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ShopNotes No. 122
Features
Storage Solutions
14 / Wall-Mounted Shop Cabinet
Basic construction and low-cost materials are the key to this handy storage project.
Best-Built Jigs & Fixtures
20 / Easy-to-Build Drill Press Table
Skip the bells and whistles. The strength of this drill press table is straightforward accuracy.
Weekend Project
24 / Shop Stool
This short stool seats you at just the right height for a wide range of shop tasks.
Hands-On Technique
28 / Layout Tips & Tricks
Learn a few basic, no-math skills that make it a snap to handle common shop geometry.
Best-Built Jigs & Fixtures
32 / Router Molding Jig
A handful of hardware and some scrap material are all you need to create intricate curved and straight moldings with your router.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Gap-Free Miters Guaranteed
Create dead-on miters for small projects with a chamfer bit and your router table.
Jigs & Accessories
10 / Precision Miter Boxes
Cut accurate miters by hand? With a precision miter box, it couldn’t be easier.
Materials & Hardware
12 / Choosing Pocket Screws
Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right pocket screw for the job.
Shop Shortcuts
30 / Shop Short Cuts
Check out our shop-tested tips and techniques for solving your woodworking problems.
Hands-On Technique
40 / Rabbeted Lap Joints
Follow this step-by-step process and you’ll be making foolproof frames in less time.
In The Shop
42 / Saw Blade Sharpening
Great cuts start with a sharp blade. Here’s a look at how saw blades are sharpened.
Setting Up Shop
44 / Essential Shop Tools
If you’re just setting up a shop, you really only need a few key tools to get started.
Mastering the Table Saw
46 / Table Saw Safety
Crosscutting with your miter gauge and rip fence — we separate the myths from the facts.
Great Gear
48 / Low-Cost Shop Helpers
These handy new products will improve your time in the shop but won’t break the bank.