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Cavatelli Pasta-Making Paddle - Revisited

WWGOA reader Henry Kay took Paul Mayer’s cavatelli paddle to another level. He owns a CNC (computer numerical controlled) router system and programmed it to make the paddle and engrave... View Content

Miter Gauge Used as a Square

I have a tendency to misplace my squares, which often results in me reaching for a scrap of wood for an approximate angle. I've found what works far better though,... View Content

Secure Work Without a Vise

Not all workbenches have the perfect vise for holding stock, so I often use this cool trick. Tighten a hand screw clamp onto the bottom edge of the material, then... View Content

Shop-Built Dust Port

Here's how to make a dust port for any jig or power tool in your shop. It's easy to build, uses parts readily available from your local hardware store, and... View Content

Pizza Points for Finishing

I had a real "Ah Ha" moment. Looking at a pizza we ordered I realized that the plastic thing in the middle of the pizza that keeps the box from... View Content

Table Saw Plug Shop Tip

I have had the bad habit of not unplugging the table saw to change blades.To make it convenient, I mounted a 4 outlet box, on the rear corner of the... View Content

Table Saw Fence Setup Jig Tip

Many times I need to rip some pieces, and may need to rip the same size pieces later, after moving the fence. I came up with the setup in the... View Content

Attach Templates for Easier Removal

My wife saw me struggling to remove double face tape from an aluminum pattern I used for cutting a wood part. She suggested I place painter’s masking tape on both... View Content

Wax Coating Screws to Prevent Wood Splitting

When driving a wood screw into wood without a pilot hole, I like to wax my screws to help prevent splitting. I found it time consuming to sit and rub... View Content

Easy Identification of Router Wrenches

I have a problem which, admittedly, is a good problem to have. After a few years of woodworking (and thoughtful gifts from family and friends), I've got more than one... View Content

Never Again Lose Router Wrenches

Even with dust collection on my router table, it seemed I always had the same problem. I'd open the doors on the cabinet below the table and find a mountain... View Content

Wood Carving for Beginners: Tim's Journey to Get Started as a Carver

Photo 1. Circa 1900 net float used on Lake Superior.One hundred years ago, the north shore of Lake Superior was overrun with fisherman throwing out large nets and pulling up... View Content