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ShopNotes No. 67

Miter Saw Table & Fence

10 "Must Have" Router Bits

Mini-Lathe Stand

Rotary Tool Storage Case

Features

Shop Project

6 / Miter Saw Table & Fence

Finally, a better way to cut small pieces on a miter saw. This shop-made accessory fits over the table saw and makes cutting small, hard-to-hold pieces easy, accurate, and safe.

Selecting Tools

12 / 10 "Must Have" Router Bits

You don’t need a drawer full of router bits to build great woodworking projects. We “profile” ten bits that will allow you to accomplish just about any routing task you’ll face.

Feature Project

14 / Mini-Lathe Stand

Turn your mini-lathe into a full-fledged turning center. This stand has everything you need — it’s rock solid, easy to build, and provides storage for all your turning tools and accessories.

Technique

22 / Miter Saw Quick Tips & Simple Jigs

It’s often the little things that help you get the most out of a tool. With a few tips and jigs, you’ll be turning to your miter saw more often for more of your woodworking needs.

Storage Project

26 / Rotary Tool Storage Case

A rotary tool is a handy item to have, but it can be a real challenge to keep track of its accessories. This wall-mounted storage case organizes and stores it all — yet its convenient size makes it easy to carry to right where you need it, whether it’s in the shop or around the house.

Departments

4 / Readers' Tips

Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.

32 / Shop Talk

Learn what’s new in construction materials. In this issue, we talk about the changing world of pressure-treated lumber.

34 / Tool Chest

The final look of a project “hinges” on adding the hardware. We feature a set of special bits that will make installing hinges easy by drilling perfectly centered screw holes.