ShopNotes #56 2001-03-01

March 2001
Issue 56

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Table of Contents

Readers' Tips4

Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.

Tool Talk6

Tired of kneeling on the floor to adjust the bit in your router table? Here are two innovative products that get you back on your feet.

Top Five Router Jigs8

Trim edging perfectly flush, cut smooth mortises, rout custom dadoes, and more -- these five great jigs will turn your hand-held router into a shop workhorse.

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Cordless Tool Batteries14

Prevent a power outage -- learn how cordless tool batteries work along with some quick and simple steps you can follow to keep your cordless tools running at full power.

Circular Saw Miter Station16

Lock in perfect miters and crosscuts from your circular saw with this miter station. A foolproof indexing system and a custom-fit saw guide guarantee a precise angle every time.

Drilling Large Holes22

Need to drill a large hole? Here are some options and a few handy techniques you may want to consider.

Drop-In Drawer Organizers26

What's the best way to deal with the jumbled mess inside a drawer? Divide and conquer, with an adjustable drawer insert and a pair of removable totes.

New Products30

Two problems, two solutions. The Woodworker's Guide makes locating a past article in your old woodworking magazines a snap. Plus, the Blade-Loc turns the job of table saw blade removal into a simpler and safer task.

Scenes from the Shop32