ShopNotes #32 1997-03-01

March 1997
Issue 32

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Table of Contents

Clipboard Box4

It's a clipboard... and it's a box. Together, they provide a handy way to plan your projects. In addition to serving as a writing surface, the clipboard doubles as the top of the box to organize your writing materials and supplies.

  • Page 7: Exploded view photo
    Piece I (Core Piece) is shown as 9 9/16" x 1 3/4" - 1/4" plywood but it should be 9 9/16" x 13 1/4" - 1/4" plywood.

Parquetry8

Thin pieces of veneer cut in basic geometric shapes. That's the idea behind parquetry. And that's all it takes to create a striking wood pattern. Our step-by-step article shows you how to get professional-looking results.

Block Planes12

A block plane that's used every day is like an old friend. We visit with four woodworkers about their block planes and find out what makes each one a "favorite."

Oscillating Drum Sander16

This simple, shop-built accessory converts your drill press into an oscillating drum sander. With a small gearmotor and a unique drive system, the sanding drum spins around and goes up and down at the same time.

Sandpaper Storage24

Keep your sanding supplies organized with these two storage projects. One presses sheets of sandpaper flat to prevent the edges from curling. The other holds a roll of sandpaper and makes it easy to cut strips to exact length.

Readers' Tips28

Our readers offer their own shop-tested tips: Retractable Chuck Key, Wedged Sanding Block, Plastic Knobs, Pocket Holes, and a Pencil Cushion.

Shop Solutions30

We've also included a variety of tips from the guys in our own shop to help build the projects in this issue.

Scenes from the Shop32