ShopNotes #69 2003-05-01

May 2003
Issue 69

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Table of Contents

Readers' Tips4

Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.

Small Parts Storage6

Bits and pieces. Odds and ends. This shop-built storage system solves the problem of how to organize them.

Japanese Chisels12

If you're looking for a chisel with the ultimate edge, you owe it to yourself to take a look at these chisels.

Router Table Fence & Accessories16

An all-new, shop-built router table fence that never needs aligning. Plus, some handy accessories to go along with it.

  • Page 19: Figure 5 detail b
    Information is missing from the drawing. The dimension indicating the distance between the back of the fence face and aluminum angle should be 5/16".

Scroll-Bending Jig22

This simple jig allows you to bend metal rods and bars into decorative shapes and useful objects with ease.

Bending Press26

With this easy-to-use bending press, you don't have to be a blacksmith or ironworker to create angled bends in metal.

Set-Up Gauge30

You'll find many uses around your shop for this simple set-up gauge. And you can build it in an evening or afternoon.

Shop Talk32

Learn why cast iron is the material of choice when it comes to power tools. Plus some tips for keeping it in shape.

Tool Chest34

A dial caliper can be one of the most useful tools in the shop. Here's a look at our favorite one.

Scenes from the Shop36