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Edition #263.1

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Edition #263.1

Great Gear

PantoRouter

With this innovative router accessory, mortise and tenon, box joints, and dovetails are just the beginning! After learning the nuances of the PantoRouter Woodworking Machine, traditional woodworking joinery will be fast, accurate, safe and fun.

Designer's Notebook

Modular Nightstand

Serious fun is at work in this stout little nightstand. It’s a perfect balance of light-hearted design and heavy-duty joinery that will leave you happy with the results.

Edition #263.2

Great Gear

MFT Hole Boring Jig

With this jig from Woodpeckers, a handheld router and a sharp bit, you can quickly and accurately turn your benchtop into a multi-functioning worksurface!

Shop Tip

Reusing Latex Gloves

I hate to throw away a good pair of gloves when I'm taking a short break between coats, so here is a quick tip to reuse them without any confusion.

Edition #263.3

Designer's Notebook

Pencil Box

Check out this clever design twist. A classic pencil box, designed by Dillon Baker, that’s sure to become a treasured keepsake.

Shop Tip

Improved Threaded Insert

I have a number of shop-made jigs where I've used threaded inserts. They make pieces easily removable or adjustable, but they’re not always easy to install perfectly square on the edge of a piece of plywood. However, this handy jig makes installing them a breeze.

Edition #263.4

Shop Tip

Hinge Mortise Fix

Even the best woodworkers make mistakes. In this case, Phil cut the mortise for his hinge a little too deep, but do not despair. He has an easy fix to rescue these doors before they go to the scrap heap.

Designer's Notebook

Grill Cart

Phil has an all-new personal project to show off. This mobile grill cart came from an unexpected inspiration... an air cleaner from a recent issue of Woodsmith Magazine.

Edition #263.5

Shop Project

Air Tool Station

Give your air tools a home of their own and all the air they need to achieve maximum performance. This air tool station provides convenient storage for air tools and accessories, and you can follow along with Logan as he shows how to build it.

Designer's Notebook

Serpentine Chest

Get ready to throw your woodworking a curve. Swooping drawer fronts and angled legs give this project class. This flowing chest of drawers, a modern take on a traditional piece, catches the eye without showing off.

Edition #263.6

Great Gear

3 Found Layout Tools

Layout tools are often an overlooked group in the workshop, but they don't have to be complex or expensive. Here are a few that you could probably find laying around and put to use right now.

Shop Tip

Temporary Drawer Pulls

Here is a quick tip that can help you avoid a sticky situation while you are assembling a project or fitting drawers.

Edition #263.7

Great Gear

Drill Press Chips Extractor

Collecting chips and dust at the drill press can be a bit of a challenge, but in this video Logan takes a look at an aftermarket add-on that looks to solve your dust collection needs.

Shop Tip

Wedge Your Edge

While most glueups are as easy as aligning the pieces and tightening the clamps, some projects require more innovative solutions. Here is a clever solution for gluing up a piece that can’t be directly clamped.

Edition #263.8

Woodworking Technique

Router Table Setup

The router table can be one of the most versatile tools in your shop, but you need to take a little time setting it up before you get started. In this video, Logan will walk you through the steps to prepare your router table to get good, consistent results every time.

Shop Tip

Extension Cord Storage

I store my extra hoses and extension cords on the wall, keeping them from devolving into a tangled mess. The system I use is easy to make and incorporates some found materials from around the shop.