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Easy upgrades for a smoother-running saw.
Upgrading the pulleys and V-belt that came with your table saw is a great way to eliminate vibration. Although you can purchase these items separately, you might want to order a contractor's saw performance package from In-Line Industries (see below). These kits are designed for specific saws, and include a pair of pulleys and a 4-foot link belt. You should be able to find them for around $50.
Three blades will handle just about all your sawing tasks. We'll show you what to look for.
Having the right blade will make your band saw cut faster and smoother. The three blades shown in this article are Timberwolf blades from Suffolk Machinery (see below).
Resaw blades are designed to make sawing thick stock into thinner boards fast and easy. The carbide-tipped Tri-Master is made by Lenox. The thin Wood Slicer is available from Highland Hardware. You'll find the information you need to order each blade below.
We'll show you a foolproof technique for creating this traditional veneer pattern.
Get more from your router with a few simple, shop-built baseplates.
Simple joinery, and durable materials combine to create a weather-proof planter.
There isn't much else that you'll need to build these patio planter boxes besides the wood. The adjustable shelf is supported by L-shaped shelf supports (#33860) that came from Rockler.
To stand up to the elements, I used waterproof, polyurethane glue to assemble the planter boxes. Then I painted them with an exterior house paint from Benjamin Moore. The colors I used were “Lightning White” and “Weston Flax.”
This easy-to-build bookcase has everything you want -- sturdy construction, adjustable shelves, modular design, and classic molding.
Besides being easy to build, the classic bookcase doesn't take a lot of hardware. Other than a handful of screws, the only other hardware necessary are some leveler blocks (#31210) and a package of spoon-style shelf support pins (#22765).
If you plan on making several bookcases and connecting them, there are a couple other items you'll need. The first is some 1-1/8″-long connector bolts (#31831). Then, to go along with these, you'll need some matching cap nuts (#31815). All these supplies came from Rockler.
Sure it looks great, but what you'll really like are all the details that go into building it.
One of the things that makes the jewelry chest an heirloom project is the use of solid brass hardware. Most of this came from Rockler. The hardware includes the hinges (#25759), knobs (#68627), bail pulls (#35402), half-mortise lock (#14861), and escutcheon (#35774). The lid chain (#00G44.01) and chain anchor (#00G45.15) came from Lee Valley. You'll also need some brass washers and brass woodscrews to attach the chain to the chest.
Below you'll find several sources of veneer for the lid. The other supplies — the mirror, fabric, batting, posterboard, foam insulation, and rod — were purchased locally.
To build the stand, you'll only need some figure-8 fasteners (#21650) and furniture glides (#24380) from Rockler.
A strong, locking joint that's also attractive.
Eliminate dust without spending a lot of money.
Learn shop-tested tips for making the most of this handy layout and setup tool.
More working time, even color, and great results -- what more could you ask for?
Fine furniture needs the right hardware. Learn how to install this heirloom lock on your project.
