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November 2014
ShopNotes No. 31
Features
Shop Project
6 / Miter Saw Station
This miter saw station will spoil you. When you raise the folding wings, two extension tables provide all the support you need for cutting long workpieces. And with a flip-up stop block that slides along a fence, you can make precision cuts without measuring and marking.
In The Shop
14 / Miter Saw Tune-Up
It’s easy to keep your power miter saw running smoothly and accurately. All it takes is some routine maintenance and a few basic adjustments.
Feature Project
16 / Low-Speed Grinding Jig
You can get razor sharp edges on your plane irons and jointer knives with this shop-built grinding jig. Along with a grinding wheel that’s chucked in the drill press and spinning at low speed, it gives you complete control over every step of the grinding process.
Departments
Tips & Techniques
4 / Readers' Tips
Our readers offer their own shop-tested tips: Magnetic Resaw Fence, Leg Leveler, String Clamp, Speed Control, and a tip for Hanging Full-Overlay Doors.
Selecting Tools
24 / Compound Miter Saws
Thinking about buying a compound miter saw? Our three-man team tests four popular models and offers practical suggestions on the best one to buy.
Finishing Room
28 / Shellac
Shellac has been around for years — and there’s a good reason for it. Besides providing plenty of protection, it’s extremely easy to apply. This “old timer” also provides solutions to many modern finishing problems.
Tips From Our Shop
30 / Shop Solutions
Whether you’re building the projects in this issue or another one altogether, this collection of tips from the guys in our shop is sure to come in handy.