ShopNotes #3 1992-05-01

May 1992
Issue 3

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Table of Contents

Slip-on Auxiliary Fence4

This auxiliary fence slips over your rip fence so you can cut rabbets or support tall workpieces.

Bevel Grinding Jig6

Grinding a precise, even bevel on a chisel or plane iron is easy once you've built this handy jig.

Router Trammel8

Cut perfect circles or arcs with your router and this shop-made trammel.

Tool Carry-All10

A removable tray for small jobs and a storage tray for organizing parts and hardware are just two of the features of this handy Carry-All.

Plate Joinery16

Make tight-fitting joints quickly and easily by cutting matching slots and then gluing in a wood "biscuit."

Making Plate Joints18

Plate Joiners20

A review of four plate joiners priced for the home workshop: Ryobi, Freud, Porter-Cable, and Skil.

Clamping Station22

A flexible clamping station for gluing-up perfectly flat panels and frames. And it doubles as an assembly area.

Shop Solutions26

Four shop-tested tips: A Drill Press Clamp, Scraper Holder, Shop-Made Bench Vise, And a Tip for Storing your Shop Manuals.

Toggle Clamps28

A look at these versatile clamps along with tips and ideas on how to use them in your shop.

Scenes from the Shop32