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How to Make a Custom Dust Collector for Your Router
If you've got a router job coming up, you could just let the chips fly and vacuum them up later, but there's a better way.
How to Apply a Weathered Finish to New Wood Siding
Don't wait for siding repairs to blend in naturally; Chuck Miller has found a great way to make unfinished wood weather quickly
How to Make a Mess-Free Varnish Filter out of Cheesecloth
If you need to filter an old can of varnish for a small touch up job, you could pour the whole thing through a filter and make a mess... But,…
How To Make a Woodworking Spring Clamp out of PVC Drainpipe
You can't buy a half dozen clamps for a buck—but you can make your own for less than that
How To Save a Miscut Board From the Scrap Bin
"Measure twice, cut once" no longer applies once you learn this easy fix for a board that's been cut too short
How to Clean a Large Paint Roller
A forceful jet of water from a garden hose gets the job done.
How To Make a Reciprocating-Saw Blade Guide Block
This simple tip will help you cut studs more-accurately when making new rough openings in existing walls.
How to Avoid Complicated Fractions When Measuring a Workpiece
If you need to divide a piece of wood by some inconvenient fractional number like 11/64, you could do some complicated math in your head, but there's a better way.
How To Drill a Long Thin Hole for Running Small Wires
Don't buy an expensive bit that you'll only use once. Make this custom drill bit for running wire for doorbells, thermostats, or other low-voltage equipment.
How To Stop Paint From Bleeding Under Masking Tape
A super-thin bead of caulk is the secret to a clean edge beween a painted surface and a varnished surface.

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