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July 2014
ShopNotes No. 106
All About Handscrews
Wall-Mounted Clamp Rack
Table Saw Project Center
Handsaw Miter Box
Features
Hands-On Technique
14 / Perfect Mitered Molding
Adding molding to a project shouldn’t be a challenge. Get it right with these simple steps.
Storage Solutions
16 / Wall-Mounted Clamp Rack
This easy-to-build, compact clamp rack takes up a small area of wall space and can be customized to fit the clamps you have.
Dream Shop Project
24 / Table Saw Project Center
Replace the wings of your table saw and turn it into a multi-purpose workcenter for sawing, routing, clamping, drilling, and assembly.
Best-Built Jigs & Fixtures
36 / Handsaw Miter Box
It’s often easier to work small parts by hand. And this handsaw miter box gives you the ability to make accurate cuts on the money.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Rockler Box Joint Jig
Start cutting snug-fitting box joints in just minutes with this handy router table jig.
Materials & Hardware
10 / 7 Must-Have Tapes
These seven tapes can solve some clamping challenges and tackle general shop needs.
Jigs & Accessories
12 / Dealing with Dust
Don’t breathe dust if you don’t have to. The right dust mask is the best solution.
Tips From Our Shop
22 / Shop Short Cuts
Check out our shop-tested tips and techniques to solve your woodworking problems.
Hands-On Review
34 / Choosing Countersinks
Pick the right countersink and get a better fit and finish on every project you build.
In The Shop
40 / All About Handscrews
Useful clamp or ancient relic? Learn why your shop should have a set of handscrews.
Setting Up Shop
42 / Super Sawhorse Add-Ons
Sawhorses come in handy in the shop. Here’s how to get double-duty out of the ones you have.
Mastering the Table Saw
44 / Mortises Made Easy
Mortises on the table saw? You bet. Here are three techniques for doing it right.
Great Gear
48 / The Latest in Clamps
Discover what’s new in clamps — more power, adjustable pressure, and extra capacity.
Q&A
50 / Q & A
Have a woodworking or shop-related question? Send it in - the editors will answer it here.