#209–Tools & Shops 2010

Articles

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  A Workbench 30 Years in the Making

  Hand-tool expert Garrett Hack designs his second bench, based on everything he’s learned.
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  Top 10 Tools for a Tough Economy

  Editors, experts uncover today’s best values
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  3 Paths to a Stand-Alone Shop

  Smart designs for a detached, dedicated shop that fits your work and your budget
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  Your Miter Saw Needs a Stand

  Clever cabinet turns a job-site tool into a full-featured woodworking machine
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  Let There Be Light

  A blanket of bright light makes any workshop a nicer place to be
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  Who Makes the Best Parallel Clamp?

  They seem identical, but a head-to-head test tells a different story
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  Step Up to Whole-Shop Dust Collection

  Rigid ducting is the way to go, especially if you follow these 12 tips.
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  Portable Table Saws

  A new breed of small, powerful saws is a perfect fit for tight shops
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  Build a Simple Rack for Handplanes

  Planes go in and out in seconds with this easy-to-make rack.
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  One Student's Memories of Krenov

  One Student's Memories of Krenov
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  Jigs 101

  Build jigs quickly and accurately using the right materials, fasteners, and accessories
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  Beautiful Carving Starts with a Keen Edge

  Once you've learned to sharpen a curved gouge, you’ll be able to handle most carving tools.
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  Trestle Legs are Best for Workbench

  QUESTION: I like Matt Kenney’s workbench (“Matt’s Monster Workbench”), but wonder why he used trestle-style legs. Dwayne Salisbury, Albuquerque, NM ANSWER: I used trestle-style legs on my workbench for four reasons. First,…
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  Thin-Kerf Blade Needs Thin Riving Knife

  QUESTION: After reading Roland Johnson’s articles on riving knives (“Who’s Got the Best Riving Knife?” FWW #202) and thin-kerf blades (“Thin-Kerf Blades Are for Everyone,” FWW #204), I’m sold on…
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  Reset and Sharpen Teeth to Correct Handsaw Drift

  Q: George Harris, Media, PA A: It's possible that the saw has been set or sharpened incorrectly. An easy fix in either case is to lightly run a medium-fine (1,000-grit)…
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  When to Replace Motor Brushes?

  Q: My router motor has begun to sound a bit fuzzy when it runs. What does that mean? John Tetreault, Durham, CT A: It means you need to replace the…
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  Mortise Gauge is Key to Tight Mortise-and-Tenon Joints

  Q: I have trouble cutting mortises and tenons with hand tools. I cut the tenons too thick, and when I trim them they inevitably end up out of parallel with…
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  Refinishing Won’t Loosen Veneer

  Q: When stripping finish off veneer, is there any danger of the stripper soaking through and loosening the glue? Ron Davies, Montpelier, VT A: As long as the veneer is…
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  Masterful Production

  The evolution of Brad Smith's ax-handle stool

Online Extras

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  Build a Simple Miter Saw Stand

  This simple miter saw stand solution is great for tight spaces and even tighter budgets.
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  What Makes My Bench Work

  A video tour of a workbench that was 30 years in the making
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  Surface Prep Shootout: We Have a Winner!

  Our first-ever live streaming event was a resounding success. See who took home the top spot!
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  Introduction: Build a Small Tool Cabinet

  Watch an overview of what goes into building the sturdy and elegant wall cabinet featured in this Video Workshop with Garrett Hack. It’s the perfect project for improving hand tool…