ShopNotes #39

May 1998
Issue 39

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Table of Contents

Readers' Tips4

Our readers offer their own shop-tested tips to some of the most common woodworking problems.

Lathe Tool Rack6

This wall-mounted rack holds your lathe tools securely in place. Yet it only takes a second to grab the one you need and start turning. We feature two versions of the tool rack -- each one using a different type of joinery.

Tool Test: Lathes10

Thinking about buying a lathe? We've rounded up a team of woodturners to test four popular models and offer practical suggestions on which one to choose.

Marking Knife14

It's hard to get accurate results when cutting to a "fuzzy" pencil line. But this shop-made marking knife scores a fine line so you know exactly where to cut.

Modular Wall Storage16

Organize all your tools and supplies with this handy wall storage system. The individual modules hang on a grid that's attached to the wall, so you can quickly rearrange the entire system if your storage needs change.

  • Page 24: Bins - Hardware
    List indicates that you need 12 #8 x 2" Fh woodscrews, but really you need 8.
  • Page 24: Pegboard Storage - Hardware
    List indicates that you need 8 #8 x 2: Fh woodscrews but really you need 4.

Portable Power Tool Storage26

Four custom storage units designed to hold your portable power tools and accessories. Each unit hangs conveniently on the wall-mounted grid.

Shop Solutions30

These two tricks from the guys in our shop will help you build the projects in this issue quickly and safely.

Scenes from the Shop32