Power Sander Hack: Sock Filter

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Sock Sander

Replace a worn or missing sawdust collection bag on a power hand tool with an old sock. Stretch the sock over the tool dust chute and secure it with a rubber band (shorten the sock if it interferes with tool operation). P.S. No socks with holes, please. — Don C. Hall

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