#293-Tools & Shops 2022
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Online Extras from FWW Issue #293
Online extras from FWW issue #293 Video: Sharpening Fundamentals In this video series, Bob Van Dyke breaks down the task of sharpening, covering the basics of popular sharpening mediums, bevel…
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Editor's Letter: A new tool with every project
Outfitting a shop doesn’t happen all at once. Instead, a shop acquires its contents over time.
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Q&A: Router fence spacers
Mike Pekovich answers a reader question about using spacers at the router table.
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Shop Design: A shop in the village
The footprint of Thomas Throop's shop is around 1,200 sq. ft., and it features an array of cleverly laid-out machinery.
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Sturdy, knock-down workbench
Clever construction makes small work of big joints
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Tool Test: HEPA-rated shop vacuums
We test the Bosch VAC090AH, DeWalt DWV010, Fein Turbo II HEPA, Festool Cleantec CT 48 E HEPA, Makita VC4210L, Metabo HPT RP350YDH, and Milwaukee 8960-20.
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How to build a Dutch tool chest
Improve your hand skills with a chest sized for travel and the shop
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Drill-press table with dust collection
Tearout-free drilling on a self-cleaning surface
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From the bench: The postage stamp
One couple's saga as they pursue the idea of a dream shop in a village.
Other
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Workshop Tip: Place a dust collector outside the shop
A large plywood box in an adjacent space takes care of dust and keeps the air conditioned air where it belongs.
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Make Your Own Plane-Adjustment Hammer
Use a black-iron T-fitting and a square-head brass plug to fashion a hammer for adjusting plane irons.
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Workshop tip: Foot pedal oscillates drill-press sanding drum
A shopmade platform and a foot pedal start you on the way to smooth curves.
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Workshop Tip: Template-rout your dog holes
A simple template makes it easier to control the router when making dog holes for your bench.
Workshop Tips
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Tool review: Infinity COP-200 coping sled
Infinity COP-200 and COP-201
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Book Review: The Handcarved Bowl by Danielle Rose Byrd
Danielle Rose Byrd has written a helpful and insightful resource for current or would-be bowl carvers.
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Tool review: Whiteside dado set
Whiteside Machine Co. recently partnered with manufacturer Dimar to offer a line of tablesaw blades, including this 8-in. dado set.
