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Compilation Copyright 2007 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc.

Text and Illustration Copyright 2007 by Woodworkers Journal. Woodworkers Journal is a publication of Rockler Press.

Workshop Projects: Fixtures & Tools for a Successful Shop is a compilation first published in 2007 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by Woodworkers

Our friends at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware supplied us with most of the hardware used in this book.

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Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc.

President: Alan Giagnocavo

Publisher: J. McCrary

Acquisition Editor: Peg Couch

Editor: Gretchen Bacon

Associate Editor: Patty Sinnott

Series Editor: John Kelsey

Creative Direction: Troy Thorne

Cover Design: Lindsay Hess

Woodworkers Journal

Publisher: Ann Rockler Jackson

Editor-in-Chief: Larry N. Stoiaken

Editor: Rob Johnstone

Art Director: Jeff Jacobson

Senior Editor: Joanna Werch Takes

Field Editor: Chris Marshall

Illustrators: Jeff Jacobson, John Kelliher

Print ISBN 978-1-56523-345-4

eISBN 978-1-60765-043-0

Publishers Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Workshop projects : fixtures & tools for a successful shop / from the editors of Woodworker's journal. -- East Petersburg, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing, c2007.

p. ; cm.

(The best of Woodworker's journal)

ISBN: 978-1-56523-345-4

Workshops. Workshops--Equipment and supplies.

Workbenches. Woodwork. I. Woodworker's journal.

journal.

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Introduction

The best shops Ive seen are filled with more things built than bought. Even if you enjoy designing shop accessories, proven plans can be golden, too. Thats where this book comes in. Here are more than two dozen of the best workshop projects weve published over the years to save you time, frustration, and even some sweat equity.

A workbench is the heart and soul of any workshop, so were offering two classics to get things started. Rick Whites budget bench was extremely well received by our readers, and John Englishs no-nonsense maple offering will last for many generations. Further into this book, youll find another offering from Rick that combines a solid bench with dust collection (the Downdraft Workbench).

Storage is a common shop conundrum, but a sturdy lumber and sheet goods rack can keep your floor from becoming a maze. John English shares some stationary options, or you could build Chris Marshalls clever rolling rack. If you have too many clamps and no good way to stow them, our mobile clamping cart or Rick Whites clamping station may be just the fix.

Dedicated workstations improve efficiency, and we have some dandies to share. Rick Whites sharpening station and Peter Walshs portable lathe station will keep your turning tools both sharp and easy to reach. If a disc sander is what you need, try making your own with a design from our own art director, Jeff Jacobson. And lets not forget, no shop is complete without a router table. Bruce Kieffers version in this book is, hands down, the best Ive ever seen.

But big shop projects are just the tip of the iceberg. This book is also packed with sensible, affordable jigs, caddies, and tools you can buildfrom Kerry Pierces custom bench plane to John Premos circle-cutting band saw jigand nearly everything in between.

So, consider yourself fully loaded for weekends of satisfying workshop projects. You want the hardest-working shop on the block, and this book will help you make it a reality.

Larry N. Stoiaken, Editor-in-Chief

Acknowledgments

Woodworkers Journal recently celebrated its 30th anniversarya benchmark few magazines ever reach. I would like to acknowledge both the 300,000 woodworkers who make up our readership and Rockler Woodworking and Hardware which provided most of the hardware, wood, and other products used to build the projects in this book. Our publishing partner, Fox Chapel, did a terrific job re-presenting our material, and I am especially grateful to Alan Giagnocavo, Gretchen Bacon, John Kelsey, and Troy Thorne for their commitment to our content.

Larry N. Stoiaken, Editor-in-Chief

CONTENTS

Building a Workbench on a Budget

by Rick White

With its tough top, sturdy base, and end vise, this bench will work just as hard as a European onebut for a lot less money.

Workshop Classic: A Bench You Can Rely On

by John English

A family tradition of matching the workbench to the worker continues with this no-nonsense maple bench.

Lumber and Plywood Storage

by John English

Here are two good plans for full-duty lumber racks, plus a couple of options for simpler bracket systems.

Rolling Lumber Cart

by Chris Marshall

No space for a wall-mounted lumber rack in your shop? This cartwith its square feet of shelf spacemay be for you.

Easy-Access Storage Bins

by Barry Chatell

Heres an easy-to-build wall system that keeps your fasteners and other small items organized, visible, and at the ready.

Battery Charger Cabinet

by Sandor Nagyszalanczy

Keep those multiple chargers organized, plugged in, and safely stowed with this compact tambour-door cabinet.

Simple Veneer Press

by Tom Caspar

When it comes to flattening veneer, a veneer press is the best way to go. Heres a simple design thats easy and cheap to build.

Handcrafted Joiners Mallet

by Chris Inman

Make a mallet designed especially for youone with a handle that fits your palm like a gloveand enjoy it for years to come.

Plane Making

by Kerry Pierce

With this project, youll do more than just gain a plane. Youll also learn a great deal about this fundamental tool.

Trapped-Wedge Layout Gauge

by Tom Caspar

Precise layout is a snap with this marking tool that features a knife cutter and allows for one-handed adjustments.

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