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3 weeks ago | woodmagazine.com | Dave Stone

A router lift increases table-routing accuracy by replacing your router’s factory adjustment mechanism with one of much higher precision. Integrated measuring scales, low-backlash adjustment screws, and height locks further aid accuracy, while above-the-table bit changes increase convenience. Check out the differences in five current models.   Rockler’s Pro Lift (above) features two height adjustment access points in the top plate.

3 weeks ago | woodmagazine.com | Dave Stone

Jigsaws and multi-tools both prove useful for making odd-shaped cuts, working with non-wood materials, and more. Let’s take a look at two new tools in each category that all share a common feature: a barrel-style grip designed to position your hand closer to the cutting line for greater control. The Bosch GST18V-50B and the Ridgid R86346 both offer the power needed to cut through 2-by material plus the finesse for fine scroll cuts in ¼" plywood.

2 months ago | woodmagazine.com | Kevin Boyle

Make curved wood parts by bending thin strips of wood. That's how we made the legs for a quilt rack in WOOD magazine issue 244. Senior Design Editor Kevin Boyle shows how to glue and clamp the strips to create a smooth arch. Kevin with WOOD magazine. We shot a video on a coat rack that I've been working on. It's basically a cold form-bent lamination that we've been showing, and the last video I did, we did a video on making the form, and we'll get to that in a second.

2 months ago | woodmagazine.com | Dave Stone

Sometimes innovation is revolutionary; this year, it was evolutionary. We rounded up an eclectic collection of products that elevate the craft of woodworking by improving on tools and expanding on systems. Rockler’s new T-track drop-ins make it easy to connect, turn, and terminate tracks, and provide convenient places to insert and remove track bolts without having to slide them through entire lengths of track.

Jan 3, 2025 | woodmagazine.com | Zach Brown

The Timber Line Express line of toy train woodworking projects deserves a track setup as elegant as they are. Whether you're building the train as a display or for play, these options for track have you covered from a simple single track loop to an entire working switchyard. If you haven't started on your train yet, check out these plans and kits for engine and cars. Then come back here to get your train on track.