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Rotary Tool Router Table
… it away. BOTTOM DETAILS. As you can see in the box to the left, these dovetail slots are pretty easy to make…Track (2) 1⁄4" x 20 x 4" Carriage Bolts (2) 3⁄8" I.D. x 7⁄8" O.D. Steel Washers (2) 1⁄4" x 20 Knobs (2) 3" Pulls w/Screws (2) 1⁄4" x 5"x 5" Aluminum Plate (1) Rotary Tool Router Base (1) 24" x 48" Plastic Laminate ALSO NEEDED: One 48" x 48"…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 238
August 2018
Music Box
…make the rabbet and groove joint using standard tools. And second, if you use a band saw to resaw … to the box requires a Dremel Moto Tool. First cut a chamfer along the back edge of the box and the lid, as shown in Fig, 3. To cut the slots for the hinges, use the Dremel Moto Tool…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 6
November 1979
Dovetails: The Tools
…to keep the boards in place. LAYING OUT AND MARKING TOOLS Next come the tools. There are actually two sets of tools used in making dovetails. The first group is …Cleveland, OH 44128,1-800-321-6840. Woodcraft, 210 Wood County Industrial Park, Parkersburg, PO Box 1686, WV 26102-1686,1-800-225-1153. The Japan Woodioorker, 1731 Clement Avenue, Alameda…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 19
January 1982
Box Joint Drawers
…cutting the box joints so the top and bottom pins are equal thickness. This is what I did for the tool cabinet and the old-fashioned phone. But, the drawers for the tool cabinet must fit a specific opening. So I cut the pieces to final size and risked the width of the bottom pin being slightly off. CUT THE BOX JOINTS …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 42
December 1985
Box Joint Jig
… the slots are smaller than about W. But for box joints larger than W\ the table saw, above, is a more efficient tool. EXPLODED VIEW BACKING PLATE ©— INDEX PLATE A) RUNNER W x =/4"… FRONT - FENCE INDEX PLATE AND PIN Probably the most unique feature of this box joint jig is the interchangeable index pin. By switching index pins you…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 78
December 1991
Tool Cabinet
… decided to build a bigger cabinet — one large enough to hold power tools as well as hand tools. I designed this Tool Cabinet to have lots of storage potential: • It's deep … case is simply a square plywood box joined with rabbets. The main requirement was that it be big enougli for hand-held power tools — especially a circular saw. Begin by…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 91
February 1994
Tool Chest
… able to hold a lot of tools. So I started with a large, deep tool compartment. Then I added a removable sliding tray to keep smaller tools, like my try square and … ring drawer pull Drawer in base provides storage for chisels and other tools MATERIALS BOX A Fr./Bk. Rails (4) B Fr./Bk. Stiles (4) C End Rails (4) D End Stiles (4) E Fr./Bk. Panels …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 109
February 1997
Planter Box
Weekend Project patio Planter Box A couple of tools and some basic woodworking skills are all it takes to build this durable planter. I wanted a planter box to really show off the potted plants on…you won’t need to do a lot of tedious hand work or use a lot of special tools to build this one. It’s designed to withstand the weather so you can use it…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 159
June 2005
Keepsake Boxes
… and bottom panels fit into the front, back, and sides. I’ll cover the ribbon box first. For both boxes, a key technique is the method used to separate the FRONT SECTION VIEW (after… in the slots, trim the “ears” off the ends. A flush-cut saw is the ideal tool for this task (Step 4). Then plane or sand the surface smooth. ROUT THE CHANNEL. Now…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 185
October 2009
Contoured Keepsake Box
…veneer and hardwood plus a few interesting woodworking techniques add up to a memorable project. A keepsake box is something that just about everyone appreciates. And an elegant design like the …method to veneer the panel without using an expensive vacuum press or any special tools. The best thing about this project is that you can find most of the…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 194
April 2011
Grandpa's Tool Chest
…surfaces show it served its purpose with distinction — protecting the valuable tools stored within as the chest was carried from job to job…VIEW Side molding !/8" chamfer Butt Hinge K J NOTE: Attach stay chain to inside of box and lid with #6 x %/8" Rh woodscrews 6!/2 4!/2 #/4 Chest lift Materials, Supplies, & Cutting Diagram A B C D E F Front/…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 200
April 2012
Music Box
…a. Keep rabbet depth equal Chisel Band clamp Base Panel. A hand saw is the perfect tool for mitering the corners of the panel. These edges will be hidden in …a template to locate and drill the NOTE: Locate holes for mounting music box works by pressing box into styrofoam and transferring locations to bottom a. Adhesive backed felt is wrapped …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 204
December 2012
Cordless Tool Charging Station
… • Woodsmith / No. 235 we’ve included plans for a matching shelf for additional cordless tools at our website, Woodsmith.com (photo at right). PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION The charging station…bottom of the case. Detail ‘b’ above and Figures 1 through 3 in the How-To box below illustrate the joinery used in making the drawer case. There’s nothing …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 235
February 2018
Box-Jointed Tool Tote
… rigidity. To top it all off, the easy-to-cut box joints not only look good, but they also mean this tool tote will come together in no time at all. And… split posts and through tenons add stylish details not found in most tool totes. Illustrations: Dirk Ver Steeg { The box-joints add a pleasant contrast. A slight “relief” on the inside face of the…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 240
December 2018
Handcut Large Box Joints
… the distinctive wide box joints by hand. What I discovered is that this approach offers a surprising number of lessons in mastering a few basic hand tools. 56 • Woodsmith / No. 243 Written by: Phil Huber Simplicity supplies part of the attraction of wide box joints. There are four …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 243
June 2019
Band Saw Boxes
… 251 and saw boxes have always captivated me. The first time I saw someone do a band saw box, I was amazed how you could create a variety of containers with just one tool. And to me, that was just plain cool. When it comes to band saw boxes, your …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 251
October 2020
Kitchen Tools
… 252 %/16 NOTE: One square equals !/2" 1!%/16 !/8 NOTE: Oven tool made from #/8"-thick beech !#/16"-dia. !/2 !/8" roundover OVEN TOOL (1!/4"x 12") !/4"-rad. hook for pulling oven racks &/…to rout the end cove. Center the hole over the core box bit. Rout the cove with a plunge motion. a. !/4" roundover CUTTING BOARD (7!/2"x 13!/2") #/16 !/4 …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 252
December 2020
Tool Cabinet
… a lifetime and more. { The upper cabinet provides plenty of room for the larger woodworking tools that you have in your arsenal. The adjustable shelves give you maximum flexibility when … their new home. If you’ve got a hankering to split the two apart, the box to the right addresses that. W HANGING OPTION > The upper cabinet can stand all on …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 257
October 2021
Book Boxes
…and bottoms VERTICAL SPINE (2" x 9") G J SLEEVE SIDE (6" x 8") I SLEEVE BACK (1½" x 8") J the curved face — whichever tool you feel comfortable with. RABBETS. Cut the three rabbets in the sides… sides, then glued the vertical spine in place. After finishing the boxes, they’re ready to stow your valuables before they disappear into the bookcase.…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 273
June 2024
Portable Tool Stool
…END IS KERFED FOR CROSSCUTTING OR MITERING A WORKPIECE CUSTOM CLEATS HOLD SQUARES OR OTHER TOOLS MORTISES IN ENDS RECEIVE RAILS SLOTTED CLEATS ARE POSITIONED TO CRADLE A HAND SAW … side earlier in the construction. I used 5 Adding a ledge to one end creates a miter box for cutting small pieces accurately with a back saw. 5 Flip one lid over the…Read More
