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November 2014
ShopNotes No. 99
Taming Tearout
Panel-Cutting Lumber Cart
Tapers on the Band Saw
3 Twists on a Classic Layout Tool
Features
Storage Solutions
16 / Panel-Cutting Lumber Cart
Storing material and cutting it down to size for projects is always a hassle. With this rollaround cart, you’ll have all the storage space you need, plus a handy cutting station.
Best-Built Jigs & Fixtures
24 / Precision Crosscut Sled
Crosscuts are one of the most basic woodworking tasks. The design of this sled not only gives you dead-on crosscuts, but also chipout free dadoes and rabbets. And a simple add-on jig makes cutting accurate box joints a snap.
Hands-On Technique
32 / Tapers on the Band Saw
You don’t always need a taper jig. This quick and easy technique will give you perfectly smooth tapers in no time flat.
Fine Tools
34 / 3 Twists on a Classic Layout Tool
Add a twist (or two) to ordinary steel bar stock and you’ll end up with a handy scratch awl that’s as eye-catching as it is useful.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Taming Tearout
A new router bit design provides a smooth, tearout-free surface.
Materials & Hardware
10 / Plywood Secrets Revealed
Get more out of the plywood you use for your projects with these practical tips and tricks.
Jigs & Accessories
12 / Super-Fast, Super-Strong Joinery
Create rock-solid joints quickly and easily with just a hand drill and the BeadLOCK system.
Hands-On Review
14 / Fractional Calipers
Here’s the number one tool you need to get precision results every time you step into the shop.
22 / Shop Shortcuts
In The Shop
40 / 5 Solutions for Better Clamping
Solve your clamping problems forever with these sure-fire, pipe clamp solutions.
Setting Up Shop
42 / Must-Have Drill Press Add-Ons
Turn your drill press into a shop workhorse with any of these handy, shop-made add-ons.
Mastering the Table Saw
44 / Top-Notch Tenons
A tenoning jig and a few simple steps are all you need to cut perfect tenons every time.
Great Gear
48 / Razor-Sharp in a Snap
Take a look at two sharpening systems that will guarantee quick and easy results.