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November 2014
ShopNotes No. 82
Get The Most from Your Grinder
Cutting Perfect Tapers
Miter Saw Workcenter
Tool Tote Sawhorses
Features
Storage Solutions
16 / Miter Saw Workcenter
This project is the key to getting more out of your miter saw. It features loads of storage, a large worksurface, and an accurate stop and fence system for workpieces of all sizes.
Weekend Workshop
28 / Tool Tote Sawhorses
Every shop needs a pair of sawhorses. These sawhorses have a handy, adjustable-height top. Plus, there’s storage for tools in the bottom well and a built-in hardware tray.
Fine Tools
32 / Precision Marking Gauges
Improve the accuracy of your layouts with this pair of shop-made marking gauges. Made with easy-to-work aluminum, they’re sure to be a welcome addition to your tool chest.
Technique
36 / Polishing & Protecting Aluminum
We’ll show you the step-by-step process it takes to make aluminum shine.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Better Results with Backrouting
Sometimes, routing the wrong way is the right thing to do. We’ll show you when to do it and how to do it safely.
Materials & Hardware
10 / Shelf Pins
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to supporting an adjustable shelf. The right shelf pins are the key.
Jigs & Accessories
12 / Shelf Pin Hole Drilling Jigs
Tired of using a shop-built guide to drill shelf pin holes? A shelf pin drilling jig will give you perfect results time after time.
Tips From Our Shop
14 / Shop Short Cuts
Shop-tested tips and techniques to solve your woodworking problems.
Hands-On Technique
26 / Get The Most from Your Grinder
Don’t let your grinder sit gathering dust. Learn how to make it earn its keep.
In The Shop
38 / 15 Tips for Sanding Success
These handy tips will take the chore out of sanding and give you great results quickly.
Setting Up Shop
42 / Buying Clamps
Confused about what clamps you need? Here’s our choice on what to buy and why.
Mastering the Table Saw
44 / Cutting Perfect Tapers
The straight story on tapers. Here’s what you need to know to get the job done right.
Great Gear
46 / Cord Reels
The solution to getting power to your tools and storing extension cords is a cord reel.
Ultimate Garage
48 / Garage Lifts
Hoist systems are a great way to make use of the ceiling space in your garage.