ShopNotes #18 1994-11-01

November 1994
Issue 18

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Table of Contents

Drawer Joint Jig4

Working on a project with lots of drawers? This shop-made jig turns your router table into a production tool.

  • Page 9: Illustration for Step 5
    Piece being routed is labeled incorrectly. Labeled as "Drawer Bottom" but should be "Front, Back of sides".

Hardware Bin10

There are plenty of drawers in this compact storage bin to help organize small parts and loose hardware.

Resawing on the Band Saw12

Simple tips, jigs, and techniques you can use to make thin stock out of thick boards.

Drill Press Table & Fence16

Make quick, accurate setups on your drill press with this table. It features a large work area and a built-in fence.

  • Page 17: Materials list.
    The note at the bottom of the list indicates you need a piece of 1/8" Masonite, but it should be 1/4" Masonite.

Hand-Cut Dovetails22

You'll be cutting dovetails by hand in no time with our step-by-step approach and a few basic tools.

Dovetailed Bookcase26

Strength and good looks. Two reasons why dovetail joints are a perfect choice for this wall-hung bookcase.

Shop Solutions28

Five shop-tested tips from our readers.

Wood Filler30

Two types of wood fillers -- each with a place in your shop. Here are the reasons why.

Scenes from the Shop32