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ShopNotes No. 67
Miter Saw Table & Fence
10 "Must Have" Router Bits
Mini-Lathe Stand
Rotary Tool Storage Case
Features
Shop Project
6 / Miter Saw Table & Fence
Finally, a better way to cut small pieces on a miter saw. This shop-made accessory fits over the table saw and makes cutting small, hard-to-hold pieces easy, accurate, and safe.
Selecting Tools
12 / 10 "Must Have" Router Bits
You don’t need a drawer full of router bits to build great woodworking projects. We “profile” ten bits that will allow you to accomplish just about any routing task you’ll face.
Feature Project
14 / Mini-Lathe Stand
Turn your mini-lathe into a full-fledged turning center. This stand has everything you need — it’s rock solid, easy to build, and provides storage for all your turning tools and accessories.
Technique
22 / Miter Saw Quick Tips & Simple Jigs
It’s often the little things that help you get the most out of a tool. With a few tips and jigs, you’ll be turning to your miter saw more often for more of your woodworking needs.
Storage Project
26 / Rotary Tool Storage Case
A rotary tool is a handy item to have, but it can be a real challenge to keep track of its accessories. This wall-mounted storage case organizes and stores it all — yet its convenient size makes it easy to carry to right where you need it, whether it’s in the shop or around the house.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.
32 / Shop Talk
Learn what’s new in construction materials. In this issue, we talk about the changing world of pressure-treated lumber.
34 / Tool Chest
The final look of a project “hinges” on adding the hardware. We feature a set of special bits that will make installing hinges easy by drilling perfectly centered screw holes.