ShopNotes #6 1992-11-01

November 1992
Issue 6

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Table of Contents

Tilting Drill Press Table4

A tilting table, an adjustable fence, and a replaceable insert makes it easy to drill straight or angled holes.

Adjustable Stop Block8

This stop block is ideal for making stopped cuts on a router table, band saw, or drill press. It's "micro-adjustable" so you can fine tune the position for an exact cut.

Forstner Bits10

Guided by its rim instead of a centerpoint, a Forstner bit cuts near perfect flat-bottomed holes at any angle.

Shop-Built Clamps12

Two clamps you can build at a fraction of the cost of store-bought clamps. One for gluing up panels and the other for quick clamping jobs.

Table Saw Tenoning Jig16

Precision tenons are easy with this shop-made jig for your table saw. It features a unique double-stop so you can cut both sides of a tenon without flipping the workpiece.

  • Page 19: Figure 6.
    Measurement along bottom edge printed as 2 3/4" but should be 3".

Tips for Cutting Tenons24

From stock preparation and layout, to cutting the cheeks and shoulders, these helpful tips will show you how to cut a tenon that fits perfectly.

Shop Solutions28

Five shop-tested tips: Zero Clearance Insert, Depth Gauge, Cut-off Jig for a Circular Saw, Squaring a Mitered Corner, and a Tip for Mortising Hinges.

Knock-Down Fittings30

All it takes to build furniture that's easy to knock down and put back together again is the right hardware.

Scenes from the Shop32