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Sink Clips as Clamping Devices
When a new customer referred by one of our local sawmills asked me to make some storm windows for her screened porch, I said sure. Then I went out to…
The secret life of Blu-Tack
Blu-Tack, that puttylike stuff available in office-supply stores, has a number of uses around the house, workshop and building site. Blu-Tack is strong enough to hang lightweight things such as…
Precise plunge-cutting with depth control
The usual method of plunge-cutting with a circular saw is to lock in the depth of cut, retract the blade guard and use the leading edge of the baseplate to…
Cold-weather caulking
Here in Minnesota, heavy winter snows have created uncountable ice dams. And along with the dams comes a strong demand for roof repairs. Keeping caulks and sealants fluid for these…
The carpenter’s hose reel
Here is an inexpensive solution for transporting and storing air hose on the job or in the shop. All the materials, with the exception of the air hose and couplings,…
Collapsible trash-bag holder
In a small shop, every square foot is precious space, and keeping the place tidy is especially important. Here's a suggestion that can help on both counts. When I need…
Sanding lots of pegs at once
With Christmas approaching fast, I dreaded the final step of the seven Craftsman-style end tables I was building for family members: sanding and dyeing the 200-odd tiny exposed mahogany pegs…
Preventing pier-form uplift
Knowing the concrete truck and pumper were due Friday, we pushed all week to make sure the forms for our pyramid footings were accurately positioned and sturdy. We were working…
Pinning Concrete Forms to Asphalt
Last month, I had a job fixing a deteriorating sidewalk. The new sidewalk was to have a 6-in. tall curb beginning at the edge of some asphalt pavement. I needed…
Large syringe eliminates messy, dripping paint cans
Like everybody else, I've had my share of drips and spills while pouring paint from a can to a more manageable container. I've tried using funnels, but the results are…

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