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Beyond Zero Measuring
To increase accuracy, some woodworkers avoid using the zero end of a rule or tape and use the 1-in. mark instead. You can also ... |
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Blind Holes
When drilling blind holes in iron or steel, fine metal bits usually fall into the hole. To remove them, you can use a strong ... |
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Clamp Pads
Professional woodworkers often don't use pads on their clamps because they know how to set them up without marring the wood. ... |
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Drawknife and Spokeshave
When rounding out your workshop tools, consider adding two of the handiest tools used in shops of old-timers: a drawknife and ... |
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Falling Tools
If you have a step ladder that is tall enough so you can't see the top when standing beside it, be extra cautious about tool ... |
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Finding Replacement Parts
Finding replacement parts can be daunting unless you know how and where to look for them. |
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Flexible Clamps
Old bicycle innertubes that are cut into long, narrow strips can make excellent clamps for repairing broken wooden furniture. ... |
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Horseshoe Handle
Either a horseshoe used for pitching, or the real thing, can provide you a handy carrying device when moving cement blocks. To ... |
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Hot Dipped vs. Electro Nails
Hot dipped galvanized nails have a rougher and more durable galvanizing while electro galvanized nails are smoother and often ... |
 
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How to Build a Miter Box
A miter box is an important tool to help cut perfect 90- and 45-degree cuts. |
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How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
Sharpening a dull lawn mower blade will save you the trouble and money of buying a new one and cut your grass more effectively. |
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How to Store Your Lawnmower for Winter
Winterizing your mower now can save you some serious lawnmower repair bills in the spring. |
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Ironing Veneer
If you are gluing veneer to a wood surface, you can use an old clothes iron to help. First use a sponge to wet the face of the ... |
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Ladder Control
If you have a ladder you carry around from project to project, it often takes a couple of tries to find the right spot to grab ... |
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Ladder Security
When not in use, keep your work ladders locked up so that burglars cannot use them to break into your house through the upper ... |
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Maintaining Small Engines
We depend on small engines to do a variety of jobs in the yard. The Fix-It Club knows how to keep them in top condition. |
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Measure By The Dollar
When you want to measure something at home or in the hardware store and you don't have a tape measure handy, try using a ... |
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Miter Box Saver
If you just bought a manual miter box, a simple modification will extend its useful service life. Insert and fasten a piece of ... |
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Moving Tools
A problem for those in northern climates is the constant hassle of moving tools from garage to basement in the fall and back ... |
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Nailset
When a smooth, finished appearance is necessary, stop hammering the finishing nail approximately 1/8 of an inch above the ... |
