#293-Tools & Shops 2022

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  Online Extras from FWW Issue #293

  Online extras from FWW issue #293 Video: Sharpening Fundamentals In this video series, Bob Van Dyke breaks down the task of sharpening, covering the basics of popular sharpening mediums, bevel…
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  Editor's Letter: A new tool with every project

  Outfitting a shop doesn’t happen all at once. Instead, a shop acquires its contents over time.
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  Q&A: Router fence spacers

  Mike Pekovich answers a reader question about using spacers at the router table.
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  Shop Design: A shop in the village

  The footprint of Thomas Throop's shop is around 1,200 sq. ft., and it features an array of cleverly laid-out machinery.
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  Sturdy, knock-down workbench

  Clever construction makes small work of big joints
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  Tool Test: HEPA-rated shop vacuums

  We test the Bosch VAC090AH, DeWalt DWV010, Fein Turbo II HEPA, Festool Cleantec CT 48 E HEPA, Makita VC4210L, Metabo HPT RP350YDH, and Milwaukee 8960-20.
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  How to build a Dutch tool chest

  Improve your hand skills with a chest sized for travel and the shop
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  Drill-press table with dust collection

  Tearout-free drilling on a self-cleaning surface
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  From the bench: The postage stamp

  One couple's saga as they pursue the idea of a dream shop in a village.

Workshop Tips

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  Workshop Tip: Place a dust collector outside the shop

  A large plywood box in an adjacent space takes care of dust and keeps the air conditioned air where it belongs.
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  Make Your Own Plane-Adjustment Hammer

  Use a black-iron T-fitting and a square-head brass plug to fashion a hammer for adjusting plane irons.
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  Workshop tip: Foot pedal oscillates drill-press sanding drum

  A shopmade platform and a foot pedal start you on the way to smooth curves.
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  Workshop Tip: Template-rout your dog holes

  A simple template makes it easier to control the router when making dog holes for your bench.

Tools & Materials

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  Tool review: Infinity COP-200 coping sled

  Infinity COP-200 and COP-201
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  Book Review: The Handcarved Bowl by Danielle Rose Byrd

  Danielle Rose Byrd has written a helpful and insightful resource for current or would-be bowl carvers.
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  Tool review: Whiteside dado set

  Whiteside Machine Co. recently partnered with manufacturer Dimar to offer a line of tablesaw blades, including this 8-in. dado set.