When building a project, I don't like to stoop and I don't like to stretch. So I came up with a quick way to adapt the height of my workspace to the job at hand.

Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Adjustable Assembly Table".

One easy way to customize the look of a project is to make your own door and drawer pulls. And it's a great use for some special pieces of scrap wood. To make one yourself, take a look at this simple technique.

Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Shop-Made Pull".

Let me show you a simple tip that saved me from my forgetfulness.

Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Countersink Tip".

A good push block keeps your hands safe while ripping and gives you firm control of a workpiece. When it comes to ripping small pieces, I've found the perfect push block - and it doesn't cost a penny.

Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES:The Perfect Push Block".

Sharpening edge tools with sandpaper is an old trick. Here's a way to take better advantage of this simple technique.

Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Sandpaper Sharpening Platform".

Installing metal drawer slides can seem a bit intimidating, but I’ve found a simple method that eliminates complicated measuring for each drawer slide.

Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Installing Drawer Slides".

Let me show you a simple way to make your large power tools a little more shop friendly.

Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: A Table Saw Bumper".

I came up with a convenient way to get power to my workbench and add extra tool storage at the same time. Take a look.

Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Over the Bench Tool Rack".

I had a hard time hauling sheets of plywood in my small pickup truck. The solution turned out to be pretty simple. Take a look.

Continue reading: "WOODSMITH: Pickup Plywood Rack".

Deep drawers in my shop quickly become a jumble of tools and supplies. So after a little spring cleaning, I came up with a handy way to organize them.

Continue reading: "SHOPNOTES: Organizing Drawers".