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3 Micro-Jig Splitter

2 Saw Jaw___

For years, woodworkers have used a scrap of wood to keep their saw blade from turning while loosening the arbor nut. Here's an improvement over that. The Saw Jau> works like an oversize wrench. It fits around your saw blade, holding it stationary while you loosen the arbor nut. Plus, it protects the carbide teeth at

There's no doubt about it, woodworking can be a fairly expensive hobby, especially when you consider the cost of some of the major power tools in the average workshop. But fortunately, not every woodworking tool is expensive. There are plenty of cool tools for woodworkers that won't break the bank.

Here's a look at some of our favorite tools under $50. Some of these'are tools that I use almost every time I'm in the shop. Others are simply "nice to have." But all of them make woodworking more enjoyable.

So whether you're shopping for a gift for yourself or simply need to give someone else an idea of what to get you, here are some great alternatives to more socks and ties. All of these items are commonly available through many woodworking mail-order sources. And many of them are available for purchase online at www.WoodsmithStore.com.

The Micro-jig splitter is a clever device that snaps into a zero-clearance table saw insert, right behind the blade. It reduces the chances of kickback by preventing your workpiece from pinching the back of the blade. The splitter comes with everything you need for a foolproof installation on your own zero-clearance insert. S15.

4 Hock Plane Iron

| Starrett Pro-Site Protractor

This tool is the perfect companion for your miter saw. You can use it to transfer angles directly to your saw. If you're making a miter joint, a scale on the protractor "does the math" for you and tells you what angle to set your miter saw for each half of the joint, or to cut a complementary angle. $45.

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If you use a hand plane in your shop and haven't tried a Hock replacement iron, you don't know what you're missing. These irons are thicker, giving you a smoother cut with less chatter. They're available for most sizes of bench and block planes. $36 to $43.