ShopNotes #46 1999-07-01

July 1999
Issue 46

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Table of Contents

Readers' Tips4

Our readers offer their own shop-tested tips dealing with some of the most common woodworking problems.

Adjustable Shop Stool6

It's easy to adjust this shop stool to a comfortable working height -- just give the seat a spin. The secret is a shop-made wood "screw" that threads into the base of the stool.

Cutting Threads in Wood12

There's nothing mysterious about cutting threads in wood. We show you how to cut threads by hand. Or you can rout the threads instead.

Utility Workbench16

This utility workbench is ideal for those tough, dirty jobs around the house. It has a durable metal top that cleans up quickly. And a solid base provides plenty of storage.

  • Page 17: Materials list
    Measurement for piece I - Rails is incorrect. Printed as 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 - 19 3/4 but should be 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 - 20 3/4.
  • Page 19: Cutaway illustration (upper right part of page)
    Length of piece I - Rail is printed as 19 3/4" but should be 20 3/4".

Roll-Around Clamp Cart24

Keep clamps and glue-up supplies handy with this roll-around cart. Custom-made hangers hold different types of clamps securely yet still provide quick, easy access.

  • Page 25: Illustration of Bar Clamps
    Mounting plate measurement is printed incorrectly. Printed as 3 1/2" x 10 1/16" - 3/4" but should be 3 1/2" x 11 1/16" - 3/4".

Shop Solutions28

Useful tips for building projects in this issue -- how to rabbet long pieces, drill angled holes, and cut perfectly round disks.

Tool Talk30

Tips and talk about tools of our trade. In this issue, we take a look at saw blade stabilizers and extension cords.

Scenes from the Shop32