#167–Tools & Shops 2003

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The Essential Workbench

Workhorse bench combines the best of the old and the new

A Shop Inspired by School Memories

This well-lit workspace features an open floor plan organized for efficient workflow
Tool Test: 9 Midsize Tablesaws

How contractor-style saws and hybrids measure up
A Tablesaw Primer: Ripping and Crosscutting

Proper techniques to help you make accurate and safe cuts
Protecting Surfaces in the Shop

Machines, jigs and benches all benefit from being sealed and waxed
Roll-Away Workshop

With wheel-mounted tools and cabinets, a two-car garage easily transforms into a versatile workshop
A Clever Tool Case

Built-in stands keep an essential tool kit at the ready
Soundproof a Basement Shop

Two-pronged attack arrests both airborne and vibratory noise
Mobile Bases

For shops large or small, mobility offers convenience, as long as the base is stable and rolls smoothly