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September 2010
ShopNotes No. 80
Dowelmax
Heirloom Tool Cabinet
Fitting Inset Doors
Knock-Down Wall Shelf
Features
Dream Shop Project
16 / Heirloom Tool Cabinet
With solid frame and panel construction, this heirloom tool cabinet will be a welcome addition to any workshop.
Technique
26 / Fitting Inset Doors
Fitting inset doors can be a challenge. But with these handy tips and tricks, sure-fire success is only a few steps away.
Weekend Workshop
28 / Knock-Down Wall Shelf
This knock-down wall shelf is an easy-to-build project for the shop. Or you can use it in the house to display just about anything.
Best-Built Jigs & Fixtures
32 / Router Jointer
Turn your router into a precision jointer that will give you an edge that’s smooth, straight, and perfectly square.
Departments
4 / Readers' Tips
Router Workshop
8 / Multi-Profile Bits
With only a single bit, you can create dozens of profiles just by adjusting the router bit and fence.
Materials & Hardware
10 / Working with Epoxy
Here’s what you need to know about working with a versatile adhesive — two-part epoxy.
Jigs & Accessories
12 / Dowelmax
Doweling joints don’t get much easier or more accurate than the Dowelmax system.
Shop Shortcuts
14 / Shop Short Cuts
Shop-tested tips and techniques to solve your woodworking problems.
Hands-On Technique
30 / Wedged Mortise & Tenon
Create a perfect-fitting mortise and tenon on the table saw — and then secure it with a wedge.
In The Shop
38 / High-Tech Rasps
Rasps have been around for years. But there’s a new breed of rasps every shop should have.
Setting Up Shop
42 / Lumber Storage
Storing lumber doesn’t have to be frustrating. We’ll show you how to get it under control.
Mastering the Table Saw
44 / 7 Solutions for Perfect Dadoes
In search of tearout-free dadoes? These seven proven techniques ensure the best results.
Great Gear
46 / Preventing Rust
The best way to deal with rust is to prevent it in the first place. Here’s how we do it in our shop.
Ultimate Garage
48 / Slat-Wall Systems
No matter how serious your storage problem is, a slat-wall system can get you organized.