Upgrade your woodworking game with these clever tricks that are trending this year!
1. Magnetic Tape on Tools
Add magnetic tape to your measuring tape, clamps, or saw handles to quickly grab nails and screws while you work.
2. Painter’s Tape for Perfect Glue Lines
Apply painter’s tape along your glue joints to prevent excess squeeze-out and reduce sanding time later.
3. Sandpaper Wrapped Blocks
Wrap sandpaper around scrap wood to create a custom sanding block for edges, curves, and corners.
4. Use a Pencil Eraser for Screw Grip
Having trouble with a stripped screw? Press a pencil eraser between the screwdriver and the screw for better grip.
5. Drill Depth Control with Tape
Wrap painter’s tape around your drill bit to mark the depth. A simple way to avoid overdrilling!
6. Reuse Sawdust for Filler
Mix fine sawdust with wood glue to fill cracks and nail holes for a seamless finish.
7. Zip Ties for Clamp Substitutes
In tight spots, zip ties work as temporary clamps when traditional clamps won’t fit.
8. Use a Credit Card for Glue Spread
Old plastic cards make perfect glue spreaders—cheap, flexible, and reusable.
9. Chalk for Anti-Slip Sandpaper
Rub chalk on your sandpaper to prevent clogging when sanding soft woods or resinous surfaces.
10. Marking Knife = Cleaner Cuts
Swap your pencil for a marking knife when laying out cuts—your lines will be cleaner and more precise.
