<3 - nd 2 \ sone a Teas =page 16 4| Working with Leather page 36 Features weekend workshop Tackle Box Tool Tote Learn the secrets to making the pivoting mechanism for this great-laoking tool tote. It's all in the technique and we show you how. dream shop project ~ Cabinetmaker's Workbench, OES 24 ines rE a Put your skills to work with this classic workbench. Solid joinery and traditional features make it the perfect addition to any shop. hands-on technique Working with Leather. 36 With some simple, inexpensive tools and these helpful hints, you can put this versatile material fo use in your shop. storage solutions Leather Tool Holders 40 Protect and transport your hand tools in these practical and easy-to-make tool holders. Departments Readers’ Tips. 4 router workshop Router Bit Setup 8 Take the guesswork out of setting up a router Here's how to make a perfect cut every time, materials & hardware Choosing Drawer Liners 10 Find out what you need to knaw to protect your drawers and tools with a liner. jigs & accessories Hacksaw Tips & Techniques 12 Fallow these handy tips to get the most from this essential shop workhorse. hands-on technique ShapingBrass___—CSC—‘i Well show you the step-by-step process for getting great results when bending brass. tips from our shop Shop Short Cuts, 22 Shop-tested tips and techniques to solve your woodworking problems. ShopNotes No. 102“\ Cabinetmaker's Workbench setting up shop Getting More out of Benchtop Tools. 42 Maximize your shop space and work more efficiently with these helpful ideas. mastering the table saw Rip Fence Add-Ons. 44 With a few accessories, make your table saw Safer, more accurate, and even more useful. great gear Shop Calculators BEA 46 Adding up fractions is always a challenge. But with one of these handy helpers, it's a breeze, in the shop Plate Joiner Tune-Up 48 Learn how to return your plate joiner to like-new performance. It's easy todo. O8A 50 Sources 51 wwwShopNotes.com kes torino Sitan goeyreseytes Selick Dd en Cutoffs 7 he old-fashioned, traditional look of BB the workbench at left sure attracted a Jot of attention in ourshop. It'seemed toremind everyone ofa bench they used to work on, or wished they had, when they started wood- working years ago, It’s sturdy, features a pair of handy vises, and has loads of storage. It's the perfect addition toany shop, old or new. Speaking of new, we're offering a way to make it easier for you to build the bench for your shop. If you go to ShopNotes.com, you'll find a 3-D Sketchtp model of the workbench you can download, complete with all the joinery. Besides helping you better under- stand how it all goes together, you can mod- ify the model to suit your needs. ‘You'll also find a complete set of bonus plans for build- ing the storage drawers. Take a look and let us know what you think. Tom ShopNotes syd els you aad ~~ know there's more. Z ei information online: at SBE FR wo CHUN asta ODI HSS em shes sina reggie pose teers ey or