WORKSHOP TIPS

Auxiliary Fence Scale

I have difficulty making accurate measurements when I install my auxiliary fence, because its plywood is a weird thickness. My solution is to create a new scale based on the plywood.

Zero the fence next to the blade and slide a thin ruler under the plastic curser. The ruler must rest under the curser without touching. Also, make sure the ruler is accurately scaled—inexpensive rulers may be inaccurate. Once the curser line is aligned with the ruler’s zero mark, tape the ruler in place.—Rich Flynn

Router Wrench Grips

I own several routers and they all have thin wrenches that are awkward to hold. To avoid frustration, I made the handles thicker by housing