How to Prevent Router Blowouts
The Samurai Carpenter gives you some practical tips on how to avoid tear-out when using a router:
Earthquake-Testing the Handplane Holder
This is funny. Challenged by viewers on whether his handplane holder would dump its contents in earthquake-prone areas, Matthias Wandel puts it to the test—using an ATV:
How to Make a Custom Ceiling Light Fixture
It’s home improvement time—Bob Clagett whips up a bamboo veneer ceiling light to replace an ugly fixture in his entryway:
Sizing Narrow Boards with Hand Tools
Hand tool users: Shannon Rogers answers a viewer question about whether it’s better to size narrow boards using a handplane or a saw. He provides a sensible and practical answer that seems obvious, but which I hadn’t thought of:
Bike Frame Cupholder
Bicycle purists will flinch, but here Laura Kampf adds an amusing and ergonomic touch to her bicycle:
Automatic Band Saw Blade Sharpener
Sharpening a bandsaw blade can be time-consuming. Here John Heisz shows you a rig he’s developed that advances the blade one tooth at a time to make the task easier:
How To Clamp Using Tape
You’ve seen Izzy Swan do this a million times, but here Chris Salomone demonstrates and philosophizes on the method:
One From the Archives: DIY Sliding Bathroom Mirror
Ben Uyeda of HomeMade Modern shows us how to make a nifty sliding bathroom mirror over shelves using commonly-available materials:
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