Tools & Jigs
TOOL TIPS & REVIEWS
Make a Right-angle Clamping Jig
I made a couple these right-angle clamping jigs last year from a design I found in an old Wood Magazine "Tips, Jigs & Organizers" print publication.
It’s an excellent design made of 3/4" shop grade plywood and very easy to make. (more)
A Fence Post Driver Works Wonders
Anyone who’s used a sledgehammer to pound in dozens of steel fence posts will recognize the true value of a fence post driver - it’s faster, easier and a lot safer for setting fence posts and stakes. (more)
Yesss! – RIDGID R4510 Table Saw
I needed to replace my table saw in 2010 in order to tackle a full-blown bathroom reno. I have a small basement shop and need to cut plywood sheets in my garage so I wanted something I could easily move between the two workspaces. (more)
12 Home Tools You Need (5-part series)
These 12 tools will get you started. Over time, you’ll discover more things you want to fix, replace or build. You’ll quickly discover that for every simple task that you want to do yourself – you need specific tools to do it right. (more)
SHOP TIPS & JIGS
Handy Shop Tips for PlywoodI’m on a mission to make jigs and other shop-related items. I picked up a stack of plywood in various thicknesses for the purpose. I work by myself in my small basement shop, which is too small to manoeuvre large sheets. I’ve discovered some handy tips (more)
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