ShopNotes #14 1994-03-01

March 1994
Issue 14

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Table of Contents

Miter Gauge Fence4

Make quick and accurate cuts on the table saw with this shop-built fence for your miter gauge.

Anti-Kickback Bits6

An in-depth look at how anti-kickback router bits work. Also, a comparison of the different bits available.

Chisel Plane8

Cleaning up hard to reach places (like the corners of a drawer or panel) is easy with a chisel plane. All it takes to make your own is some simple hardware, a blade, and a scrap of wood.

Stock Preparation12

The foundation of a quality project can be traced back to how carefully the stock is prepared before the actual building begins.

Fold-Down Work Center16

This wall-mounted work center offers plenty of built-in storage to keep your tools right at hand. It also features a bench that folds down to provide a solid work surface. And a flip-up door holds an optional shop light.

  • Page 16: Materials and Hardware list
    Hardware list indicates #4 finish nails but should be #4D finish nails.
  • Page 19: Figure 2
    Drawing indicates that you use #4 finish nails but should be #4D. Also, note that the dadoes should be 1/4" deep.
  • Page 22: Instructions for Bench.
    The last paragraph of the Bench instructions refers reader to Fig. 11a but should refer to Fig. 11b.
  • Page 22: Instructions for Door
    The last paragraph of the Door instructions refers reader to Fig. 11b but should refer to Fig. 11a.
  • Page 22: Instructions for Assembly
    The second paragraph refers reader to Fig. 12a, but should refer to 12b.
  • Page 23: Instructions for Mount Legs
    Second paragraph, first sentence refers reader to Fig. 14b but should be 14a.

Drill Press Tips24

Solutions to some of the most common drilling problems in the shop. Also, simple jigs you can make to increase your accuracy when working with a drill press.

Shop Solutions28

Five Shop-Tested Tips: Pipe Clamp Caddy, Bench-Mounted Belt Sander, Shop-Made Chisel Holder, Foot Pedal Modification, and a Tip for Mixing Powdered Glue.

  • Page 28: Illustration
    Incorrect measurement in upper left edge. The measurement 4 1/4" should be 4 3/8".

Gel Stains30

Scenes from the Shop32