ShopNotes #57 2001-05-01

May 2001
Issue 57

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Table of Contents

Readers' Tips4

Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.

Parts Bin Cabinet6

Plastic parts bins are great for storing hardware and other items. But how do you keep the dust out? The answer is a shop-made storage cabinet with a see-through, flip-up lid.

Drill Press Table10

With a large worksurface, an adjustable fence and stop, and storage space, this will be the last drill press table you'll ever need. Plus it doubles as a drum sanding station with replaceable inserts and a built-in shop vacuum hookup.

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  • Drill Press Table
    With a large worksurface, an adjustable fence and stop, and storage space, this will be the last drill press table you'll ever need. Plus it doubles as a drum sanding station with replaceable inserts and a built-in shop vacuum hookup.

Tool Talk16

Tuned up your plane and still aren't getting the results you expect? A new blade may be just what your plane needs.

Pin Router18

With a hand-held router and this handy jig, you can rout a wide variety of decorative designs in your projects. A metal pin and a shop-made template guide the workpiece while you rout the design.

Building a Custom-Fitted Case24

Fine tools, collectibles, and valued keepsakes deserve special storage. And a custom-fitted case is the answer. We show you step-by-step how to build one -- working from the inside out.

Water-Based Finishes28

Water-based finishes have a lot going for them. They're easy to use, there's no messy cleanup, and they're tough and long-lasting. We share what we've learned in our shop about buying and using water-based finishes.

Scenes from the Shop32