1. To crosscut large sheets of plywood on the tablesaw clamp a board under the plywood and use it as an auxiliary fence which rides against the left edge of the tablesaw’s top.
2. As a rule of thumb, the denser the wood, the more it moves.
3. Rub a shelled walnut over scratches on wood to cover them up.
4. Use a comb to hold small nails when hammering them.
5. When drilling in drywall use a folded sticky note stuck below the hole to be drilled to catch the drywall dust.
These are a few woodworking tips and tidbits that we picked up (and/or wrote down) over the past week. They come from a variety of sources including magazines, newsletters, online and personal experience.
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