Showing 41 through 60 out of 188 articles containing "tool box"
A Lesson in Box Making
… The bookshaped box in the upper right is based on one carried by an Iowa 5 Boxes built around a new technique (carved lid), or a story (book box), or a purpose (tool box) tend to exhibit a sense of liveliness. soldier during the Civil War. I saw it at the state historical museum and liked the idea of a book box…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 279
June 2025
Recipe Box
…pipe clamps.) The hinges are attached by cutting a slot in the back using a Dremel Power Tool equipped with a saw blade. (The edges along the back must be chamfered to allow the…ornamental hinge) is trimmed, as shown, and fastened in the slot with epoxy glue. This box is finished with three coats of Vh lb.-cut shellac and a coat of carnauba …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 10
July 1980
Tools of the Trade
… and shipping charges, write or call Woodcraft at 210 Wood County Industrial Park, P.O. Box 1686, Parkersburg, WV 26102-1686, (800)225-1153. SEARS BELT SANDER STAND You …comes in handy for removing saw marks from end grain. As with most portable tool conversion stands, this stand doesn't come close to the performance of its stationary …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 10
July 1980
Shop Storage Box
…design, permit me a few comments. 1)As you can see from the Cutting Diagram this storage box makes very efficient use of readily available materials. This is nice the first time …doesn't include the option of adding the longer sides for the tool bar as shown in the photo. Note: The box shown in the foremound of the photo is a fancier version ma&e…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 15
May 1981
Tool Cabinet
… I wanted this thickness so I could screw in custom-made hanging devices for the various tools. THE CABINET To build the cabinet, I started by cutting the top/bottom (A) and … THEN CUT DIVIDER AND BACK TO FIT GROOVE FOR -BACK PANEL W'VVW uuuuuuu BOX JOINT DETAIL SIDE ® \^ ALIGN GROOVE WITH\ SECOND PIN FROM BACK EDGE HOLE CENTERED %*S; …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 42
December 1985
Tools of the Trade
… is the adjustable dado blade. It has a lot of a appeal because it's a single tool, rather than a collection of components. It can be adjusted to cut grooves from V" … dado is the only model tested that performed properly right out of the box. This is because the manufacturer understands sharpening geometry. (They even include detailed sharpening …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 44
April 1986
Classic Oak Tool Cabinet
… Easy-Access Drawers travel on smoothriding slides. The shallow drawers make finding and organizing tools a snap. Woodsmith False Tenons give the look of more complex through-mortise and tenon…inside face of all the parts to hold a 1/4" plyWoodsmith wood bottom. Then the drawer boxes can be glued up. The next step is to attach the drawer slides. …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 151
February 2004
5 Handy Tool Holders
… wall studs. < The lathe tool holder swivels to put the tools and accessories where you need them. Lathe Tool Holder Another place where I like to keep several tools and supplies near at …make your time in the shop more productive. And to organize more tools, check out the tool apron in the box below. You can find where to buy each of these items …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 197
October 2011
Miter Boxes: Dead-On Results
…tools o the trade hand saw Miter Boxes } At one end of the miter box spectrum are these basic units. They feature a separate saw and have kerfs to guide the blade. Stanley Clamping Miter Box with Saw Craftsman Miter Box I’ll freely admit that I’m a “power tool guy.” If a job can be done more quickly and efficiently with a loud tool with …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 214
August 2014
Low-Cost, Discount Tools
…different thicknesses of nitrile gloves in multiple sizes, for between $7 and $10 a box. Digital pocket scale (#93543) [6] Single-Edge Razor Blades While I wouldn’t advise …second mortgage, Harbor Freight offers a large selection of compressors, air hoses, and pneumatic tools that are suitable for home shop use. 16 • Woodsmith / No. 224 5-in. …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 224
April 2016
Tools for Prepping Stock
… sure to let the lumber acclimate to your shop before you start working with it (box on opposite page). CUTTING TO ROUGH SIZE After the lumber is ready, you don’t want…. You’ll see my solution for taming snipe on the following pages as I use power tools to flatten and thickness the rough-cut stock, straighten edges, and ultimately, cut the parts…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 225
June 2016
Box-Jointed Craft Center
… SHAPING THE HANDLE. After cutting the box joints and gluing the handle together, the work of shaping it can begin. I relied on a few different tools to get good results when forming …side of handle NOTE: Make matching stopped cut on other side of handle 1"-rad. Box Joints. The box joints for the handle are cut the same way, with the same jig, …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 227
October 2016
Chisels: #1 Tool in the Shop
… are more specialized in nature and can be added to your arsenal of tools as your tool needs (and budget) increase. bench chisels. Ironically, bench chisels aren’t really a “type” of…types that you may want to pick up down the road, refer to the box below. W Task Oriented: PARING & DOVETAIL CHISELS Paring chisels are similar to bevel-edged chisels,…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 228
December 2016
Router Table Box Joint Jig
…and replacing it with another key. For the box joints on the tool tote, I used the 1⁄4" key as shown in Photo 1, above. If larger box { Using a workpiece that is planed to the …is up to the task. Upsized Box Joints: ROCKLER’S XL BOX JOINT JIG While the Rockler box joint jig works great for the smaller sized parts of the tool tote, what do you do…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 240
December 2018
Five Cool Tools
… to a workbench with screws. Straightedge guide [1] Rockler Vacuum Clamps A vacuum pump is a great tool to have around to use in conjunction with a veneer press. But if you’…box fan to be added. This no-fuss containment system is quick and easy to use. [4] Oneida Router Hood It’s true that the router is one of the most popular woodworking tools…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 242
April 2019
Mid-Grade Carving Tools
… they produce a large variety of profiles and sizes of carving tools, however the U.S. dealers generally carry only the boxed sets. FIRST IMPRESSIONS. Upon opening the Narex set, I found what … sets. Want something for finer detail work? Take a look at the box below for an upgraded palm tool set. W POWER GRIP STARTER SET < The smaller size of the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 245
October 2019
Sharpening Turning Tools
…tools, some have ‘wet’ grinders such as the Tormek. They work well, but I am more of a traditionalist and prefer Norton aluminium oxide wheels. For more on grinding wheels, see the box… like on a bench stone. THE PARTING TOOL (25-30°) Possibly the easiest tool to sharpen apart from the scraper is the parting tool. Just make sure { The first thing …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 251
October 2020
Carbide Turning Tools
…lathe and going to work instead of learning tool ool presentation and sharpening. ng. (Although, you can touch up carbide — see the box below). I personally don’t think this is s an either-or debate. I added a set of carbide to my traditional nal tools. And, I might even dare …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 254
April 2021
Favorite Tools & Accessories
…go The iV Pro takes a different AC approach. You simply plug each tool into a transmitter. When the tool is turned on, it sends a wireless signal to the receiver switch …drawer box to install the other portion of the slide with perfect alignment. The scraper will make quick work of the dried leftover glue All of the silicone o application tools…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 258
December 2021
Cool Tools & Gear
… electrical knockouts. Both the front and back legs accept a standard 17⁄8" electrical box for easy access to electrical power. Once this bench is all put …. > The Small Universal Hanger stores all manner of small tools. < Batting cleanup is the Large c Universal Tool Hanger that Universa supports everything from drills to reciprocating saws —…Read More
