Drill pilot holes through dadoes before assembly

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If you are having trouble getting your screws centered in the dado after assembly, try pre-drilling the pilot holes from inside before assembly. This will give you perfectly centered holes every time.... Read More

Use water and heat to erase dents in wood

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If your project has a dent or two in the unfinished wood, apply a few drops of water to the indent, then heat it using a standard household iron. Sand it smooth and the dent is gone!... Read More

Know your growth rings for tight joints

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Wood tends to cup in the direction opposite the growth rings curve. Arrange your boards so all of the growth rings curve out at the ends of the boards and your joints will stay tighter.... Read More

Styrofoam makes a great pencil holder

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put a 1×2 block of styrofoam on or near all of your major tools and workstations. After your done with a pencil, just stab it into the styrofoam and it will handy the next time you need it.... Read More