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Belt Sander
…. And second, belt sanders are portable, allowing you to use them freehand as a shaping tool. But these same qualities also make belt sanders a little intimidating to use. Because …You can learn more about a couple of these accessories by taking a look at the box at right. W Woodsmith { A sanding frame (also known as a sanding shoe) allows you to …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 158
April 2005
Veritas Honing Guide
… holds the blade in place and a wide, machined roller allows the carrier (and your tool) to travel back and forth over the surface of a sharpening stone, creating a keen edge. … thumbs. There’s even a feature on the roller that allows you to hone a microbevel (see box at right). The clamp bar holds both plane irons and chisels tightly, provided that…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 161
October 2005
Tips & Techniques
…have a very small shop in my basement, and every nook and cranny is filled with tools, lumber, and other items. The studs in the walls are exposed, so I added scrap…adhesivebacked sandpaper. To solve this problem, I made some modifications to the sandpaper’s box (see drawing below). The box had some extra space on each side, so I filled that space …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 162
December 2005
Tips & Techniques
….) Canadian Subscriptions: Canada Post Agreement No. 40038201. Send change of address information to PO Box 881, Station Main, Markham, ON L3P 8M6. Canada BN 84597 5473 RT …@woodsmith.com World Wide Web: http://www.Woodsmith.com Magnetic Tool Storage It seems my steel layout tools like to hide under workpieces and piles of sawdust. So I made…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 164
April 2006
Sharpening Drill Bits
… DiamonD Files. One way to make the task even easier is to use the right tools. I find that diamond needle files cut fast and smooth. What makes them better than ordinary… continuous rim. To learn how to sharpen these “multi-spur” bits, take a look at the box below. BraD point Bits Forstner bits are great for drilling larger holes, but for drilling…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 166
August 2006
EZ Smart Guide
…a product that claimed to solve this problem, I decided to take a closer look. EZ SMART. The tool I’m talking about is called the EZ Smart Guide by Eurekazone. It was invented by a … makes the EZ Smart really stand out are the accessories available for it (see box below). After taking a look at these, you quickly realize that this isn’t just a saw …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 167
October 2006
Quick & Accurate Mortises
…quick & accurate Mortises Power tools are great for speed and ease of use. And for most …it comes to cutting mortises, you also need to do a little hand tool work to get the best results. The nice thing about this … mark. Now you can clamp a stop block to the fence. The box below explains how to complete the drilling operation by using a spacer …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 167
October 2006
Tips & Techniques
….) Canadian Subscriptions: Canada Post Agreement No. 40038201. Send change of address information to PO Box 881, Station Main, Markham, ON L3P 8M6. Canada BN 84597 5473 RT …clamps I need without using the “trial-and-error” method. Al Bushman Goleta, California tooL SHarPening To get a good grip when flattening the back of a chisel or …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 167
October 2006
Stropping
… wheels. The truth is stropping is no different than any other honing method. Essentially, a tool is dragged across an abrasive surface. The finer the abrasive, the more mirror-like… it really is. Just take a look at the box below. I learned this technique from a friend who does a lot of hand tool work. It’s best for chisels used for light paring. (…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 171
June 2007
Tips & Techniques
…Canadian Subscriptions: Canada Post Agreement No. 40038201. Send change of address information to PO Box 881, Station Main, Markham, ON L3P 8M6. Canada BN 84597 5473 RT… tips from our readers Box Fan Dust Filter While I have dust collection for my large power tools, sometimes I need a “task-oriented” dust filter. That’s where this box fan setup …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 171
June 2007
Sanders in the Shop
… a smooth surface with BELT SANDER Some woodworkers might argue that a belt sander isn’t a tool often associated with fine craftsmanship. But the belt sander is a great choice for a… for detailed, curved profiles is a hand-held, oscillating spindle sander shown in the box below. DUST COLLECTION Whatever type of sander you’re using, it’s going to …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 173
October 2007
Tenons on the Table Saw
… Saw Tenons When it comes to cutting clean, accurate tenons, the table saw is the tool of choice. The bonus is there are two easy ways to do the job. snugly… will give you great results. And when you need to go the extra mile, the box below offers a few tenon fine-tuning tips. W 1 Clamp workpiece securely and squarely a. END VIEW Workpiece…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 173
October 2007
10 Specialty Router Bits
…specialty Router Bits These specialized bits may not currently be in your tool cabinet, but they can provide easy solutions to some tough woodworking tasks. } One look is … flip one over and they’ll fit together like a hand in a glove. Cutting perfect-fitting box joints safely and successfully has never been easier than with this bit. No. 176 …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 176
April 2008
Shaping Perfect Curves
…create a surface ready for finish. The box below highlights the steps. First, I use a hand scraper to quickly clean up most of the remaining tool marks. Then I switch to hard-faced…face of block Scrape First. Use a hand scraper to quickly remove most of the tool marks and create a surface ready for sanding. www.Woodsmith.com Inside Curves. I like …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 176
April 2008
Why You Need a Palm Router
…(shown at right) that accepts guide bushings designed for a Porter-Cable router (see the box at the bottom of the page for details). Next, you’ll cut out …into a small package. { Inexpensive carving burrs can turn your palm router into a power carving tool. Bosch Template Guide Baseplate Years ago, Porter-Cable set the standard for guide bushings…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 177
June 2008
Razor-Sharp Edge
…is especially true with coarser grit stones, which wear quickly. (See the How-To box on the opposite page for flattening tips.) One good technique to develop is… until honing unt the next finer stone. cross-hatching cross-hatchin Angling tool creates Angling tool creates scratches disappear distinct scratches disappea distinct KEEP IT ClEaN. As you …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 178
August 2008
Waterstones
… Waterstones Looking for a fast, reliable, and affordable way to sharpen your edge tools? Man-made waterstones might be the answer. I’ve tried a lot of different …tool. Now, you might wonder how you’d make a stone flat after it’s been used for a while. But you can purchase a “flattening stone” that’s specifically designed for the job. See the box…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 175
February 2008
Handsaw Till
…-mounted case provides convenient storage for your handsaws and other treasured hand tools. A quality hand tool is a lifetime investment. As a matter of fact, many of the saws, planes … long notch. The table saw technique I used to do this is shown in the box on the opposite page. CHAMFERS. Before assembling the shelves and sides, I swapped out …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 181
February 2009
Choosing Drawer Liners
…backing. I find this material is best used for jewelry boxes or flatware storage. It’s just not durable enough for shop tools. Like felt, I usually apply this drawer liner material to… silver to tarnish, so you shouldn’t use it to line jewelry boxes or silverware chests. But it won’t harm tools. CORK. Cork is one of the most versatile materials made…Read More
