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ShopNotes No. 75
Sharpening Supplies Box
Plank-Top Workbench
Dual Tool Station
Features
Shop Storage
6 / Sharpening Supplies Box
The inside of this stacking storage box features multiple compartments on two different layers — plenty of space for all your sharpening supplies.
Technique
12 / Making Box Joints
Here’s a simple table saw technique that allows you to cut the time spent making box joints in half. But don’t worry, you won’t have to sacrifice accuracy to do it.
Feature Project
16 / Plank-Top Workbench
This heavy-duty workbench is equally at home in the shop or the garage. And while it only takes a weekend to build, it’s guaranteed to give you a lifetime of use.
Tool Talk
22 / Machinist's Vises
Discover what a machineist’s vise can do for you and what to look for when selecting one for your shop. Plus learn about some handy vise accessories.
Shop Project
24 / Dual Tool Station
This tool station pulls double duty by serving as a planer stand as well as a miter saw station — complete with extension wings and fences.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.
32 / Shop Talk
Looking for just the right part or hardware item for your next project? Here’s a peek at some of our “secret” supply sources.
34 / Tool Chest
Take the hassle out of fine-tuning the width of your dadoes with this innovative stack dado blade.