Workshop Essentials

130 Pages·2002·0.88 MB·English

Workshop
Essentials
WOODSMITH CUSTOM WOODWORKING
Workshop Essentials
SHOP SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBIUTY
Using hand or power tools improperly con resull 1n
serious injury or deoth. Do not operote ony tool until
you reod the monuol and understand how to operate the
tool safely Always use oll oppropr iote safety
equipment as well as the guards that come with your
tools and equipment and reod the manuals that
accompany them. In some of the illustrations 1n this
book, the guards and safety equipment hove been
removed only to provide o better view of the operation
Do not attempt any procedure without using all
appropriate safety equipment or withovt ensuring that
all guards ore in place. August Home Publishing
Compony assumes no respons1bil1ty for 1n1ury, damage
or loss suffered os a result of your use of the motenol,
plans or 1llus1rations contained on this book
WOODSMITH CUSTOM WOODWORKING
Workshop Essentials
By the editors of Woodsmith magazine
Workshop Essentials
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GLUING & CLAMPING
Assembly Table ........................................................................................... 8
A large work surface at a comfortable height makes assembly much emier.
Clamp Storage Rack. ............................................................................. 14
Customize this rack w {it your clamps, even as your colleccion grows.
Band Clamp ................................................................................................ 22
Sometimes only a band clamp wilt do. This one is quick and easy to build.
Edge Clamps ............................................................................................... 26
AtJplying hardwood edging is a snap with these sure,grip clamps.
Clamping Station .................................................................................... 33
Edge Clamps
Combine a clamping r.ablc, work surface, and clamp storage in one project.
Vacuum Clamping System ............................................................... .38
Almost "magical," these clamping fixtures work where regul"r clamps can 'c.
50
SHOP ASSISTANTS
Roller Stand ............................................................................................... 52
Make cutting long pieces 011 the cable saw safer with chis Portable st.and.
Table Saw Knee Switch ..................................................................... .58
Add some /)eace of mind to table saw operations with this simple add-on.
Drill Press Foot Pedal .......................................................................... 66
It's the third hand you sometimes need when working on the drill press.
Featherboard .............................................................................................. 70
Featherboard
Bring safety mul consistency to almost ewry cut with this durable jig.
Lathe Steady Rest. .................................................................................. 74
This sim/ile det•ice applies steady 1n-essure to stablize spindles as you mm.
Sliding Cutoff Table .............................................................................. 79
Get safer and more accurate crosscuts than you can t1.'ith just a micer gauge.
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SANDING & DUST CONTROL
Sanding Table ............................................................................................ 88
This table pulL~ the dust out of the air even when you're nm sanding.
Shop Air Filter ......................................................................................... 94
Build one or bo!l1 versions of this filter and l"Yreathe a little easier.
Table Saw Dust Collector ............................................................... 100
The design of this collector can be adnpred to fit most any cool in your shop.
Sandpaper Dispenser. ......................................................................... 104
Roll out just as much sandpa~· as you need with this convenient dispenser.
Sandpaper Dispenser
Dust Collector ....................................................................................... 109
Breathing and cleanuJi are both easil!r when you capture dust at che source.
Sources ............................................................................. 126
Index ................................................................................ 127
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ne of the most common tasks in woodworking is
gluing together two or more pieces of wood. The
projects in this section help you "get it together."
Assembly Table
Hardware: Confirmat Screws .••..•••.•••..•..... l l
Finishing Tip: Spray Painting .••••••••.••••.••••. 13
Clamp Storage Rack
Shop Tip: Turnbutton .•••. . ••••••..•.•...•••..• 16
Designer's Notebook: Hinged Clamp Storage Rack .... 17
Shop Info: Clamp Basics ••...•..•..•••••....•..• 20
Band Clamp
Designer's Notebook: Corner Blocks .•.••.•....•.•• 24
Technique: Using the Clamp .••••• •••.• . •.••.•••. 25
Edge Clamps
Shop Jig: Assembly Jig .•.. .•................... 29
Shop Jig: Mitering Jig ..••..••••.••••••••..•••.. 30
Woodworker's Notebook: Cam Panel Clamp .••.••••. 32
Clamping Station
Designer's Notebook: Fold-Up Clamping Station ..•.•. 36
Shop Tip: Clamp Clips .••.•...•••.••.••.•.••.•. 3 7
Vacuum Clamping System
Shop Tip: Sealing Fittings .....•.••...••... . •..•. 40
Technique: Routing Grooves ..••..••.••••••.•.•.. 41
Shop Tip: Installing Foam .• ••.• . . , ••.• •.••...... 41
Hardware: Vacuum Kit .•.•..••. •..••..••.•..•.• 42
Shop Tip: Rubber Band Seal ••..••..••••••••...•• 44
Technique: Shop-Made Handles •••••••••••••••..• 45
Shop Tip: Caulk Sealer ....•....•............ ... 4 7
Accessories: Vacuum Veneer Press •...•.•.•••••..• 48
Assembly Table
This Assembly Table has it all - a top that adjusts in height, an expandable work surface, and plenty of
room for storage. Plus it's mounted on casters so you can roll it out oft he way when it's not needed.
hen iL comes to assembling a helper to do it. That's because each end
project, it's hard to find just can be raised (or lowered) separately
the right place.111e top of my (see top inset photo).
bench can be too high up off the floor WINGS. Making the work surface
(or too small) to handle some projects. bigger when assembling large projects
And assembling a project on the lloor is is just as easy. ·n1at's because there's an
hard on my knees and back. extension wing that flips up on each
That's why I built this Assembly side of Lhe table. To hold the wings and
Table. To hold a project at a comfort the weighl of the project. a sturdy sup
able working height. I just raise or port pulls out from underneath the
lower the table. And for big projects. I table (see bottom inset photo).
can make the work surface larger. STORAGE. Another thing I like about
ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT. To adjust the this project is its storage shelf. It's a per
height of the Assembly Table, each leg fect place for glue, clamps. and parts
has a post that slides inside a sleeve. A that are going to be assembled. And the
series of holes in each post Jets you table itself is easy to store. Just roll il out
raise the table up to 30", or lower it of the way when the job is done.
down to 21" off the floor. PAINT. Finally, you can finish the
The nice thing about adjusting the table with spray paint as shown here. Or
height of the table is you don't need a just apply several coats of oil.
8 GLUING & CLAMPING
EXPLODED VIEW
OVERALL DIMENSIONS:
60W x 36D x 30H
(FULLY RAISED, WINGS UP)
3· x 2·
BUTI HINGE
TRIM
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211.·
CONFIRMAT
SCREW
UPPER
RAIL
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UPPER
STRETCHER 2" CONFIRMAT
SCREW
POST
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SIDE BACK SHELF
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FRONT
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STRIP LOWER
STRETCHER
MATERIALS LIST
BASE TOP HARDWARE SUPPLIES
A Fronts(4) %MDF-4x 123/a M Upper Stretchers (2) 3/4 MDF -3 x 34112 (8) No. 8 x 1 • Fh woodscrews
B Backs(4) %MDF-4x8% N Upper Rails (2) % MDF • 3 x 31 % (4) No. 8 x 11/4 • Fh woodscrews
C Sides (8) 31. MDF - Jl/4 x 12314 0 Guides (2) % MDF -1%x301/2 (4) No. 8 x 2 • Rh woodscrews
D Mnt Platforms (4) 3/.1 MDF -31'2 x 41/1 P Wing Rails (4) % x 11/4 -17 (8) 2 • Confirmat screws
E Blocks (4) % MDF -11'2 x 21'2 Q CrossPieces(4l %x 1''16·221/d ( 16) 23/4 • Conf1rmat screws
F Posts (8) 3f4 MDF -21'2 x 143/4 R Pulls (2) % x 13/4 -221/4 (16) 11/4' x 1· lag screws
G Ad1ustment Pins (4) 1 dowel x 3% S Top(l) %MDF·351/4x351/4 (4) 3 • x 2 • butt hinges w/ screws
H Lower Stretchers (2) 3/4 MDF -4 x 33112 T Wings (2) % MDF -111/4 x 351/4 (4) 3 • locking swivel casters
I Filler Strips (2) 3/4 MDF -4 x 251/,1 U Trim % x %- 360 rough (4) 1112• -dia. x 1/2" -thick wheels wl
J lower Rails (2) % MDF -4 x 261'1 V Stops (2) % MDF -11/2 x 6 1/4 • -d1a. hole
K Shelf Supports (2) % MDF -1 x 26 w Fixed Pins (4) 1 dowel x 2314 (1) 1/4 • -d1a. dowel x 12"
L Shelf (1) 3/4 MDF -221/4 x 26
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