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ShopNotes No. 26
Features
In The Shop
4 / Waterstone Basics
Tips on selecting, using, and storing waterstones.
Shop Project
6 / Sharpening Station
Special holders for your sharpening stones are just one of the unique features of this wall-mounted station.
Technique
8 / Sharpening a Chisel
A simple step-by-step approach to a razor-sharp chisel.
Jigs & Accessories
10 / Shop-Made Knobs
Inexpensive and easy to make, these shop-made knobs can be customized to fit your tools, jigs, and fixtures.
Jigs & Accessories
13 / Tapping Threads
A simple tap is all it takes to make a threaded part.
Feature Project
16 / Finish Storage Cabinet
A drop-down work table and a lazy Susan make this cabinet a convenient place to store and apply your finishes.
Departments
Great Tips
14 / Miter Gauge Tips
Add precision to your miter gauge with these special tips.
Selecting Tools
20 / Cordless Driver/Drills
Our three-man team tests twelve cordless driver/drills and offers suggestions on what to look for.
Small Shop
24 / Benchtop Tool Stand
Build this “quick-change” stand for your benchtop tools.
Lumberyard
26 / Alternate Hardwoods
Tired of the same old hardwoods? Check these out.
27 / New Products
Adjustable Featherboard, MiterMatic, Tru-Fit Miter Bar
Readers' Tips
28 / Shop Solutions
Six of our readers offer their own shop-tested solutions.
Finishing Room
30 / Pore Fillers
A look at when and how to use pore fillers on a project.