Showing 161 through 180 out of 188 articles containing "tool box"
Folk Art Whirligig
…a more realistic look. The step-by-step instructions for each operation are in the box at right. BLANKS. I started by planing some stock to the three different thicknesses …to drum Sanding Drum. A sanding drum installed in the drill press is the perfect tool for rounding over the edges. Scalloping. The sanding drum removes waste in a hurry, so a…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 213
June 2014
Hobby Workbench
… NOTE: Base and drawers are made from riftsawn red oak Optional tool rack keeps frequently used tools within easy reach (refer to Woodsmith.com for details) Benchtop laminated … with box joints Base assembly features bench bolt hardware { Bench dog holes in the top can be used as anchoring points for carving vises or benchtop tools. { Build …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 219
June 2015
Tips & Techniques
… BASE 13 CLEAT 10 1!/4 Small Parts Miter Trimmer Cutting miters by hand using my miter box gets me close to the final length on small workpieces. But it doesn’t quite get… so it sits at a precise 45° angle with the base. (Note: A combination square is a good tool to use to position the fence.) Also, it’s equally important that the ends of the…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 221
October 2015
Elegant Veneered Chessboard
… is shown in Figure 1. A utility knife with a fresh blade and a straightedge are the only tools you need. To avoid tearing the grain, cut through the veneer in a few light…you. Your cruise to the finish line involves making a simple box along with a few details. The box is assembled with box joints. Inside there are several dividers that create the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 223
February 2016
Shaping & Smoothing Station
…box below highlights the main steps in making them. I’ll point out a few other details, as well. A circle cutter in the drill press is the perfect tool… all the options that are available, they turn a nice-to-have tool into a versatile must-have. W Materials & Supplies A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S Base (1) 11⁄2 ply. - 20 x 24 Platform (1) …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 224
April 2016
Spokeshave Set
… no better way to create smooth, even curves than using a tool designed specifically for that purpose. And you can’t … a counterbored through hole, as in Figure 1 of the How-To box on the next page. Be sure CREATING THE BODY BLANK … APPLY A FINISH. I like the natural feel of wood on hand tools, so I applied a couple coats of wipe-on oil. Once the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 224
April 2016
Tips & Techniques
… each and every week. 2!/4 1!/2 #/8"-rad. Back end Woodsmith.com • 7 Carving Tools Caddy Storing carving tools in a tool roll is a good solution for protecting the delicate cutting edges. But …power source. And while it was easier to plug in tools, I sometimes still found myself capturing the box between my feet to hold it steady as I plugged …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 225
June 2016
One-Wall Workshop: Versatile Carts
…that maximize access and are perfect for storing heavy, bulky items. RABBETS. The drawer boxes are assembled with rabbet joints, as in the drawing above and detail ‘a.’ The …the workstation, as shown in the photo above. This prevents the tool from moving around GUIDE D D { Benchtop tools stay close at hand on these pull-out sliders. Lock them in…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 227
October 2016
Precision Miter Square
… Square Sharpen your shop skills by making this custom-designed layout tool. The etching on the brass blade will showcase your attention to detail.…Figure 4). How-To: CREATE THE HANDLE 1 2 3 Adhesivebacked sandpaper 4 Cradle (see p.65) A B a. 1"-dia. core box bit #/16 (/64" twist bit A a. END VIEW 1 A &/8 END VIEW NOTE: Countersink holes …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 228
December 2016
Tips & Techniques
…air moving in my shop. So I made a simple air exchanger by stacking a couple of inexpensive box fans into the setup that you see at left. The tower itself is a plywood …block can be used to store more than just tools. It also makes a handy pencil holder. Shop Tool Wrench Caddy Almost every large stationary tool in my shop came with a small set of…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 233
October 2017
Greene & Greene-Style Bookcase
…also look great made out of a number of other hardwoods. Now sharpen up your tools and settle in to build this classic piece of furniture. Construction Overview / OVERALL DIMENSIONS… inner and outer stiles to keep things straight. With everything labeled, the HowTo box on the next page shows the 1!/2" rad. 6#/16 FRONT VIEW method for creating …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 234
December 2017
Drawing Table
…for tracing plans and sketches. Two drawers organize drawing supplies and tools Transformer provides lowvoltage power for light tape Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram A B C D E F G H I J 1⁄ ply. - 181…). Mortise and tenon joinery connect the parts. Figures 1 and 2 in the box below show the steps for creating the joints. I prefer making the …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 234
December 2017
5 Plywood Shop Projects
… to create this rabbeted opening are outlined in the How-To box below. FENCE. With the router plate insert installed in the top, … in a router make quick work of the slots in the riser panel. Tool Stand (for one stand and one fence) A B C D E F G H I J K L M • • A B C D E F G H I J • • • Outside Legs (4) ply. - 3 x 3⁄ ply. - 33⁄ x Inside Legs (4) …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 235
February 2018
Tips & Techniques
… VIEW &/8" counterbore for magnet cup #6 x !/2" Fh woodscrew Rare-earth magnet Spindle Sander Upgrade One tool that I had never dreamed I would use as much as I do is my spindle sander.…at the drill press, and each layer is trimmed using a flushtrim bit (How-To box below). Finally, a hole for the shop vacuum hose is drilled and magnets installed …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 239
October 2018
Hobby Station
… • Woodsmith / No. 239 Optional organizer features holes for small paint brushes, a slot for various tools, and ports for paint, glue, etc. In this article, the organizer along the … tools that are used in modeling. The number of options for the organizer are endless, so customize it to suit your needs. Full-size patterns for the hobby box…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 239
October 2018
Bevel Gauges
… How-To: COMPLETE THE BODY 1 2 Shim 3 NOTE: Router removed for clearity Shim 4 1" spindle Rotary tool !/4" burr bit a. #/4" straight bit a. !/4" spiral bit a. !/16 END VIEW !/4 END VIEW TOP VIEW Add…knob. You can see the steps I took to modify it in the How-To box to the right. The thumb nut for the small bevel is a little different. …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 241
February 2019
Tips & Techniques
…13 4 SIDE 5!/8 BASE 3 #8 x 1!/2" Fh woodscrew b. !/2"-rad. 1#/4 a. Side !/4 !/4 !/4 1"-dia. %/8 2!/2 Tips & Techniques Glue Gun Holster One tool I often use in the shop is my hot glue gun. … confirm the setup is correct, I know that I’m going to have perfect box joints every time. Fredrick Benter Owatonna, Minnesota !/4" washer NOTE: …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 242
April 2019
Setup Gauge
… 6" ruler with a few pieces of wood and brass to create a sweet tool to simplify tool adjustments. A 42 • Woodsmith / No. 243 ccurate tool setup plays a vital role in many woodworking tasks. However, the… can finish the shaping at the band saw, as you can see in the box at left. With a steady hand, it’s a matter of filing and sanding to remove the…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 243
June 2019
Steam Locomotive
…; Project Design: Chris Fitch Steam Locomotive Building a model using some common tools is guaranteed to improve your fine motor skills. And the result … (#/8"-dia. x 1!/4", w/%/16"-dia. x !/4"-deep counterbore) FF BB REAR BOILER (1!%/16"x 2#/16") FIRE BOX (1!%/16"x 2%/16") Z BOILER BLANK (1!%/16"x 11"rgh.) BB AA NOSE CONE (1!%/16"-dia…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 245
October 2019
Shop Stool
…Figure 1 on the next page, the tenons are made at the router table using a core box bit and a jig to hold the blank. The mortises for the stretchers are up next…blank over spinning bit SIDE VIEW 2 !/4 a. &/8 Front leg B 2 !/2" brad point bit 13° b. Stop block !/2" core box bit NOTE: Size hole in jig to fit leg blank NOTE: Center blank over bit…Read More
