Showing 61 through 80 out of 188 articles containing "tool box"
Pencil Box
… The box below shows how to do it. FLOCK YOUR BOX. I flocked all the recesses of the box. Brush a thick paint-like adhesive in the recess then use a puffer tool to distribute the fine flocking fibers. The velvet-like surface is a nice touch to a sweet box. W Materials…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 263
October 2022
New Table Saw & Router Tools
… at for years to come. Either way, a good edge matters. This article covers a trio of tools to get your workpieces to the right size and shape. The Woodpeckers’ miter gauge is… GAUGE The Exact-90° Miter Gauge from Woodpeckers does exactly what it says on the box. It’s a fantastic miter gauge, but some people may have a complaint: it only cuts at 90…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 267
June 2023
Precise Measuring Tools
…roughly ground. Some of these gauges feature a blade with a single VERITAS MARKING GAUGE Marking Tool Options. Unlike traditional marking gauges that use a pin, this marking gauge from Veritas uses … away the remaining waste for a perfect fit. If you take a look at the box on the bottom of the previous page you’ll find a more contemporary take …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 271
February 2024
New Portable Power Tools
… to recent advancements in batteries and motors, new avenues have been opened for cordless tools that just weren’t possible a few years ago. I, for one, am a fan — the less extension…go-to tool for the shop or the home. 1409 ® SCAN, LEARN, BUILD. • Universal fit with most circular saws with blades up to 7-¼” • Cross-cut sheets out of the box. Add…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 276
December 2024
New Portable Power Tools
… most circular saws with blades up to 7-¼” • Cross-cut sheets out of the box. Add the 1408 GuideRails™ to easily rip full length sheets • Cuts through stock over… to cut and come out clean. It's a nice alternative to an expensive dedicated tool, though I recommend taller individuals raise the attached platform by about 5". MILESCRAFT T-TRACK SERIES…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 277
February 2025
Tool Tote
…the size of the tote’s cubbies for large or small tools as needed. Illustrations: Bob Zimmerman Softwood Tool Tote Classic yellow pine and traditional joinery come together to create… the router table. First, I cut stopped dadoes for the sides and divider. The box on the ROUTING THE TONGUES Backup block a. Waste END VIEW ¼ Backup block ⁄ ⁄" …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 277
February 2025
Lithium Ion Batteries
… in a tool case and still be fully charged when you’re ready to go to work again. HOLD A CHARGE. Li-ion batteries hold a charge in the tool box (even… batteries are less efficient (see box below). GOOD NEWS. Some tool manufacturers are currently offering combination packages, which typically include several tools and two Liion batteries. And still…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 174
December 2007
A Classic Bench
… VIEW) MARK POSITION OF SCREW HOLE ON-SLIDING BLOCK BOX JOINTS After the dog assembly was glued to the …-19). FIGURE 24 -r » « -16"- TOOL NOTCH, >A" DEEP TOOL TRAY >> BOTTOM © / V/STOCK W^TE J________n_________n_ 2'/a -X " -•---- —»- k ■* 27" -18'/i" TOOl NOTCH, Vi" DEEP i"dia. finger hole…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 50
April 1987
Shop Notes
… TIPS FROM OUR SHOP Shop Notes MOLDING MITER BOX ■ There are several tools that can be used to cut r iters. But the problem I faced was how to cut …W TALLER THAN CUTTING DEPTH OF SAW BLADE the middle section (B). assembly. To assemble the miter box, glue the left piece (A) down first. Then place your saw against the end of …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 68
April 1990
Tips & Techniques
…, California 3 /f/ UD / >^^1 y <^ ^^§&\ x ^v REMC IVE REMAINING'1 <% SUVE IS FROM BOTH EDGE S WITH SANDING ^\" BOX ^\\ BLOC K Woodsmith No. 85 PIPE CLAMP JAW PADS ■ Through the years … page 31. "Plasti Dip" is a rubber-like coating tfiat many metal tool handles are dipped in. We bought some at the local…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 85
February 1993
Shaker Bench
…but it would take a Shaker craftsman to notice. The biggest differences are the kinds of tools used. I'm always looking for a better way to do something. For this Shaker Bench, I started…the seat, a mortise must be drilled in each leg to accept the stretcher, see box below. After the mortises are drilled, the stretchers can be glued into the legs,…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 88
August 1993
Wall Storage System
…also lets me store them according to grit. The sandpaper file is just an open box. Loose dividers, similar to those found in a file cabinet, are used to separate the …the ideas shown here to customize your own. space CONSIDERATIONS. With many tool racks, you have to lift the tool to clear the hole in the rack. This means the space above…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 93
June 1994
Finger Joint Technique
… The nice thing about building boxes with finger joints is that you don’t need any special tools. And you can start and finish a box in a day. F inger joints always …tools. To make the fingers, I use a table saw with a miter gauge and a rip blade (or any other blade that cuts a flat-bottomed kerf, see page 19). FINGER JOINT JIG To build a box…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 110
April 1997
Hollow Grinding
… THE WHEEL. In order to get good results when grinding tools, you need to start with a good quality grinding wheel, see box below. But just as important as the quality of the… bevel of the tool. You should see a straight hollow forming across the face of the tool. If this isn’t the case, you may have to make some adjustments, see box below. If you…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 111
June 1997
Workbench Storage
… let’s start with that one. FRONT CABINET The front cabinet is really just a plywood box that’s sized to fit in the space beneath the top of the workbench. It’s… Mount drawer slides to cabinet and sides of drawers b. CROSS SECTION 9!#/16" { How many tools can you pack into five drawers? Plenty. With heavy-duty, fullextension drawer slides you…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 133
February 2001
Chip Carving
…One or two carving knives and a few other accessories (sharpening stones, layout tools) are all you need. The primary tool is a short-bladed cutting knife — the upper knife shown in the … handling the knife before trying your hand at a few of the other techniques. The box below shows the three cuts needed to lift a triangle chip. I’ll just add a few…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 171
June 2007
Make It Mobile
… U-bolt #/4" chamfer Tool base 2" fixed caster Pad 1 Roll-Around Tool Base When you’re ready to move the tool, you just … all that’s required to lift that end and maneuver the tool around the shop. %/16" x 1!/4" U-bolt Leverage of tow bar lifts base …see in the main drawing above, the tool base is simply an open box for the tool to sit in. On one …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 171
June 2007
Mallets in the Shop
…wedge. Like cabinetmaker’s { The round shape of a carver’s mallet allows you to grasp the tool in any orientation. mallets, carver’s mallets are available in different sizes. And this …to own more than one. And for some other mallet choices, see the box below. W Urethane Mallet Special-Purpose Mallets Wood is the traditional material for mallets …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 176
April 2008
5 Essential Squares
… the Online Extras at www.Woodsmith.com. Although this simple tool may be considered a carpenter’s tool and not necessarily a tool for the woodworker, there are several applications in the …different sizes of machinist squares is a good idea. Smaller ones are good for squaring boxes Sliding Bevel Gauge If you’re making the cut on a table saw, you …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 174
December 2007
Machinist's Chest
…it was 100 years ago. I have to admit that I have a fascination with old tools and tool chests. It’s easy to see why. Most of these designs have proven themselves …corners of the box to get a good fit. Adding rubber pads to the guards protects worksurfaces from scratching. The machinist’s chest is now ready to fill with tools, collectibles, or…Read More
