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Yellow Pine, Poplar or Plywood for Workbench Storage

Glen D. Huey — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:38:14 +0000

This week, I swear I’m getting started on my workbench. To heck with my computer, I need to make dust or something. It’s time to get into the shop. Trouble is, I don’t have, as of yet, any tools at the Popular Woodworking Magazine shop. I need a place to store my tools when I … Read more »

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More on Workbench Drawers

Glen D. Huey — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:42:01 +0000

As I read many of your comments and suggestions for my bench drawer storage, I also talked with executive editor Bob Lang. Bob suggested that I consider making my drawers depths in multiples of 2″, such as 2″, 4″ and 6″ deep drawers. If I then position the grooves cut into the case sides at … Read more »

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Shop Tool and Storage Cabinet

Steve Shanesy — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:08:13 +0000

When I was a new woodworker in the early 1980s I was in need of a general-purpose shop tool and storage cabinet. I had recently completed a cabinetmaking course at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College and was eager to put my new skills to work. At about the same time I signed on to … Read more »

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Rethinking the Traditional Tool Chest

Christopher Schwarz — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:50:19 +0000

When it comes to most things in woodworking, I’m an easy-going guy. But not with tool chests. I’m OK if you make your sliding dovetails with a router. I’m just Jim Dandy if you sand, scrape or plane your finished surfaces – we all end up at the same place (with differing amounts of debris … Read more »

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On Storing Handsaws and Backsaws

Christopher Schwarz — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:28:41 +0000

Recently I’ve become somewhat obsessed by the puzzle of storing saws. During my years as a woodworker, I’ve been admonished many times for how I handle this tool. Here are a few choice ones to chew on: 1. With handsaws, you should never lay the entire tool on a flat surface. This will cause the … Read more »

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