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ShopNotes No. 12
Features
Jigs & Accessories
4 / Straight-Edge Cutting Guide
A unique clamping system makes it easy to guide your circular saw for straight and accurate cuts.
Jigs & Accessories
8 / Drill Press Foot Pedal
This foot pedal frees up your hands so that you can accurately position a workpiece for drilling.
In The Shop
10 / Dado Blades
A look at the different types of dado blades. Plus some new variations on traditional blades.
In The Shop
12 / Tips on Using Dado Blades
Tips and techniques to make clean and accurate cuts with a dado blade.
Technique
14 / Changing Jointer Knives
All it takes to change and adjust the knives on your jointer is a straightedge and a little patience.
Feature Project
16 / Disk Sander
Get professional quality results with this shop-built bench-top disk sander. It features a large, flat table that tilts for angled sanding, and a built-in vacuum port.
Feature Project
25 / Disk Sander Stand
This stand provides a stable foundation for the disk sander. A hollow column can be filled with sand or bricks to “anchor” the stand in place and reduce vibration.
Hardware Store
30 / T-nuts
These inexpensive knock-down fasteners hold a project together securely without stripping out. And best of all, they’re readily available at most hardware stores.
Departments
Tips & Techniques
28 / Shop Solutions
Six Shop-Tested Tips: Knock-Down Sawhorse, Alternate Bench Vise, Clamp Pad, Allen Wrench Organizer, Tip for Cutting Metal Threads, and a Leather Strop Tip