Tools and Shops Winter 2002/2003

Feature Articles		Page
SMART SHOP IN A ONE-CAR GARAGE by Matthew Teague Space-saving solutions for a small work area		44
PLUMBING A SHOP FOR AIR by Roland Johnson A simple system puts access to air where you need it and ends the hassle of tangled hoses		51
THE WORKBENCH by Graham Blackburn An illustrated guide to an essential woodworking tool		54
LOW-COST SHOP FLOOR by Scott Gibson Plywood laid over 2x4 sleepers makes a concrete floor easier on your body and tools		60
THE JOINTER AND PLANER ARE A TEAM by Gary Rogowski Armed with both, you can flatten boards to any thickness		64
TOOL TEST: 6-IN. JOINTERS by William Duckworth The overall quality is good, and the choices are plentiful		68
TOOL TEST: BENCHTOP PLANERS by Lon Schleining For small shops, these machines offer good value and performance		74
TILT-TOP SHOP CART by Fred Sotcher Move large, unwieldy stock without breaking your back		82
FOUR WAYS TO GET ORGANIZED by Dave Padget, Carl Swensson, Fred Sotcher, and Joe Johns Plain, fancy, simple or clever -- there's a storage concept to fit your needs		84
HAMMERS AND MALLETS by Mario Rodriguez Woodworking's original blunt instrument has evolved into a wide range of specialized tools		90
DREAM SHOP IN THE WOODS by Les Cizek Built specifically for woodworking, this shop meets the needs of two busy furniture makers		92
Departments		Page
CONTRIBUTORS		6
LETTERS		8
METHODS OF WORK Bench-mounted roller support; Jointing large panels; Miter shooting board; Movable toggle clamps		20
SHOP DESIGN New construction, new opportunities		30
TOOLS & MATERIALS Lathe with an unusual motor; Highlights from summer trade shows		36
CURRENT WORK A gallery of our readers' woodworking		98
RULES OF THUMB Jigs for the tablesaw		104
REVIEWS Fine Woodworking editors review the latest crop of woodworking books		112
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Dealing with pine pitch; Shimming bandsaw wheels for blade alignment		118
ADVERTISER INDEX Online index to our advertisers		132
CUTOFFS Solvents: Reduce, recycle, and dispose of them properly		133

Smart Shop in a One-Car Garage, Plumbing a Shop for Air, The Workbench, Low-Cost Shop Floor, The Jointer and Planer Are a Team, 6-in. Jointers, Tool Test: Benchtop Planers, Tilt-Top Shop Cart, Four Ways to Get Organized, Hammers and Mallets, Dream Shop in the Woods