Very creative! Only for those who appreciate art!After using a virtual assistant in our home for the past two years, it finally occurred to me: Why not put it to good use in the workshop?

Installing smart home Wi-Fi switches and sockets is simple and affordable compared to traditional remote switches. With a smart speaker,

I get quick answers to questions such as what time is it, how many inches and how many centimeters. I also use the virtual assistant to control my little dust collector, vacuum cleaner and shop lights. For safety, I do not use virtual assistants to control electrical appliances.

It is important to ensure that the smart plug is rated for the electrical requirements of the device attached.For workpieces too large for the drill press, use the wing cutter to make a template by cutting the hole in a scrap. Then, rough-cut the hole in the workpiece with a jigsaw.

Secure the template over the hole with double-faced tape and complete the hole with a router and pattern bit.Next, sand or plane stock to just a hair thicker than the rule.

Cut spacers from this stock and glue them between the top and bottom, with the T-nut on the inside, as shown, using the width of the ruler as a guide for placement and spacing.

I added machine screws with cap nuts to reinforce the joint. Frankly, they’re overkill, but I like the way they look.