09:58 AM
    blades, circular
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 312
    Make Things
    Mar 24, 2026, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  7. 327. Poor man’s clamp extender

    Started by Make Things, Mar 6, 2026 10:59 AM
    clamp, clamping, extension
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 435
    Make Things
    Mar 6, 2026, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  8. Tips and Hidden Features of Vee Blocks

    Started by Mook, Feb 20, 2026 02:44 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 671
    Jon
    Mar 5, 2026, 06:38 PM Go to last post

  9. 326. The straightedge trick you'll use forever

    Started by Make Things, Feb 28, 2026 04:42 AM
    marking, measuring
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 457
    Make Things
    Feb 28, 2026, 04:42 AM Go to last post

  10. 325. Flush trim bits done right (& bonus!)

    Started by Make Things, Feb 17, 2026 05:49 AM
    router, router bits
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 136
    Make Things
    Feb 17, 2026, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  11. 4x6 bandsaw not playing fair

    Started by thehomeengineer, Feb 16, 2026 01:27 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 399
    ductape
    Feb 16, 2026, 02:26 PM Go to last post

  12. A collection of unusual and sometimes unique machining methods.

    Started by Mook, Dec 17, 2025 05:43 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,428
    hemmjo
    Feb 14, 2026, 06:16 AM Go to last post

  13. Sandblast Cabinet Lighting Tip I use

    Started by Ram50V8, Dec 30, 2025 10:28 AM
    blasting, cabinet, lighting, sandblaster 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 690
    hemmjo
    Feb 14, 2026, 05:39 AM Go to last post

  14. Cutting metric threads on an Imperial lathe

    Started by mklotz, Feb 8, 2026 02:02 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    hemmjo
    Feb 14, 2026, 05:28 AM Go to last post

  15. 324. Epoxy fails when wood moves

    Started by Make Things, Feb 12, 2026 10:18 AM
    epoxy
    • Replies: 0
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    Make Things
    Feb 12, 2026, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  16. 323. Stop fighting your router--anchor it!

    Started by Make Things, Feb 10, 2026 12:07 PM
    hand router, router
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 267
    Make Things
    Feb 10, 2026, 12:07 PM Go to last post

  17. Flywheel and ring gear installation measurement

    Started by hemmjo, Jan 15, 2026 08:19 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
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    nova_robotics
    Feb 9, 2026, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  18. The truth about demagnetisers.

    Started by tonyfoale, Feb 3, 2026 08:27 AM
    alignment, a_i, chatgpt, demagnetizer, magnetic 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 611
    Don42
    Feb 9, 2026, 02:19 AM Go to last post

  19. 322. Make your bandsaw blade glide like butter

    Started by Make Things, Jan 29, 2026 09:02 AM
    bandsaw
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 578
    Make Things
    Jan 29, 2026, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  20. A quick tip to sit square collet blocks accurately upright.

    Started by Mook, Jan 17, 2026 08:28 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 537
    Mook
    Jan 23, 2026, 09:14 AM Go to last post


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