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November 2014
ShopNotes No. 104
Choosing & Using Guide Bushings
Useful & Handy New Products
Project Workcenter
Wall-Mounted Tool Rack
Features
Hands-On Technique
14 / Tapering on the Jointer
Get smooth, straight tapers from your jointer using this shop-proven technique.
Best-Built Jigs & Fixtures
16 / Project Workcenter
Featuring an adjustable jaw, this strong and stable shop tool makes it a snap to clamp a workpiece or assemble a project.
Dream Shop Project
24 / Table Saw Workstation
This mobile station gives your benchtop table saw extra capacity to accurately cut large workpieces easily and safely.
Weekend Workshop
36 / Wall-Mounted Tool Rack
Put your empty wall space to use and keep frequently used tools within easy reach with this easy-to-build storage solution.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Choosing & Using Guide Bushings
Get more mileage out of your router by learning how to use these handy accessories.
Materials & Hardware
10 / Selecting Continuous Hinges
Find out how to select the right hinges for lids and doors to ensure a lifetime of service.
Jigs & Accessories
12 / Accurate Assembly Aids
These clamping aids lend you a hand when it comes time to assemble your project.
Tips From Our Shop
22 / Shop Short Cuts
Try out these shop-tested tips and techniques to solve your woodworking problems.
Hands-On Technique
34 / Drilling Shelf Pin Holes
Increase the accuracy and take the challenge out of this common woodworking task.
In The Shop
42 / Our Favorite Shop Materials
Learn what materials to use for building jigs and projects — and why.
Setting Up Shop
44 / Simple Workbench Upgrades
Make your workbench even more useful with these easy-to-build, shop-made accessories.
Mastering the Table Saw
46 / Cutting Perfect Circles
With just a shop-built jig, you can cut a circle with your table saw — and sand it, too.
Great Gear
48 / Useful & Handy New Products
Here you’ll find a few new products that caught our attention and deserve a look.