#174–Tools & Shops 2004

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14.4v Cordless Drills
We look at torque, stamina, and overall performance
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Fold-Down Sanding Table
Shopmade tool saves space and collects dust at the source
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Shop Flooring Solutions
Quick, effective coverings for a cold concrete slab
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Ready-Made Flooring
Quick, effective cures for a cold, concrete slab
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Shop Flooring: PVC Rolls
Durable material is simple to install
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Shop Flooring: PVC Tiles
Easy-to-install products offer lots of color options
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Shop Flooring: Wood-Composite Tiles
Add warmth and comfort
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Fire Safety in the Shop
How to prevent, detect, and put out fires
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Convertible Clamping Workstation
Assembly table keeps clamps close at hand, adjusts to different heights and tasks
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A Safer Tablesaw Finally Arrives
But will blade-stopping technology revolutionize the woodworking-tool industry?
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A Shop on Top
Raising the garage roof creates space for a second-story shop
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Tool Rests for Bench Grinders
Aftermarket tool rests and tool guides make grinding easier, but which of these products works best?
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Shopmade Slot Mortiser
Use your router to cut mortises with speed and accuracy
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Jimmy Carter on Woodworking
"A sense of belonging to a dedicated fellowship"
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A Layout Kit for Small Shops
Modeling in two or three dimensions is a lot easier than moving around your heavy machinery to get a shop plan you like
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Expand Your Workbench with Versatile Bench Hooks
For hand work such as planing and crosscutting, these simple platforms hold the work steady against the workbench