Thanks to the magic algorithm at HourlyPress, we bring you our fantastic finds from around the world of woodworking! Highlights include the free drawer pull plans – man those things are handy! Also be sure to check out the Scratch Awl Class from WoodZone – those WoodZone “igits” are cranking out some amazing build notes and tutorials these days, not to mention a great forum. Also, be sure to check out the woodworking guest post over at Tom’s WorkBench – it’s a great description of one man’s love of woodworking.
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KnotScott knows what’s hot in the world of woodworking, and he’s got the forum picks to prove it! This week you’ll enjoy marveling at the picture frame assembled inside of a whiskey bottle – how did they do it? Also, the sobering results of the first ever non-occupational table saw injury study. Are you doing everything you can to stay safe on your table saw? We hope you’ll enjoy!
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Does anyone cut coves on their table saws anymore? Something tells me it’s a dying art – Popular Mechanics from the 50’s and 60’s wrote about it several times but it’s dropped off since then in the woodworking and handyman mags.

Anyhow, I hope this collection is useful to those who plan to cut their own molding or have other cove needs in their woodworking projects!
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Mortise and tenons have a noble heritage – woodworkers have used them for thousands of years to make great joints. And without tables saws too, much less table saw tenon jigs ;P We’re gonna leave you hanging when it comes to mortising, but we’ve got you covered on the TENONS!!!

Without further ado, 13 Tenon Jig Plans!:
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End tearout. Get cleaner cuts. Keep debris off your blade. What’s not to love about zero clearance inserts for your table saw? This plan collection covers the basics of zero clearance insert plans, and should help you brainstorm features you never knew you needed!
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Reheat that cup of coffee and make sure the boss isn’t looking… this week’s roundup is a doozie! We’ve got Popular Woodworking’s Best New Tools of 2009, with a ton of hand tools… and a few tools for real woodworkers (just kidding Neaderthals!). Then we’ve got a real treasure of the internet, free videos from the New Yankee Woodshop! And… there’s 9 more great finds from the web this week. ENJOY!
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As usual, KnotScott knocks it out of the park (with a bat he made himself ;)! If your hunting for dados then stop by his first find, which reveals the most popular of the top dado offerings. Also up for debate – push sticks vs. the grr-ripper… Survey says it’s not much of a contest! And in the “so-crazy-it-might-work” department you have to check out the guy who’s going to try his still-working air hockey table as an outfeed table.
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Many people choose circular saws + guides for big rips. They’re great, actually, especially for cutting down sheet goods. But what about ripping big boards into multiple thin, precise strips? Well, that puts you in table saw territory buddy. This plan collection will have you cutting skinny strips like a pro.
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When life hands you a snow shovel, head for the shop instead and get started on a snow sled! Nothing beats back the misery of frozen toes and noses like high speed descents.

These sled plans didn’t quite fit in with our miter sleds, cross cut sleds and panel cutting sleds ;D (hawhaw!)
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As KnotScott says, “This is raw and short, but the last one is worth going to the presses for…” He’s right, it’s worth going to press with! I moved the last one up to the front… It’s a table saw safety device that stops the blade when it senses your fingers. And unlike SawStop, it doesn’t wait until your finger actually touches the blade. Also unlike SawStop the device is after market so you can keep your old table saw ;)
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