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Forum: Tool Tips and Tricks

Post your tool tips and tricks in here. The best tips are awarded a $100 prize. Videos and images of your tool tips are nice, but not necessary.

  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. 312. NEVER use brad point bits...for this

    Started by Make Things, Sep 25, 2025 08:49 AM
    brand point bits, plastic 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 1,820
    Make Things
    Sep 30, 2025, 06:05 PM Go to last post

  2. 311. Silicon rust erasers are next level

    Started by Make Things, Sep 19, 2025 03:00 AM
    erasure, rust
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,026
    Floradawg
    Sep 21, 2025, 02:24 PM Go to last post

  3. I tested 3 homemade knobs (and broke bolts!) // Make Homemade Knobs Make Sense

    Started by Make Things, Sep 14, 2025 11:07 AM
    homemade, knobs, mims
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,281
    Make Things
    Sep 14, 2025, 11:07 AM Go to last post

  4. Holistic Drill Gauge

    Started by mklotz, Aug 30, 2025 09:28 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,168
    motorhead
    Sep 9, 2025, 09:34 PM Go to last post

  5. 310. Router table hack using a dog hole

    Started by Make Things, Sep 7, 2025 02:25 PM
    dog hole, router, router table
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,211
    Make Things
    Sep 7, 2025, 02:25 PM Go to last post

  6. Relief Cuts: Your Secret Weapon for Any Shape // Make It Make Sense Ep. #5

    Started by Make Things, Aug 12, 2025 06:39 AM
    bandsaw, make it make sense, mims, relief cuts
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,743
    Jon
    Sep 5, 2025, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  7. Shop organization hints

    Started by mklotz, Aug 31, 2025 01:10 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,394
    mklotz
    Aug 31, 2025, 01:10 PM Go to last post

  8. How to Make Strong, Precise Miter Joints (With Simple Tools)

    Started by Make Things, Aug 30, 2025 04:46 PM
    miter joint
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,082
    Make Things
    Aug 30, 2025, 04:46 PM Go to last post

  9. 307. Fight hidden dangers in the shop

    Started by Make Things, Jul 30, 2025 02:15 AM
    safety 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,771
    jdurand
    Aug 19, 2025, 03:37 AM Go to last post

  10. 10 MORE Drilling Tips Because the First 10 Clearly Didn't Work

    Started by Make Things, Aug 19, 2025 01:35 AM
    drill press, drilling, fullsize tips
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,336
    Make Things
    Aug 19, 2025, 01:35 AM Go to last post

  11. 308. Effortless rust-busting hack

    Started by Make Things, Aug 14, 2025 02:31 AM
    maintenance, rust
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,716
    Floradawg
    Aug 17, 2025, 08:52 AM Go to last post

  12. 309. Master large holes with a hand drill

    Started by Make Things, Aug 16, 2025 11:25 PM
    drilling, hand drill
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 977
    Make Things
    Aug 16, 2025, 11:25 PM Go to last post

  13. Single point threading setups

    Started by mklotz, Aug 10, 2025 09:12 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,247
    Mook
    Aug 12, 2025, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  14. “Can a Fixed Vise Jaw Pull Down? Let’s Find Out!”

    Started by Mook, Jul 23, 2025 05:59 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,608
    Make Things
    Aug 9, 2025, 02:33 PM Go to last post

  15. Keying & Tramming Vises for a Milling Machine

    Started by The Outback Shed, Jul 30, 2025 04:17 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,139
    The Outback Shed
    Jul 30, 2025, 04:17 PM Go to last post

  16. 306. Hidden risks of riving knives

    Started by Make Things, Jul 23, 2025 06:42 PM
    riving knives, safety, table saw
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,445
    Make Things
    Jul 23, 2025, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  17. Tool tip

    Started by Floradawg, Jul 22, 2025 05:23 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,307
    Floradawg
    Jul 23, 2025, 01:33 PM Go to last post

  18. Moved: Mower blade balancer

    Started by Floradawg, Jul 22, 2025 05:28 PM
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  19. Moved: Looking for tips -- > Cam and Gear assembly

    Started by hemmjo, Jul 1, 2025 07:42 AM
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  20. Tandem milling reduces time by 60% or more.

    Started by Mook, Jul 21, 2025 11:41 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 786
    Mook
    Jul 21, 2025, 11:41 AM Go to last post


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