#265–Tools & Shops 2018
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The Only Hand Tools Garrett Hack Really Needs
From milling and layout to fitting joints and smoothing, this tidy kit does it all when on the road
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Fine Shop in a Renovated Garage
Thoughtful renovation and a savvy layout make this shop exceptional
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How to Build a Heavy-Duty Workbench
For Chris Gochnour, the tail vise is the heart of this versatile workbench.
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Open Storage Ideas For Hand Tools and Power Tools
Make tools visible and keep them orderly for a beautiful and more efficient workshop.
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Tune Your Tablesaw
A few key adjustments get your saw cutting smoothly
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Heating and Cooling Your Shop
Ductless HVAC systems ensure that the weather doesn't limit your shop time
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Japanese Sawhorses
Sturdy designs in two sizes excel on the floor and on the benchtop.
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Tricks For Working at the Right Height
Optimize the elevation of your workbench for the task at hand
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David Fisher's Snug, Unplugged Workshop
A woodworker's space evolves around him
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The Physics of Machine Safety
To cut safely, stay focused on the forces exerted by the spinning blade or bit
Articles
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Drill-press table has built-in work supports
Whenever I drill a long piece that extends beyond my drill-press table, I struggle to hold it down safely. My new shopmade table solves this problem effectively and economically. Make…
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Simple Stick Tames Vacuum Hose
To keep the hose on my shop vacuum out from underfoot between uses and make it easy to scoot the vacuum around the shop, I added a small wood cleat…
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Rubber disk keeps dust bag down
Cyclone dust collectors are a wonderful improvement over their single-stage counterparts. Many woodworkers like to line the collection drum with a plastic bag, as it is easier to empty a…
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Use coil springs as tool ferrules
I turn a lot of handles in my shop for different tools I use, so I am always looking for items I can use as ferrules, which keep the tang…
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Glue-cap puller for tired hands
My fingers don’t have the strength they used to, and I sometimes struggle to open glue bottles after they sit for a few days. This little cap puller is the…
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When a knot is missing, try a heat gun
I am working on a step-back cupboard based on Mike Dunbar’s great article from FWW #165 (October 2003). I like to leave natural imperfections in the wood, but in this…
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Hot-melt glue forms template for oddly shaped workpiece
I recently made a frame for a fishing net, using steam-bent maple strips, but one step had me flummoxed. I just couldn’t cut a V-shaped piece that would fit tightly…
Workshop Tips
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Laguna Revo 18/36 lathe
Stout lathe with standout details
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Montana Brand plug cutters
Plug cutters for hand drills
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Kreg Accu-Cut
Add a track to your circular saw
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Getting geared up after AWFS 2017
The Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) fair, held every other year in Las Vegas, is a massive woodworking trade show. The show recently wrapped up, and while most…
Tools & Materials
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Tim Coleman's All-Time Favorite Tool
When we asked Tim to name his all-time favorite tool, we were surprised when he pulled out a ruler
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Machine layout in a midsize shop
Mike choose to put most of his machines in one corner of his shop to keep his dust collection needs centralized
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Dream Machines: Mike Korsak's 1943 Oliver 12-in. jointer
With its direct-drive three-phase motor, the Oliver isn't something that you can just plug into any old 220-volt outlet. In order to feed the beast, Mike outfitted his shop with a three-phase rotary converter, something he doesn't regret for a minute
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Shop Tour: Vic Tesolin
Vic Tesolin is known as “The Minimalist Woodworker.” You’ll see what that means when we show you how many tools he has stashed away in his shop.
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How to Make a Push Stick
Keep your hands away from blades and cutters, and hold work securely with this vital shopmade accessory.
