ShopNotes Magazine

Dedicated to those who love spending time in the workshop. It’s all about techniques, jigs, shop projects, and tools — the heart of woodworking.

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Tips for Your Shop

ShopNotes

setting up a Lock Miter Bit • A handy gauge takes the hassle out of setting up this versatile bit in your router table.

portable Box Joint Jig • Take box joints to new dimensions with this router jig. It’s designed to make wide joints on casework.

heavy-duty Fasteners • When you need extra holding power, choose one of these hardworking options.

3-tier Tower Cart • Go vertical with this handy cart to free up valuable floor space in your shop.

benchtop Table Saw Stand • This handy cart helps your small table saw work large and also adds much-needed storage.

gluing Thin Stock • Follow these tips and tricks to create flat, smooth panels without using traditional clamps.

Shop Short Cuts

lathe Sanding Drum • Turn your lathe into a double-duty machine with a standard sanding belt and this shop-made drum.

no-hassle, easy-adjust Drill Press Table • Upgrade your drill press with this handy add-on that features up-front adjustment handles.

planing Bevels & Chamfers • Creating crisp, wide bevels and small chamfers is easy using these simple hand plane techniques.

the nitty gritty on Sanding Blocks • The right sanding block can make creating smooth, even surfaces fast, easy, and comfortable.

the best Table Saw Location • The right saw location helps you get the most out of your shop and makes it an enjoyable place to work.

safe & reliable Auxiliary Fences • Take your table saw skills to the next level with a few shop-made attachments for specialized cuts.

specialty Shop Pencils • Get to the point with these upgraded marking tools for your shop.

Acme Threaded Rod

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