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Learn what you need to look for when choosing a broom or brush for your shop.
Cleaning up around the shop will be easier with a brush and broom from the article on page 8 of Woodsmith No. 174. All the brooms were purchased from McMaster-Carr, including the horsehair broom (7167T4), the tampico/horsehair/polypropylene broom (7168T4), the multi-surface push broom (7736T11), and the angle broom (7634T22).
Most of the bench brushes were purchased at Garrett Wade, including the large flare tip brush (95K03.01), the small, round detail brush (96S04.01), and the goat hair brush (53G06.02). The standard bench brush is available at the Woodsmith Store.
Every woodworking shop needs a power sander or two. Here's how to get the most out of yours.
The sanders featured in the article on page 10 of Woodsmith No. 174 can help you get a tedious job done faster and easier. They're available from most hardware stores and home centers. On-line retailers also offer a wide selection. For the sanding insert baseplate that fits the Porter-Cable oscillating spindle sander, you'll need to contact Woodhaven (147PCS).
The sandpaper alternatives featured on page 12 may be a good choice for your projects. The Abranet discs (147492) and replacement pad (147512) are available from Woodcraft. You can get the Microplane discs (23704) and the non-woven sanding pads (39397) from Rockler or sources listed below.
This easy-to-use router jig makes adding decorative designs to your projects a snap.
Just as we were going to press, Milescraft announced that the Design/Inlay Kit featured on page 14 of Woodsmith No. 174 had been upgraded. It now includes two more template wheels (including heart, star, circle, and bow tie patterns), additional collars, as well as carbide spiral and V-groove bits.
The good news is, all the items shown in the article are still included and the price will remain the same. The new product is model 1207, the Design/Inlay Kit. The kit will be available from Rockler or Amazon.com.
A few small pieces of wood and a couple of hours of time are all you need to invest in this project. But it's the simple construction and attention to the details that make it a winner.
The candle centerpiece on page 16 of Woodsmith No. 174 will give you the chance to use small, prized pieces of figured or exotic wood and show off your joinery skills too. The glass candleholders and votive candles were purchased at Michaels, a nationwide craft store chain.
A solid workbench is at the heart of every shop. This one gives you everything you could ever want or ask for -- solid hardwood construction, two versatile vises, and plenty of workspace.
Most of the hardware for the workbench project that begins on page 20 of Woodsmith No. 174 can be found at a local hardware store or home center. The vises were purchased from Lee Valley. The large front vise (70G08.02) and handle (05G12.03) are sold separately. The tail vise screw (70G01.51) is actually meant for use on a shoulder vise and is listed this way. You'll also need to order a handle for the tail vise. Lee Valley sells the bench dogs (05G04.02) in pairs. The front vise and bench dogs are also available at the Woodsmith Store.
The distinctive scroll saw work on this small shelf gives it the look of a timeless antique. But using basic joinery techniques, you can build this classic project in a short weekend.
There are just two pieces of hardware you'll need for the scroll saw shelf on page 34 of Woodsmith No. 174. The keyhole hangers that hold the shelf were purchased from Rockler (28837). Brads to hold the fretwork in place are available at local hardware stores and home centers. We ordered the beveled mirror at a local glass shop.
Finish Information: For the stain, we used 1 tsp. medium red Mahogany, 2 tsp. Cuban red Mahogany, and 1/2 tsp brown Mahogany. Finished with J.E. Mosers Powdered Dye-Water.
We'll show you two foolproof techniques for cutting perfect-fitting tenons on the table saw.
Edge routing a workpiece is an everyday task, but a few simple tips can give you better results.
Take a look at some great ideas for keeping your saw blades and hand saws organized.
It makes good sense to protect this important shop fixture with the right finish.
Here's the scoop on why this joint is the best choice for solid-wood frame-and-panel doors.
