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ShopNotes No. 48
Features
Jigs & Accessories
6 / Panel Cutting Guide
This wall-mounted panel cutting guide makes it easy to break sheet goods down to manageable size. And a simple fence ensures accurate cuts.
Selecting Tools
12 / Tool Review: Jointers
Here’s an in-depth look at four different types of six-inch jointers. We offer practical suggestions on selecting a jointer that’s best suited to the kind of woodworking you do.
Feature Project
16 / Modular Storage Bins
Organize all your small pieces of hardware with these tilt-out bins. The bins are part of a unique modular storage system that can be customized to suit your needs.
In The Shop
20 / Tuning Up a Jointer
Flat, straight, and square stock. That’s what you get when you use our simple technique to tune up a jointer.
Shop Project
24 / Jointer Extension Tables
Jointing a long workpiece is a snap when you add these shop-made extension tables to your benchtop jointer.
Shop Project
26 / Benchtop Jointer Stand
This sturdy stand turns your benchtop jointer into a stationary tool. Plus it offers a handy way to collect chips.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Our readers offer their own shop-tested tips dealing with some of the most common woodworking problems.
30 / Tool Talk
Tips and talk about tools of our trade. In this issue, we look at a unique turning tool and roller guides for a band saw.