#181–Tools & Shops 2006

Articles

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  A Shop Built around an Island

  Space-saving design improves work support, storage, and dust collection
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  All About Chisels

  Mortise, bench, or butt chisel? Bob Smalser tells you what you need and why.
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  Rock-Solid Plywood Bench

  Build this simple but versatile workbench in a weekend for less than $250. And you don't need a jointer or planer.
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  Choosing and Using a Miter Saw

  Find the right saw for your work, then add a few helpful jigs and tricks
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  Lumber Storage Solutions

  Shopmade racks and carts keep material organized and accessible.
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  Build a Plane From a Kit

  Two editors find the labor intensive but rewarding
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  Heating Your Shop

  For every shop and climate, there's an efficient solution
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  Tool Cabinet for a Workbench

  Keep hand tools close at hand but out of harm's way.
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  Getting a Basement Space to Work for You

  Shop design tips for the at-home woodworker
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  Use Test Cuts for Accurate Machine Setups

  Check with an accurate square first, but confirm your results with test cuts
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  Protecting Your Tools Against Theft

  A few precautions can bring you peace of mind

Online Extras

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  An Island Workshop

  A central island for power tools, work surfaces, and dust collection makes the most of this two-car garage shop