In this video I’m reviving a handful of “forgotten” shop tips—little things that have been around forever, but if you’re new to woodworking (or you just haven’t done them in a while) they can make your work safer, cleaner, and more accurate. I start by making a simple, accurate miter box using straight, flat stock and flathead screws so it sits nicely in a vise. To get dead-on layout, I double-check my tri-square against an engineering square, then I use medium CA glue and accelerator as a temporary clamp to lock a guide block in place so I can start a clean, straight cut at a perfect angle. Next I show how I clean saw blades fast—about 15 minutes—using nothing more than hot water and generic dish soap in a plastic wash bin (I’m picky about depth because not all pail lids are created equal). A soft brush does most of the work, and I only touch stubborn spots with a fine wire brush. I also demonstrate a handy clamping trick: PVA glue for the joint, then tiny dabs of CA glue at the ends with accelerator to “tack clamp” when regular clamps won’t fit. Finally, I cover two shop favorites: stretch wrap/packing film to keep glue off clamps and organize cords/parts, and a clear Lexan table saw throat plate for those times I want to see dust collection or what’s happening under the cut.