#244–Tools & Shops 2015

Articles

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  How to Turn Chisel Handles that Fit Your Grip

  Transform your old chisels with homegrown handles.
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  Tool Test: 14-in. Bandsaws

  Great for curves and for resawing, these saws are the perfect fit for a home shop
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  Mini Workbench Works Wonders

  This benchtop model has all the features of a full-size bench.
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  Tool Test: Miter Gauges

  We compare eight models to see which are the most accurate and easy to use
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  Working-Class Router Table

  This easy-to-build table is about results, not appearances.
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  Tool Test: Oscillating Spindle Sanders

  The best tool for sanding curved work
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  Adjustable Workshop Stand

  This multifunctional support stand is a versatile, sturdy shop helper.
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  Make a simple, sturdy crosscut sled

  Veteran woodworking instructor Marc Adams illustrates a simple approach to building a crosscut sled that will give you years of safe, accurate use.
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  How to Set Up Your Table Saw for Success

  Three steps to safe, smooth, square cuts on your tablesaw.
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  Cool Solution for a Hot Hollow Chisel

  Q: My mortiser’s hollow-chisel bit always heats up and burns the wood, even though I keep it sharp and clean. What can I do to avoid this? Mitch Barnett, Columbus,…
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  Where to Find Quartsawn Pine

  Q: Gerald Curry recommends quartersawn or riftsawn Eastern white pine for drawer parts because it’s very stable. Where can I find these types of boards? William Evanston, Oklahoma City, OK…
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  Extend the Life of a Natural-Bristle Brush

  Q: I just invested in a nice natural-bristle brush to use with oil-based polyurethane. What’s the best way to maintain it so I get a lot of life out of…
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  Planning the Perfect Shop

  When Carl Johnson and Kate Swann renovated the building that would house their shop in downtown Tampa, Fla., natural light and an inviting storefront were near the top of their…
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  Visionary Workshop

  Florida furniture makers Carl Johnson and Kate Swann took an abandoned former auto-parts store in downtown Tampa and turned it into a workshop that most of us just dream about.…