Tips of the Week: T-Pin Probes, Shop Fans, Clamping with Glue, and Using Digital Calipers
This week’s roundup of the best tips, tricks, and shop hacks that have crossed our transom.
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Tips of the Week: Lego Mold Boxes, Know Your Screws, and Yet More Glue Tips and Tricks
Another week of diverse and delicious tips for drilling, gluing, fastening, and more.
Tips of the Week: Soldering 101, Soap Case Project Boxes, Flexi-Tips for Gluing
Another week of makers sharing their favorite tips, tricks, shop shortcuts, and cool tools.
Make Your Own Dremel Tool Sanding Drums
A quick and easy way to make your own rotary tool sanding drums.
Tips of the Week: More Great Glue Hacks, Jigsaw Cutting, and Wading Out of Your Depth
Creative advice from David Bowie and another emergent theme this week: glue.
Talking Tips and Tools on the Cool Tools Podcast
I was a guest on Kevin Kelly and Mark Frauenfelder’s Cool Tools podcast.
Tips of the Week: Cheap Stripper, DIY Cutting Oil, and a Soap Finish
This week’s emergent theme: brewing your own solvents, oils, and finishes.
