Plywood can seem surprisingly tough when a drill passes through a dense hardwood face veneer, waterproof adhesive, or several compressed layers. The problem is…
A rat tail file is a round, tapered hand tool designed for opening, shaping and smoothing curved holes. Its narrow point enters a small opening, while the…
Curly wood can produce spectacular patterns, but its changing grain direction makes it less forgiving than straight-grained stock. A band saw blade that…
A scroll saw throat plate, also called an insert or table insert, supports the workpiece around the blade opening. The standard plate supplied with many…
A drill bit can wander across a smooth board or skid across sheet metal before its cutting edges begin to bite. That small movement may leave a hole in the…
A router bit with a bearing can make plywood edging quicker, cleaner and easier to control. The bearing follows the workpiece or a template while the cutter…
A scroll saw can produce remarkably clean circles, but freehand cutting usually leaves small waves, flat spots or an uneven kerf. A simple compass jig removes…
Power sanding removes material quickly, smooths broad surfaces and prepares timber for paint, oil or clear finish. The abrasive itself receives much of the…
A countersink bit creates a tapered recess around a pilot hole, allowing a flat-head wood screw to finish level with, or slightly below, the timber surface.…
A band saw blade is a continuous steel ribbon that travels around two wheels and cuts through timber. The strip must cope with tension, bending, vibration and…