ShopNotes #2 1992-03-01

March 1992
Issue 2

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Table of Contents

Drill Press Caddy4

This handy Drill Press Caddy provides instant access to your bits and accessories.

Radial Arm Saw Fence7

A versatile Radial Arm Saw Fence along with two shop-made fence accessories: a stop block and a hold-down.

Combustibles10

How to prevent spontaneous combustion from occuring in your shop. Also, tips on safe disposal of finishing supplies and materials.

Hand Scrapers12

Two methods for sharpening a scraper let you create a cutting burr in just a few minutes. (We've also included a burnishing jig to make it even faster.)

Storage System16

This wall-mounted storage system features a variety of shop-made bins. The different-sized bins allow you to customize the system to meet your storage needs.

Joiner's Mallet22

Laminated construction is combined with lead weights to create a mallet with excellent balance and heft.

Hand-Cut Mortises26

The right tools coupled with a simple technique will have you cutting mortises by hand in no time.

Shop Solutions28

Five shop-tested tips: A Countersink and Bit Organizer, Framing Square Stop, Finishing Stand-Offs, Radial Arm Saw Depth Stop, And an Idea for Gluing-Up.

Soss Hinges30

A brief history, applications, and tips on installation.

Scenes from the Shop32