ShopNotes #38 1998-03-01

March 1998
Issue 38

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Table of Contents

Reader's Tips4

Adjustable Planer Jig6

A unique tilting table lets you bevel a workpiece safely and accurately using a portable thickness planer.

Lathe Scrapers10

A simple burr. That's the secret to getting crisp, clean cuts when turning a project on the lathe.

Turned Ring Boxes12

Three simple ring boxes that can be turned from start to finish with just a scraper and a parting tool.

Drill Press Stand16

This roll-around stand for your benchtop drill press features three pull-out trays to help organize all your drill bits and accessories.

Drill Press Table & Fence22

Turn your drill press into a real woodworking tool with this simple table and adjustable fence.

  • Page 23: Hardware List
    The list calls for (4) 1/4" wing nuts, but these are not used in the project so should not be on the list.

Logs to Lumber24

There may be a great source of inexpensive lumber in your own backyard. Here's one woodworker's story.

Finishing on a Lathe28

The best time to apply a finish to a turning project is before you take it off the lathe. We show you how.

Making a Jam Chuck29

You don't need a special chuck to mount a project to the lathe. Just fit it onto a "jam" chuck that you turn from scrap.

Shop Solutions30

Scenes from the Shop32