Welcome to my shop tips page. This will be the place where I'll post simple shop ideas, jigs, and other things that might be of use for the hobby woodworker. Check back from time to time, as I'll be adding more. Enjoy.

Shop Tip #1: Miter saw dust catcher thingy.

Shop Tip #2: Grinder wheel storage in a CD-R spindle pack.

Shop Tip #3: Dust and chip collector pan for a mini lathe.

Shop Tip #4: One gallon safety can for tossing oily rags.

Shop Tip #5: Drill press converted to a spindle sander.

Shop Tip #6: Cheap Ikea halogen task lamp.

Shop Tip #7: PVC tubing lumber storage.

Shop Tip #8: A case history illustrating why buying Delta power tools may not be such a brilliant idea.

Shop Tip #9: A set of simple dogs for a DIY downdraft table.

Shop Tip #10: Using a drill bit for a quickie setup gauge block.

Shop Tip #11: Spotting random-orbit sander scratches before it's too late.

Shop Tip #12: Quick clamping pad for corners.

Shop Tip #13: Non-stick surface for glue-ups.

Shop Tip #14: Shop-made PVC vacuum attachment for a dust collector.