ShopNotes #51 2000-05-01

May 2000
Issue 51

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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.

Jig Storage Rack6

This ceiling-mounted rack provides the perfect solution for storing large or odd-sized jigs and fixtures. They're suspended from wire hangers that are bent to shape using a simple jig.

Assembly Tips10

These five great tips ensure a squared-up assembly when you're gluing up a project.

Four "Must-Have" Hammers12

Here's a close look at four different types of hammers that are useful to have in your shop. Also, step-by-step instructions for repairing or replacing damaged handles.

Band Saw Upgrade16

Two shop-made accessories to help you get the most out of your band saw. An auxiliary table provides rock-solid support for large workpieces. And an adjustable fence makes it easy to produce accurate cuts every time.

Resawing on a Band Saw24

Learn how to cut thick wood into thin stock on the band saw. Here are some simple tips, jigs, and techniques that will have you resawing lumber to uniform thickness in no time.

Fold-Out Magazine Rack28

Do the plans in your woodworking magazines get covered up with clutter as you work? This shop-made rack holds them up off the bench and folds out for easy viewing.

Scenes from the Shop32