~ Problem-Solving Tools | Smooth surfaces —\y ©)» for Better Joinery Low-Cost, Low-Tech “2 + Flip-Up Fence System * Space-Saving Design 7 APiblcaton of August Home PubishingFes Multipurpos Routing Small Parts 2 Features . hands-on techniq ue Accurate Miter Saw Crosscuts 12 Turn your miter saw into a tool for making precision crossculs These lips, techniques, and shop-made upgrades will allow you to get more from this shop workhorse. dream shop project Par F é w al 2 ah = ? Wall-Mounted Miter Saw Station (JES 14 This unique design features flip-up fences, storage, and dust collection, And when the work is done, the fences fold down and the saw slides back to open up the worksuraces for other uses. storage solutions “SRE . fa EA Multipurpose Shop Cart OEGZS 26 Tough and sturdy, you'll be making use of this shop carl on évery project you build. It has built-in storage and a large worksurlace for handling just about any task. weekend project , me TS Portable Clipboard Storage Case (zaaa 36 O Keep plans, drafting supplies, and measuring fools close at hand with this stylish storage case. Departments Readers’ Tips ve 4 router workshop Routing Small Parts 8 Simple add-ons are the key to safely routing small parts on your router table materials & hardware Problem-Solving Shop Supplies 10 Learn the “secret” items our editors keep on hand to fackie many of their shop challenges. Shop Short Cuts 24 Check out our shop-tesied tips and techniques for solving your woodworking problems. hands-on technique Gluing Up a Laminated Top 34.) A slep-by-slep process /s all it lakes to turn a set of wood strips into a flat, smooth top. ShopNotes No. 110Cutoffs 7 = hese days, getting the most value for your money and getting more from what you already have has become more popular. But these are things wood- workers have always done. It’s the reason I'm so excited about this issue. It contains a ‘wide range of projects, tips, and techniques for improving your shop and getting more out of the tools you have. Take the miter saw for example. In a lot of shops, it’s used for rough-cutting material. But with the techniques shown on page 12, you.can use it for making precision crosscuts. Another way to get more from it is to build a “station” around it. Now ['ve found many of them lacking for a variety of reasons, That's not the case with the miter saw station you see at left. The fences provide built-in accu- a racy for longer cuts and when you're done, in the shop the fences flip down and store underneath. 5 Super-Hero Chisels 42 This opens up the top for a wide range of Bench chisels are a must, but these specialty uses. And you can't beat all the extra storage chisels will take your work to the next level. the station provides. oir oe ‘ We even challenged the staff to identify San ING Starter Kit 44 some not-so-obvious shop supplies (page Sanding doesn't have to be a chore. With this 10) they use every day that will help you small kit, you'll get great results in no time at all. z ‘ ‘hb Gikstin caine get more out of the time you spend in your Strong & Sturdy Bridle Joints 46 shop. And on page 44, you'll find a low-cost, 5: aaa low-tech kit for getting the best results when Creale frame and panel assemblies with just . i . . your table saw. We show you how. it comes to sanding any project. These arti- great gear aE cles just scratch the surface of what's inside The Super FMT Jig 48 to help you improve your shop and the proj- Learn more about Leigh's lower-cost alternative ects you build in it. for creating mortise and tenon joinery. Sources 51 “Teng ShopNotes. This symbo! lets you know there's more information ley SH available online at ShopNotes.com 3