#181–Tools & Shops 2006
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A Shop Built around an Island
Space-saving design improves work support, storage, and dust collection
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All About Chisels
Mortise, bench, or butt chisel? Bob Smalser tells you what you need and why.
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Rock-Solid Plywood Bench
Build this simple but versatile workbench in a weekend for less than $250. And you don't need a jointer or planer.
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Choosing and Using a Miter Saw
Find the right saw for your work, then add a few helpful jigs and tricks
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Lumber Storage Solutions
Shopmade racks and carts keep material organized and accessible.
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Build a Plane From a Kit
Two editors find the labor intensive but rewarding
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Heating Your Shop
For every shop and climate, there's an efficient solution
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Tool Cabinet for a Workbench
Keep hand tools close at hand but out of harm's way.
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Getting a Basement Space to Work for You
Shop design tips for the at-home woodworker
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Use Test Cuts for Accurate Machine Setups
Check with an accurate square first, but confirm your results with test cuts
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Protecting Your Tools Against Theft
A few precautions can bring you peace of mind
Articles
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An Island Workshop
A central island for power tools, work surfaces, and dust collection makes the most of this two-car garage shop
