A PLYWOOD CARRIER Moving large panels Sheets of plywood, particleboard, and hard – board are often heavy and awkward to carry. The carrier shown at left will make the load easier to bear. Rout a 1-inch-wide rabbet along one edge of a 12-inch-long board. Cut a notch out of one end of a piece […]
Category: SHOP-MADE JIGS AND FIXTURES
SAFETY DEVICES
PUSH STICKS AND PUSH BLOCKS Making push sticks and push blocks Push sticks and push blocks for feeding stock across the table of a stationary power tool can be made using %-inch plywood or solid stock. No one shape is ideal; a well – designed push stick should be comfortable to use and suitable for […]
SHOP AIDS
Most jigs that hang from the walls of woodworkers’ shops typically provide a shortcut to a common task, from boring mortises to edge-gluing panels. As the previous chapters have shown, the most popular jigs are those that make a job easier and more accurate, or improve a tool’s performance. But even the most mundane […]
. LUMBER STORAGE RACKS
A VERTICAL PLYWOOD RACK Constructing the rack For long-term storage, stacking plywood on end saves valuable shop floor space. The rack shown at left is built from furring strips, threaded rods, and wing nuts. Start by screwing two l-by-3 furring strips to the studs of one wall, 2 and 5 feet from the floor; first […]
MOBILE CLAMP RACK
1 Cutting the stock for the jig The large collection of clamps in most shops—and their awkward size and shape—can stretch even the most organized space to the limit. The mobile clamp rack shown at left can be stored against the wall, then rolled to any part of the shop where clamps are needed. Start […]
STORAGE DEVICES
ADJUSTABLE ROLLER STAND
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VISE EXTENSION STAND
Making and using the stand
TABLES FOR POWER TOOLS
A ROUTER TABLE/CABINET 1 Assembling the table Built entirely from Winch plywood, the table shown at left allows you to use your router as a stationary tool—a requirement of many operations. It features a large top with a slot for a miter gauge, an adjustable fence, a storage shelf, and cupboards. Start with the basic […]
PLATE JOINER STAND
Building the jig Paired with a plate joiner, the jig shown above will reduce the setup time needed to cut slots for biscuits in a series of workpieces. Build the jig from %-inch plywood, except for the barrel support, which should be solid wood. Refer to the illustration for suggested dimensions. Screw the handle support […]