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ShopNotes No. 4
Features
Jigs & Accessories
4 / Hinge Mortising Jig
All it takes to make perfect hinge mortises is a router and this simple jig.
Jigs & Accessories
8 / Thickness Sanding Jig
Sanding thin wood so it’s smooth and uniform in thickness is easy with this jig for your drill press.
Jigs & Accessories
11 / Shop-Made Drum Sander
A bolt, some toy wheels, and a piece of PVC pipe are all you need to make your own drum sander.
Technique
12 / Sharpening Hand Saws
There’s nothing mysterious to sharpening a hand saw. All it takes is a few simple tools and a little practice.
Feature Project
16 / Panel Saw
This shop-built panel saw allows one person to easily crosscut or rip a full sheet of plywood or Masonite. It’s made with common materials and hardware.
Feature Project
24 / Panel Saw Tune-Up
Tips on adjusting the panel saw to make precise cuts every time.
Feature Project
25 / Using the Panel Saw
In The Shop
26 / Motor Vibration
Some quick tips to reduce troublesome vibration in belt-driven machines.
Hardware Store
30 / Combination Screws
A unique thread design and recess in the head make these screws the perfect choice for the shop.
Departments
Tips & Techniques
28 / Shop Solutions
Five shop-tested tips: Saw Blade Storage Rack, Edge Jointing Tip, Installing Threaded Inserts, Clamping Irregular Shapes, and File Handles.