ShopNotes Online Extras give you step-by-step videos, technique and project animation, bonus cutting diagrams, and a lot more. http://www.shopnotes.com/extras/ Fri, 16 May 2008 22:26:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt http://www.shopnotes.com/images/layout/shopnotes-masthead-small.gif http://www.shopnotes.com/extras/ http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/099/extras/panel-cutting-lumber-cart/ I use quite a bit of plywood for furniture and shop projects. But I always end up with a number of odd-sized pieces left over. Although they're not as big as full sheets, these cutoffs still take up a lot of space. My solution is this lumber storage cart. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:14:58 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/098/extras/using-the-leigh-dovetail-jig/ When it comes to cutting dovetails of all shapes and sizes, this jig can handle it all. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Articles Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:13:26 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/098/extras/curved-lid-tool-chest/ Building a handsome home for your tools is always a special project, and this tool chest is no exception. A little time and patience is all it takes. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:30:00 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/098/extras/folding-worktable/ Space in a shop is always at a premium, so I'm always looking for ways I can make better use of the space I already have. That's where this table comes in. It's the perfect extra worksurface or tool stand. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/098/extras/gluing-box-joints/ Gluing up box joints can be a tedious job. But there are a few things you can do to make the task easier. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Articles Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/098/extras/miter-saw-fence-risers/ The miter saw fence system shown in ShopNotes No. 98 is a great way to add accuracy and extend the capabilities of your miter saw. It was designed for a worksurface with the miter saw mounted to an adjacent recessed shelf. However, you can still take advantage of the fence system even if you don't have this same setup. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Design Options Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/097/videos/before-and-after-shop-upgrade/ With a few sheets of plywood, MDF, some 2x4s, and common hardware, you can build this complete storage system and workcenter. It's designed for maximum utility in a minimum amount of space. Plus, you can customize it to suit your needs and shop layout. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Video Workshop Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:55:59 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/097/videos/making-a-zero-clearance-insert/ While an auxiliary fence prevents tearout along the back edge of a workpiece, it doesn't help along the bottom face. As the blade exits the bottom of the workpiece, the teeth can cause tearout -- especially with the wide opening in most table saw inserts. If you need a clean cut along both faces of a workpiece, the solution is a zero-clearance insert. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Video Workshop Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:55:02 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/097/videos/sanding-an-edge-straight/ An oscillating spindle sander is a great help for smoothing contours. But I came up with a way to use mine to "joint" or smooth the edge of a straight workpiece. (Note: this tip works well with a drill press as well. See the video.) The simple key is a jointing fence. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Video Workshop Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:19:39 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/097/extras/before-and-after-shop-upgrade/ Organization is the key to making any shop work well, no matter what the size. And if your shop is like most, it could use some additional storage space. (I know mine could.) That's where this shop system comes in. It's obvious there's a lot of storage space packed into this wall system. What's not so apparent is its easy-to-build design. Each unit is assembled from standardized components. And it's made from inexpensive, easy-to-find construction lumber, MDF, and plywood. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:57:24 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/097/videos/using-a-beam-compass/ Using a beam compass like this one from ShopNotes No. 97 can help with a wide variety of layout tasks in the shop. This beam compass has a fixed head at one end and a sliding head that moves along the beam. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Video Workshop Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/096/videos/drawer-joint-bits/ In ShopNotes No. 96, we showed how a drawer joint bit in your router table is a fast and easy way to make drawers in a short amount of time. The key to how this works is the bit and its unique stepped profile. What it allows you to do is cut both halves of the joint at the same bit height -- all you need to do is change the fence. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Video Workshop Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:57:45 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/096/extras/custom-chisel-case/ My chisels get used on just about every project I build. So having them close at hand is a must. Plus, they need to be protected so they stay sharp. The solution to both these problems is this chisel case. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:43:43 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/096/videos/sliding-hold-down/ When ripping narrow strips or cutting a rabbet along the edge of a workpiece, it's sometimes hard to keep the board flat against the saw table. And if you use the featherboard, it can get in the way. The handy sliding hold-down jig in ShopNotes No. 96 solves these problems. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Video Workshop Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:46:08 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/096/extras/multi-purpose-disk-sander/ Having the right tool for the job certainly makes a woodworking task easier. Take shaping and smoothing parts, for example. Getting smooth, even curves can be tough to do by hand or with portable sanders. But after building this disk sander, those hassles are a thing of the past. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:26:49 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/095/extras/festool-domino/ Ten seconds -- that's about all the time it takes to create and assemble a solid, long-lasting joint using the Festool Domino you see here. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Articles Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:41:23 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/095/extras/multi-purpose-table/ The table you see here is like a workbench in a kit. Slide a panel here, twist a knob there, and it converts from a portable "briefcase" to a sturdy workstation for your hobbies. But don't let its small size and portability fool you. This table is designed from the ground up to provide a solid, stable platform for working on hobbies and crafts. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:16:53 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/095/extras/high-tech-tool-chest/ It seems like every tool chest I've ever had was too heavy to move around once it was loaded up with tools. Well, that's not the case any more. With just a little "high-tech" aluminum riveted to some 1/4" plywood, I was able to build a lightweight chest that was portable and heavy-duty. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:41:55 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/094/extras/cutoff-storage-bins/ For a long time, my "system" for storing short pieces of wood was simple -- squirrel it away in every nook and cranny I could find. The problem with this arrangement was lack of organization. I didn't always know what I had on hand. So, to tackle this problem, I built the cutoff bins featured in ShopNotes No. 94. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:42:22 +0100 http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/094/extras/drill-press-table-and-fence-system/ When I turn to the drill press, it's because I need precisely placed and perfectly straight holes. But the standard, cast iron table won't support anything but the smallest workpiece. Then, trying to clamp a workpiece in place can be a frustrating exercise. And you can forget about dust collection. The table and fence system in ShopNotes No. 94 solves all these problems. It turns your drill press into a precision woodworking tool. shopnotes@shopnotes.com Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagrams Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:45:40 +0100