Tip and tricks

[Wichman]

I intend for this post to be a place where anyone can jot down short tips and tricks, one or two lines. I'll start:

When I need to fold a long compound pattern, I use my small sheet metal brake (18" HF)

 

[Wichman]

A beaders reamer makes a great needle file, much smaller than a "regular"needle file and the reamer has a finer grit.

[crupiea]

When using really small drill bits,  Clip the bottom end off so only just enough sticks out of the drill to make it through the wood.  This way they dont break just under the weight of the drill and drive you nuts.