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ShopNotes No. 62

Box Joint Jig

Carpenter's Toolbox

Clamping Station

Features

Jigs & Accessories

6 / Box Joint Jig

Unlike most box joint jigs, this one uses runners in both miter slots to make an extremely smooth-working jig. And replaceable fences allow you to make different size box joints without having to “retune” the fit.

Technique

10 / Making Box Joints

You can’t help but appreciate the craftsmanship of precision box joints. Learn how easy it is to make them with our simple step-by-step approach.

Feature Project

14 / Carpenter's Toolbox

With its classic lines, solid wood construction, and strong box joints, this carpenter’s toolbox will be around to use (and admire) for generations to come. It also features a removable tray for organizing small tools and hardware.

Technique

20 / Great Glue-Ups

There’s more to creating a wide, solid-wood panel than just gluing a bunch of boards together. Learn the step-by-step process we use to glue up panels that look great and stay flat.

Shop Project

24 / Clamping Station

Glue up a panel without taking up valuable bench space? And without pipe clamps? This shop-built station makes it possible.

Departments

4 / Readers' Tips

Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.

32 / Shop Talk

We share “secrets” used in our shop for creating a smooth, even profile with a router bit and a hand-held router.

34 / Tool Chest

Unconventional design, great results. Find out about an unusual bit that cuts perfect countersinks in wood or metal.