Dust Collector Upgrade

Heirloom Project

Dresser-Top Valet

Part 6: Making the Tray Liners

The scooped tray liners are interesting storage features of the valet. In order to make them, you combine steps at both the router table and the table saw.

Heirloom Project

Dresser-Top Valet

Part 7: Installing the Liners

One of the challenges of working with small parts is gluing them together in an assembly. Phil shares simple ways to apply glue to minimize squeezeout and distorting parts under clamp pressure.

Shop Project

Table Saw Sleds

Part 1: Sled Overview

Whether it's boards or panels, making accurate crosscuts is a job for the table saw. A sled offers some definite advantages over a miter gauge. Here's a look at a simple one you can build in an afternoon.

Shop Project

Table Saw Sleds

Part 2: Basic Sled Construction

The key to building a jig or shop accessory is making sure it's accurate right from the start. While building a table saw crosscut sled, see how to guarantee perfect cuts.

Shop Tip

Dust Collector Upgrade

A dust collector forms an important part of keeping your shop shipshape. Take a look at this solution for maintaining a canister filter.

Talking Shop

How Many Clamps

Applying clamps to a project sounds easy enough. The trouble is knowing how many clamps you need and where the best location is. Bryan and Phil share some tips and suggestions to simplify your next project assembly.

Shop Tip

Pocket Hole Jig Upgrade

A small, clamp-on pocket hole jig creates joints quickly and easily. Here's a way to make the jig even easier to use on your next project.