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Every shop can benefit from air power. Learn how to find a compressor to fit your needs.
If you're looking for an inexpensive way to add storage to your shop, we have the answer.
Any of the tool holders on page 12 will instantly add storage space to your shop. All of the items shown in this article are available from Rockler. This includes the drill press tool collector (93386), the router bit storage rack (32602), the lathe tool holder (31107), and the Pack Rack Tool Apron (41486).
Think the table saw is too big for the job? All it takes is the right approach.
I don't know what's more intriguing, the eye-catching look of these projects or the unique techniques used to make them. Why don't you take a look and decide for yourself.
You won't need any hardware to build the bookmark, pencil box, or coaster set on page 16. And you'll probably be able to find most of the wood you need for these projects in your scrap bin.
To finish the bookmark and the box, I wiped on a coat of General Finishes' Seal-a-Cell and then sprayed on a couple coats of lacquer. But for the coasters, I wanted a more water-resistant finish. So I applied three coats of polyurethane.
A compact table that doubles in size with next to no effort -- who couldn't use that? But let'snot overlook the classic Craftsman design and the stylish two-tone finish.
The folding table on page 24 requires just a few hardware items. You'll need some tabletop fasteners (34215), two pairs of brass hinges for the legs (32978), and a pair of sewing cabinet hinges for the top (26765). I was able to purchase all of these items from Rockler.
The two-tone finish was achieved by first staining the slats with an ebony dye and then staining the rest of the table with a mix of three parts Zar stain (cherry) and one part WoodKote Jel'd Stain (cherry). Then the table was finished with two coats of lacquer.
This beautiful chest has everything you could want in a project and more. Loads of versatile storage, a truly unique design, and the chance to learn a new trick or two.
Choosing the right hardware is important for any project, but particularly so for a fine project like the jewelry chest on page 34. The brass hinges (205539) came from Van Dyke's Restorers but that specific hinge has been discontinued. Rockler carries a very similar narrow cabinet hinge (32908). The brass knobs (01A01.10) used for the necklace hangers and the rare-earth magnets (99K31.01) were purchased from Lee Valley.
The bending plywood used to make the doors is also available from Lee Valley (03A10.04). And we purchased the adhesive-backed, curly maple veneer from VeneerSupplies.com.
To finish the jewelry chest, we simply wiped on a coat of General Finishes' Seal-a-Cell and followed up with two coats of sprayed lacquer.
Two simple techniques that are guaranteed to make your router table more productive.
This easy-to-use stain produces vibrant color that lets the wood show through.
For clear, vivid colors, it's hard to beat water-based dyes. You can find dyes in a wide variety of wood tones as well as bright colors, in both powder and liquid form. They are sold through a number of the woodworking retailers shown below.
The trick is to match the method to the project. Here's what you need to know.
Few things in woodworking are more frustrating than breaking off the head of a screw in a nearly completed project. Fortunately, the screw extractors shown on page 50 can often save the day. The GraBit screw extractor set (35498) will handle several sizes of screws. It's sold by Rockler. The plug-cutting extractors are also sold by Rockler, in three individual sizes.
