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Winter 2012

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One-Switch Chop Saw Station
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, July 13, 2010
I decked out my chop saw station with a shop vacuum for dust collection and a shop light so I can see where I’m cutting. It worked great except for one thing: I had to flip two switches just to make one cut.The solution was simple. I bought a power...
At-Hand Tool Storage
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, July 13, 2010
I hate fumbling around in drawers or digging into cabinets for tools.That’s why I love perf-board. It displays my hand tools out in the open where I can grab them the instant I need them. But, rather than having one big piece of perf-board in one...
Steel-Free Abrasive Wool
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Steel wool is a workshop staple for removing old finishes and rubbing out new ones. But there’s a problem. You can’t use steel wool with water-borne finishes. Here’s an answer: a new synthetic abrasive wool that’s compatible with...
$200 Variable-Speed Drill Press
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Delta’s new 12-in. ShopMaster benchtop drill press offers convenient speed control. No more finger-pinching belt changes; just move a lever. You don’t even have to stop the machine. With Delta’s DP350, you can choose any speed you want...
$30 Screwdriver for Tight Spaces
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 29, 2010
It’s easy to end up in tight spaces when you’re driving screws. Drawer slides, for example, often end up in places where it’s hard to fit a standard cordless drill. Right angle drills are great, but are typically pretty expensive for...
Fractions Made Easy
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Did I do the math right? Woodworking often calls for addition and subtraction of fractions. Fractional math can make your head spin and leave you with that nagging doubt. A fractional calculator is cheap insurance to make sure everything adds up. The...
Size-to-Fit Drill Handles
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 29, 2010
These drills fit all hands, large or small. Porter-Cable’s new Grip-To-Fit cordless drill/drivers come with interchangeable grips. Remove one screw to change the grip from small to medium to large. That should make the drill more comfortable and...
Chairmaker's Delight
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, August 11, 2009
by Tom Caspar Imagine a spokeshave that never tears out the grain, no matter which direction you go, and you have the essence of this wonderful new tool, the Veritas Scraper Shave ($59). The Scraper Shave is a straight-handled spokeshave equipped with...