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Shop Short Cuts
…FIRST CLEAT Shop Short Cuts When installing the drawer case (page 22) under your workbench, there are a couple of things to note. First, the case sides should be …can install the drawer case. SECOND: USE SPACER TO POSITION SECOND CLEAT Installing the Workbench Storage Cabinet FRONT VIEW SPACER CLEAT FRAMING SQUARE CROSS RAIL NOTE: CUTAWAY CROSS …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 125
September 2012
Get a Rock-Solid Grip Without a Vise
… around. These versatile clamps act like small vises and can transform any worksurface into a workbench for a variety of tasks. You can see one example in the photo above. A … to enjoy a little woodworking time. STOPS & HOOKS Another way to transform any worksurface into a workbench is to use shop-made stops. The idea behind them is basic. When …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 129
May 2013
Hayward Tool Stool
…, like a mini tool chest. The two-piece top turns the unit into a stout, low workbench (complete with miter station). Between tasks, you can sit down for a snack and drink… well-placed mortise and tenon joinery share the same construction as any heavy-duty workbench. Here’s what this all means. A few pleasant evenings in the shop reward you with a …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 143
December 2023
3 Plywood Shop Projects
…(16½" x 52") A BOTTOM (24" x 52") F 1½" POCKET SCREW A solid, simple Workbench To complete the workshop trio it’s time to make a workbench. There’s a good argument to be made that this is … crossbars add a wee bit of fancy to the look of the workbench. Let’s start with the core of the workbench. A STABLE BASE. You can get the ball rolling by …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 147
December 2024
Shop Stool
weekend workshop adjustable Sure-footed and easy to adjust, this stool lifts comfort to new heights. A good shop stool is a great asset for any shop. The challenge is how to design a comfortable stool that you can easily adjust in height. This adjustable stool answers the challenge. It’s made from solid hardwood. (An example made from Baltic …Read More
