January 2001
Issue 55

Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.

Two handles, two clamps, and two replaceable backer boards -- together they make a handy push block for the router table that eliminates end-grain chipout.

A high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) system makes it quick and easy to spray on a glass-smooth finish. Is it right for you? To find out, we take a look at two types of HVLP systems.

There's more to spraying a perfect finish than squeezing the trigger on a spray gun. We show you practical tips and techniques to ensure a professional-looking finish.

Take a good thing and make it better. That's the idea behind these two shop-built projects designed to improve the performance of a portable dust collector.

Don't get caught holding the bag -- on your dust collector that is. This separator captures the large chips produced by your tools and deposits them in a trash can.

Tired of switching a dust hose from one tool to another? Build a control box and connect three tools at once.

It's like having a lumber yard in your shop. Storage for long boards, short cutoffs, and sheet material. Also, an optional guide for cutting large panels into manageable-sized pieces.

Twist bits dull? Get them sharper than new with Drill Doctor.