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ShopNotes No. 5
Features
Jigs & Accessories
4 / Small-Piece Miter Box
Cut tight-fitting miters on small pieces of trim with this shop-made miter box.
In The Shop
8 / Small Shop Tips
Five space-saving tips to make your woodworking shop more comfortable and efficient.
Shop Project
10 / Tool Handles
Manufactured handles are designed so “one size fits all.” A custom-turned handle looks and feels better.
Jigs & Accessories
14 / Turning Jig
You don’t have to own a lathe to turn wood. This simple jig lets you turn small projects on your drill press.
Feature Project
16 / Roll-Around Shop Cart
Pegboard panels and pull-out trays combine to create much-needed storage space. Adding casters converts the cart into a mobile work surface.
Technique
22 / Stub Tenon & Groove
The secret to this strong and simple joint is to glue a man-made panel into the grooves of a frame.
Fine Tools
24 / Adjustable Set-Up Gauge
This shop-built precision gauge ensures accurate height, depth, and distance measurements.
Departments
Tips & Techniques
28 / Shop Solutions
Five shop-tested tips: Drilling Tip, Scroll Saw Blade Organizer, A Tip for Turning, Squaring a Miter Gauge, and Pads for C-clamps.
Lumberyard
30 / Lumber Thickness
Find out why mills, lumber yards, and retail outlets often use different terms to designate lumber thickness.