ShopNotes #37 1998-01-01

January 1998
Issue 37

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Table of Contents

Readers' Tips4

A small parts cabinet with a special drop-down sorting tray is just one of the shop-tested tips provided by our readers.

Chisel Case6

Made of quartersawn white oak and mahogany, this chisel case is as attractive as it is practical. Whether the case is hanging on a wall or sitting on a bench, a unique tilting rack provides easy access to your chisels.

Dovetail Keys12

Small wood "keys" create the traditional look of a dovetail joint -- without all the work. Plus, they add strength to the mitered corners of a box.

Shop Solutions14

Use these tips from the guys in our shop to get professional looking results on the projects in this issue.

Edge Sander16

This shop-built edge sander makes quick work of tough sanding jobs. It's made of common materials and hardware. Yet it offers a precision tracking system for the sanding belt, two adjustable sanding tables, and a convenient dust hook-up for your shop vacuum.

  • Page 17: Materials list
    Labels for Cap and Back are reversed. Cap should be Y, and Back should be X. (Drawings showing these pieces are correct.)

Cutting Wood Plugs30

What's the secret to making a wood plug blend invisibly with the area around it? And which plug cutters are the best? We take a look at the answers to both questions.

Scenes from the Shop32