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November 2014
ShopNotes No. 91
Featherboards
Working with Aluminum
Mobile Planer Stand
Tab-and-Slot Tool Tote
Features
Storage Solutions
18 / Mobile Planer Stand
This mobile stand provides plenty of extra storage space and its outfeed support makes working with long stock a breeze. Best of all, it stores in a compact space.
Hands-On Technique
26 / Tips & Techniques for Power Sanding
Follow our simple, foolproof steps for great results with your random-orbit sander. You’ll get a super-smooth surface in less time.
Weekend Workshop
28 / Tab-and-Slot Tool Tote
You’ll be amazed at just how much this lightweight tote can hold. What’s even more impressive is how easy it is to build.
Fine Tools
36 / Aluminum Squares
Build your own precision layout tool. All it takes are a few pieces of aluminum and a little time at the table saw and drill press.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Great Results with Profile Bits
Here are a few tried-and-true tips for getting top-notch results from your router bits.
Materials & Hardware
10 / Metal Drawer Slides
Metal drawer slides can handle a lot of weight and are easy to install. Here’s what you need to know before choosing and using them.
Jigs & Accessories
14 / Featherboards
These inexpensive accessories will make working with your table saw, band saw, and router table safer and more accurate.
Shop Shortcuts
16 / Shop Short Cuts
Shop-tested tips and techniques to solve your woodworking problems.
Project Technique
34 / Working with Aluminum
Aluminum can really dress up a project. And you won’t need any special tools to work with it.
In The Shop
40 / Planer Tune-Up
This step-by-step approach will have your planer creating perfect boards in a short time.
Setting Up Shop
44 / Turn Down the Noise
Take a look at a few low-cost ways to turn down the volume on your power tools.
Mastering the Table Saw
46 / Setting up for Dead-On Dadoes
We’ll show you the secrets to cutting clean, crisp dadoes in any material.
Great Gear
48 / Yankee-Style Screwdrivers
These “old fashioned” tools can make driving screws nearly effortless.