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Why router bits come loose, and how to stop it!

Posted on June 28, 2018 at 6:45 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Router Tutorials

Hint: Don’t overtighten!

Many of you are installing your table saw blade the wrong way!

Posted on June 27, 2018 at 6:56 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials

Don’t do this to your saw blade!

Why every woodworker needs an “Arc Bow”

Posted on June 20, 2018 at 7:05 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Other Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

How to make an arch bow

Template resizing

Posted on June 5, 2018 at 7:11 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Router Tutorials

How to resize a template/pattern for your router

Router Tip: Small Parts Safety

Posted on May 29, 2018 at 7:22 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Router Tutorials, Shop Safety

Keep your fingers safe with this simple idea!

Why you should be using TAPE on your router table fence

Posted on May 24, 2018 at 8:42 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Router Tutorials

Blue tape- its for more than just paint!

Are you using the wrong band saw blades?

Posted on May 22, 2018 at 7:30 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Band Saw Tutorials

Tutorial for the best setup for woodworking NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: Get your sawblades here: https://www.sawblade.com/ Follow us on social media►…

A Must Watch! Avoid Kickback!

Posted on May 21, 2018 at 7:50 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials

How table saw kickback injuries occur, and how to STOP them!

Clean Your Saw Blades

Posted on May 19, 2018 at 7:57 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials

You need to know how I clean my table saw blades (and where to get them sharpened)

How to SAFELY clean your table saw top WITHOUT damaging it!

Posted on May 18, 2018 at 7:48 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials

Protect your table saw top so it lasts!

You HAVE to see these six cool woodworking tools!

Posted on May 16, 2018 at 7:55 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools

Atlanta show part 2 of cool tools

WARNING: If you watch this, you’ll want to make a Shaker oval box!

Posted on May 11, 2018 at 8:09 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools, Uncategorized

Book Review of Shaker Boxes by John Wilson

How do you oil router bit bearings?

Posted on May 10, 2018 at 8:20 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Router Tutorials

A quick-tip about router bearing oil

6 Cool Tools woodworkers MUST SEE!

Posted on April 10, 2018 at 5:53 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools

Atlanta show part 1

Ask Stumpy (A Very Personal Video)

Posted on April 6, 2018 at 6:21 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Uncategorized, Vlog, Workshop Improvements

Will my shaky hands end my woodworking career?

Bearing Changing Jig

Posted on March 9, 2018 at 6:45 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Other Tutorials, Router Tutorials

A cool jig for changing your router bit’s bearings!

Don’t forget your band saw’s tension!

Posted on March 7, 2018 at 7:32 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Band Saw Tutorials

Band saw tension reminders

WATCH THIS before buying/using a Worksharp 3000 tool sharpener

Posted on March 1, 2018 at 7:41 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Sharpening

worksharp 3000 tips

Easy & Cheap Homemade Spring Clamps!

Posted on February 27, 2018 at 7:57 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Old-Timey Woodworking, Other Tutorials

These clamps come in handy for all sorts of odd jobs!

The best way to deal with squeeze-out

Posted on February 26, 2018 at 8:08 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Finishing, Joinery, Other Tutorials

Don’t wipe your glue!

“My dados don’t fit!”

Posted on February 22, 2018 at 8:16 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Table Saw Tutorials

Fine tune them with this clever jig!

Are tool rolls safe for chisels and carving gouges?

Posted on February 20, 2018 at 9:11 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Old-Timey Woodworking, Quick-Tips

How to safely store/transport your chisels to protect them and you!

10 AMAZING things you can do with a combination square!

Posted on February 16, 2018 at 7:51 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Old-Timey Woodworking

Its a more useful tool than you thought!

Stop tripping over your power tool cords!

Posted on February 13, 2018 at 8:36 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Other Tutorials, Quick-Tips, Shop Safety

A quick tip for better cord management

How Bob Clagett taught me to make time

Posted on February 11, 2018 at 9:22 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools, Uncategorized

A Stumpy Nubs book review of Making Time

How to cut tenons on a TABLE SAW SLED!

Posted on February 10, 2018 at 9:33 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials, Workshop Improvements

Step up your tenon game!

How to set your table saw blade to the perfect height EVERY TIME!

Posted on February 7, 2018 at 9:48 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials

A quick tip to improve your cuts

You’re using the wrong table saw blade for joinery!

Posted on January 30, 2018 at 6:06 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Table Saw Tutorials

Flat kerf joinery blades

Make SAFER, cleaner table saw cuts with this homemade device!

Posted on January 29, 2018 at 6:47 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials, Workshop Improvements

Make your own splitter+zero clearance inserts!

Scary wood chisel accident! I could have lost a finger!

Posted on January 24, 2018 at 7:01 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Old-Timey Woodworking, Shop Safety

A lesson for everyone, novice to pro!

You need to find a copy of these 40-year old woodworking books!

Posted on January 12, 2018 at 7:22 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools, Vlog

Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking book review

10 Woodworking tools you MUST SEE!

Posted on January 5, 2018 at 7:39 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools

Great chisels, cheap band saw blades, sweet screwdrivers and more cool tools!

A Router Jig for Half-Blind Dovetails

Posted on December 20, 2017 at 7:50 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Router Tutorials

Making your own is cheap and easy!

How to lay out dovetails FAST and EASY!

Posted on December 17, 2017 at 8:03 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Router Tutorials

Cut through and half-blind joints

Custom Moulding Knives

Posted on December 12, 2017 at 8:19 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Misc. Tool Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

This tool will save me a lot of money on my upcoming cabinet project and house remodeling!

Router 101: Picture Frames

Posted on November 7, 2017 at 8:29 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Furniture, Router Tutorials

Impress your friends with these 10 amazing frames you can make with regular router bits!

10 MUST SEE digital woodworking tools

Posted on November 1, 2017 at 9:50 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools

Why YOU should go Hi-Tech!

The BEST Table Saw Jig for Tapers

Posted on November 1, 2017 at 9:13 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials, Workshop Improvements

watch the video then build your own with the free plans on our website!

Some of the most AMAZING veneer work I’ve ever seen!

Posted on October 30, 2017 at 9:28 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools, Vlog

A Stumpy Book Review

Sorting out how wood is measured and sold

Posted on October 24, 2017 at 8:05 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Wood & Material Tutorials

A useful 2 minute lumber lesson

How to make ANY moulding with REGULAR router bits!

Posted on October 12, 2017 at 8:12 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Router Tutorials

You can make crown moulding, baseboards picture frames and more!

Check Out This Cool Router Skill!!

Posted on September 25, 2017 at 8:28 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Router Tutorials

How to cut CURVED coves for mouldings and trim!

Five MUST SEE ways to make your workshop mobile!

Posted on September 20, 2017 at 8:38 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Cool Tools

cool tools #8

Diamond Sharpening Stones 101

Posted on March 30, 2017 at 3:37 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Sharpening

How to choose the right one in a world where you get what you pay for.

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