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ShopNotes No. 70

Tool Chest

Shop-Built Gear Box

Table Saw Storage Drawer

Trim Routers

Features

In The Shop

6 / 15 Hold-Down Solutions

Hold it! That’s the whole idea with each of these items.

Jigs & Accessories

10 / Drill Press Hold-Down

Get a grip on practically anything with this accessory.

Jigs & Accessories

12 / Workbench Board Jack

This adjustable support is an extra hand when working with long stock at your workbench.

In The Shop

14 / Six Solutions for Drilling and Driving

Simple tips and tools for getting the best results with screws.

Feature Project

16 / Shop-Built Gear Box

Rugged construction and heavy-duty hardware make this a versatile storage box that you won’t have to baby.

Shop Project

24 / Table Saw Storage Drawer

Clear the top of your table saw once and for all with this quick project that fits in unused space.

In The Shop

26 / Trim Routers

Big results in a small package. Trim routers can handle a lot more than just plastic laminate.

In The Shop

30 / Working with Plastic Laminate

Find out how to put this versatile material to use in your shop.

Departments

4 / Readers' Tips

Shop-tested tips to solve common woodworking problems.

32 / Tool Chest

Get sharp edges fast with these new ceramic stones.

34 / Shop Talk

Learn what drives the cost of milled hardwood lumber.