When you drill all the way through a piece of wood, the side the bit goes through is smooth and clean but when the drill bit comes out of the back, it tears and splinters the wood. Prevent drill tear out by placing a piece of sacrificial wood behind the bit as it exits the material.
Keep Your Hands from Staining Your Woodworking
Oily, greasy and stained hands can instantly ruin any fine woodworking project. Dust your hands with a bit of sawdust to help prevent oily hands from staining the wood for good.
Hairspray Chalk Line Preserver
Spray hairspray on a snapped chalk line to keep the chalk from wiping or blowing away.
Aluminum Foil Anti-Static Dryer Balls
Make a small ball of aluminum foil and use it to replace dryer sheets to reduce static electricity.
Alka-Seltzer Vase Cleaner
Toss a couple alka-seltzer tablets in a vase with water to help loosen residue.
Small Nail Holder Saves your Fingers
Use a comb as a nail holder for small nails to avoid hammering your fingers.
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