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November 2014
ShopNotes No. 108
Through Dovetails
Sheet Metal Bending Brake
Hobby Bench
Hand-Cut Tenons
Features
Best-Built Jigs & Fixtures
14 / Sheet Metal Bending Brake
This easy-to-build bending brake opens up a whole new avenue for making projects out of sheet metal. You’ll even find a few project ideas to get you started.
Storage Solutions
24 / Hobby Bench
Every hobby needs a dedicated space and an ample worksurface. This bench provides just the right solution for a wide range of hobbies.
Hands-On Technique
32 / Hand-Cut Tenons
Cutting tenons with a hand saw is a great way to build your hand tool skills. Here’s the step-by-step process for doing it right.
Weekend Project
34 / Super Sawhorses
These sawhorses are beefy enough for the most demanding tasks in your shop. Best of all, they’ll only take a weekend to build.
Best-Built Jigs & Fixtures
46 / Table Saw Dovetail Jig
This shop-built jig makes it easy to cut both the tails and pins to create a snug-fitting dovetail joint that’s quick, easy, and accurate.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Routing Slots
A router table makes quick work of making stopped cuts. Learn the tricks to getting great results every time.
Jigs & Accessories
10 / Tools for Working with Metal
Working with sheet metal requires just a handful of tools. Here’s what you need to get started.
Hands-On Technique
12 / Perfect Mitered Edging
Wrapping mitered edging perfectly around a panel can be a challenge. Here’s a straightforward technique for flawless results.
22 / Shop Shortcuts
Check out our shop-tested tips and techniques for solving your woodworking problems.
In The Shop
38 / Fast Fillers — Flawless Coverups
Flaws are a fact of life. But with the right filler, you can make them disappear
Mastering the Table Saw
40 / Through Dovetails
Cutting dovetails on the table saw doesn’t seem possible. But with a simple jig and step-by-step process, you’ll be cutting great-looking dovetails in no time at all.
Great Gear
48 / The Latest Cool Tools
These products deserve a place in every shop. Take a look at the latest tools that caught our eye.
Q&A
50 / Q & A
Have a woodworking or shop-related question? Send it in and we’ll answer it here.