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ShopNotes No. 79
Slant-Front Tool Cart
Dado Blade Storage Case
Brass-Body Hand Plane
Working with Brass
Features
Storage Solutions
18 / Slant-Front Tool Cart
Keep all your tools and supplies close at hand with this roll-around tool cart. There’s even a matching tool chest you can build.
Weekend Workshop
30 / Dado Blade Storage Case
With just a couple hours of work, you can make a handy storage case to protect your stack dado set when it’s not being used.
Fine Tools
32 / Brass-Body Hand Plane
Nothing quite beats the feel of using a hand plane you’ve made yourself. And this brass-body model works just as good as it looks.
Technique
37 / Working with Brass
Working with brass doesn’t have to be a challenge. Here you’ll learn how to cut, shape, solder, and polish brass to a fine finish.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Straight Bits
We give you the straight scoop on straight bits. You’ll be surprised at all there is to know.
Materials & Hardware
10 / 4 Favorite Fasteners
Keeping a good supply of hardware on hand is a must. Here are four fasteners to keep in stock.
Jigs & Fixtures
12 / Leigh Dovetail Jig
The ultimate dovetail jig? Considering what you can do with this dovetail jig, you bet.
Shop Shortcuts
16 / Shop Short Cuts
Shop-tested tips and techniques to solve your woodworking problems.
Hands-On Technique
28 / Edging with T-Molding
Cover and protect the edge of plywood and MDF. T-molding makes it quick and easy.
In The Shop
40 / Rotary Tools
What’s new in rotary power tools? Take a peek at a few must-have accessories for your rotary tool.
Setting Up Shop
42 / Best Place For a Table Saw
Locating your table saw is the key to efficient work. We show you the best place to put it.
Mastering the Table Saw
44 / 3 Ways to Cut a Rabbet
A table saw is the perfect choice for cutting rabbets. Learn three sure-fire ways to do it right.
Great Gear
46 / Space-Saving Storage
Here’s a product that will allow you to reclaim storage space between the studs in your walls.
Ultimate Garage
48 / Roll-Out Shop Flooring
Make your floor look new again. All you have to do is roll a “new” one in place and cut it to fit.