ShopNotes #121 2012-01-01

January 2012
Issue 121

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Table of Contents

Readers' Tips4

Mortises Made Easy8

Smooth, accurate mortises are easy at the router table. We’ll show you how.

  • Rockler
    Spiral Mortising Bit82652

Go Mobile with Casters12

Make better use of the space in your shop by going mobile. The right casters make it a snap.

Shop Short Cuts28

Plywood Lumber Rack30

Cutting sheet goods down to size is a snap with this easy-to-use cutting rack.

Router Lift34

A handful of parts and hardware is all you need to make your own precision router lift.

  • Page 35: Materials list - Set screws
    The size of the six set screws used to adjust the fit of the guide tracks are incorrectly noted as 3/8"-16 x 3/4". The correct size is 1/2"-13 x 3/4".
  • Page 36: Figure One Callout
    The size of the six set screws used to adjust the fit of the guide tracks is incorrectly noted as 3/8"-16 x 3/4". The correct size is 1/2"-13 x 3/4".
  • Page 52: Sources - Set Screws
    The size of the six set screws used to adjust the fit of the guide tracks is incorrectly noted as 3/8"-16 x 3/4". The correct size is 1/2"-13 x 3/4". The McMaster-Carr part number is 94105A710.
  • Page 38: Figure 4 Callout
    The drawing shows two carriage bolts as being 5/16"-18 x 2 1/2", but the actual length is 5 1/2". The materials list on page 35 shows the correct size.

Hybrid Dovetails40

Power and hand tools are a great one-two punch when it comes to cutting dovetails.

Dealing with Dust46

Corral the dust from your table saw with these handy tips and tricks.

Spray Adhesives48

Glue from a spray can? Here’s the latest in getting stronger bonds the easy way.

Q&A50

Scenes from the Shop52