ShopNotes #5 1992-09-01

September 1992
Issue 5

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Table of Contents

Small-Piece Miter Box4

Cut tight-fitting miters on small pieces of trim with this shop-made miter box.

Small Shop Tips8

Five space-saving tips to make your woodworking shop more comfortable and efficient.

Tool Handles10

Manufactured handles are designed so "one size fits all." A custom-turned handle looks and feels better.

Turning Jig14

You don't have to own a lathe to turn wood. This simple jig lets you turn small projects on your drill press.

Roll-Around Shop Cart16

Pegboard panels and pull-out trays combine to create much-needed storage space. Adding casters converts the cart into a mobile work surface.

Stub Tenon & Groove22

The secret to this strong and simple joint is to glue a man-made panel into the grooves of a frame.

Adjustable Set-Up Gauge24

This shop-built precision gauge ensures accurate height, depth, and distance measurements.

Shop Solutions28

Five shop-tested tips: Drilling Tip, Scroll Saw Blade Organizer, A Tip for Turning, Squaring a Miter Gauge, and Pads for C-clamps.

Lumber Thickness30

Find out why mills, lumber yards, and retail outlets often use different terms to designate lumber thickness.

Scenes from the Shop32