ShopNotes #26 1996-03-01

March 1996
Issue 26

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Table of Contents

Waterstone Basics4

Tips on selecting, using, and storing waterstones.

Sharpening Station6

Special holders for your sharpening stones are just one of the unique features of this wall-mounted station.

Sharpening a Chisel8

A simple step-by-step approach to a razor-sharp chisel.

Shop-Made Knobs10

Inexpensive and easy to make, these shop-made knobs can be customized to fit your tools, jigs, and fixtures.

Tapping Threads13

A simple tap is all it takes to make a threaded part.

Miter Gauge Tips14

Add precision to your miter gauge with these special tips.

Finish Storage Cabinet16

A drop-down work table and a lazy Susan make this cabinet a convenient place to store and apply your finishes.

Cordless Driver/Drills20

Our three-man team tests twelve cordless driver/drills and offers suggestions on what to look for.

Benchtop Tool Stand24

Build this "quick-change" stand for your benchtop tools.

Alternate Hardwoods26

Tired of the same old hardwoods? Check these out.

New Products27

Adjustable Featherboard, MiterMatic, Tru-Fit Miter Bar

Shop Solutions28

Six of our readers offer their own shop-tested solutions.

Pore Fillers30

A look at when and how to use pore fillers on a project.

Scenes from the Shop32