Router Bit Rehab - Part 1

From Edition — Thanksgiving Day

Woodworking Technique

Router Bit Rehab - Part 1

Edition — Thanksgiving Day

Shop Tip

5 Minute Miter Box

Clean, tight-fitting joints are the name of the game when applying molding and trim. Using a back saw and a right-sized miter box can get the job done in a short time. Find out just how easy this miter box is to make.

Woodworking Technique

Router Bit Rehab - Part 1

Keeping any shop tool in top-notch shape takes time. Bryan and Phil discuss the details of rehabbing your router bits to make them cut like new. It all starts with a basic inspection and cleaning.

Woodworking Technique

Making Box Joints

Box joints provides a lot of glue surface and a great look for all kinds of projects. Cutting joints accurately is a pretty straightforward task with a simple jig at the table saw. Don, Bryan, and Phil review the key details to get snug-fitting joints every time.

Router Workshop

Router Edge Jointing

Here's a way to get even more use from your router table. With a simple auxiliary fence, you can use it to put a clean, straight edge on all kinds of workpieces. Logan shows the process — it's easier than you think.

Shop Tip

Shop-Made Knob

We don't hide the fact that we love to build jigs and fixtures here at Woodsmith. Finding the right size knob for the project at hand can often be the most difficult part however. Either the knob is the wrong size, or the thread size is off. Here, John shows us a simple technique to make shop-made knobs that you can customize to nearly any size.