How To Make A Pipe Clamp Storage Rack

By Robert Robillard

Pipe Clamp Storage Rack Workshop Tip I’m a neat freak and hate when my shop is a mess.  Part of being neat is being organized. You can never have enough clamps so recently I decided that I needed a better way to store my pipe clamps.  My clamps range from 24 inches to 60 inches. …

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Rockler Dust Right Quick Release Kit

By Robert Robillard

Rockler Dust Right The folks at Rockler recently sent me their Dust Right Tool Port to review and evaluate.    The Dust Right Port connects nicely to any shop tool with a 2-1/2” or 4” dust port, while the Dust Right handle fits perfectly onto the ports. The Dust Right™ Handle is a super convenient way to…

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Preventing Pipe Clamp Stains

By Robert Robillard

Prevent stains on wood from black pipe clamps   Dear Concord Carpenter, I recently tried your “pipe clamp extension clamp” on a project and it worked great!!  Thank you for taking the time to post that tip and video. I have another questions for you.  How can I prevent the wood that I am clamping…

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Johnson Level 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide

By Robert Robillard

Johnson Level & Tool J4900 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide The Johnson Level & Tool 98-Inch Aluminum Cutting Guide is a rip guide that is designed to give you a straight edge for ripping plywood stock, doors and other large objects that may be too big to put through a table saw. It is made up…

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Hands Free Level

By Robert Robillard

Workshop Tip:  Using A Clamp To Hold A Level In Place: . I mostly work alone. If you’re a solo carpenter it behooves you to take the time to think about tips, techniques and methods of work that will not only help you accomplish your job, but save you time and money. One such tip…

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Painless Picture Hanging

By Robert Robillard

 Perfect Picture Level If you hang alot of pictures or install appliances here’s a simple, hands free level tool to make your job easier. It’s called the Picture Perfect Level, and it’s made by Johnson Level. Johnson Perfect Picture Level The Perfect Picture Level is a lightweight ninety degree level with dual Vials to simultaneously check plumb…

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Table Saw Auxiliary Fence

By Robert Robillard

Auxiliary Table Saw Or Sacrificial Fence When I say Table Saw Auxiliary Fence or sacrificial fence I mean a wood fence that I can run a saw blade up against without damage and easily change out when I cut into it. An Table Saw Auxiliary Fence is incredibly valuable.   It protects the facing of your table…

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Hands Free Leveling

By Robert Robillard

Wood Clamping With One Handed Bar Clamps: Many, many times when working in the shop I end up wishing I had an extra hand to hold something.  When working alone in your shop its important to find the right tools or jigs that make your work process flow easier, faster and stress free.  Below is…

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