- Safety
- station for, 119:94
- Safety gear
- case for, 109:16
- Sanders
- belt
- controlling, 110:67–69
- frame for, 110:69
- narrow-nosed, 112:22
- position for, 110:68
- [twen]21-in., 107:34
- belt cleaners for, 108:43
- belt-disc
- reviewed, 108:38–49
- belts for, 108:43, 110:69
- disc
- dual grits for, 108:75
- -drill-press combo, 97:38
- drum
- discussed, 93:39–45
- double, 93:48, 97:42
- features of, 97:41–43
- from kit, 100:40–45
- open, 106:23
- paper saving with, 98:17
- recommended, 93:50–51
- reviewed, 93:38–51
- self-adjusting, 104:43
- single-drum closed-end, 93:47
- single-drum open-end, 93:46
- using, 115:28–34
- dust collection for, 110:54
- finishing
- easy-load, 110:15
- flap, 110:56
- pads for
- soft, 110:56
- platens of
- flattening, 108:45
- random-orbit
- features of, 97:77–78, 115:67–73
- recommended, 115:74–75
- recommended 2003, 97:78–79
- testing, 115:72–73
- universal pads for, 110:13
- using, 115:68–71
- random-orbit cordless
- reviewed, 104:36
- safety with, 108:96
- spindle
- drum removal for, 100:21
- Sanders, belt
- detail, 97:80
- features of, 97:79
- finish, 97:80
- -polisher, 97:80
- recommended
- 2001, 92:104
- recommended 2003, 97:79
- Sanders, drum
- cleaner for
- reviewed, 94:40
- Sanders, oscillating spindle
- recommended 2001, 92:104
- Sanders, random-orbit
- recommended 2001, 92:104
- Sanding. See also Blemishes
- checking, 110:57
- of curves, 118:61
- dust collection for, 110:54
- and edges, 110:55
- finger protection for, 103:22
- lathe table for, 114:90
- pads for
- no-slip, 110:57
- pencil lines for, 110:54
- swirl marks with
- minimizing, 102:14
- table for
- vacuum, 100:18
- Sanding blocks
- contour
- making, 110:55
- easy-loading, 105:22
- profiled
- making, 95:39
- reviewed, 110:26–32
- specialized, 110:30–32
- Sandpaper
- adhesive, 110:28
- cleaning, 115:34
- hook-and-loop, 110:28
- mounting, 98:68, 70
- saving, 98:17
- sequence for, 110:55, 56, 57, 115:30
- storage for, 112:54, 55, 56
- Sandpapers
- high-quality, 96:29
- Sapele
- discussed, 103:36, 40–44
- Sawblades
- bandsaw
- setting, 98:28
- carbide, 108:70
- coated, 103:20
- combination
- sources for, 95:28
- dado
- carrier for, 93:96, 108
- recommended 2001, 92:104
- scale for, 110:18
- shims for, 103:26
- sizer for, 113:22
- jointer-quality, 97:12
- for melamine, 97:12, 109:44
- sharpening
- need for, 101:13
- squareness of
- testing, 114:41, 42
- stabilizers for, 95:10
- stiffeners for, 95:10
- tablesaw
- setting, 98:28
- thin-kerf, 111:47
- tightening, 95:12
- Sawdust
- as mulch, 92:12
- Sawhorses
- flip-top, 93:18
- hinged frames for, 120:92
- making, 96:52, 54–55
- stacking
- making, 94:91
- as table extensions, 117:16
- Sawmills
- bandsaw, 118:44
- frame-mounted, 112:77
- handheld, 112:75
- chainsaw, 104:40
- handheld, 112:71–76
- sharpening, 112:78
- shop bandsaw as, 116:11
- Saws. See also Scroll saws
- edge protection for, 94:29
- Japanese dozuki, 108:88–92
- Saws, compound-miter. See also Stops
- SawStop
- tablesaw, 97:6
- Scrapers
- curved
- sharpening, 109:6
- edge protection for, 94:29
- heavy-duty
- making, 115:14
- sharpening, 102:63–67
- storing, 109:18
- using, 110:54
- Screwdrivers. See also Impact drivers
- PoziDrive, 110:38
- right-angle battery-driven, 98:32
- for tight places, 108:61
- Screws. See also Threaded inserts
- in composite woods, 105:31
- for exterior use, insert
- extracting, 103:49
- galvanized
- source for, 93:108
- holes for
- drilling, 111:34
- repairing, 115:25
- in-line
- marking gauge for, 103:24
- nonrusting, 114:10
- for pocket-hole joinery, 104:55, 57
- predrilling for, 94:14
- storage for, 100:32, 112:56
- washer-head, 103:66
- Scribing
- for shelves, 111:4
- Scrollsaws
- blade painting for, 94:26
- blades for
- salvaging, 120:22
- Scroll saws
- blades for
- storing, 100:32
- Scrollsaws
- blade-threading slots for, 95:26
- features of, 97:91–93, 94
- oscillating-loop
- reviewed, 104:85–87
- recommended 2001, 92:104
- recommended 2003, 97:94
- tables for
- auxilliary, 120:22
- Scroll work
- finishing bath for, 92:27
- Sealers
- for end grain, 108:70
- shellac, 120:54
- shellac as, 92:34
- Sears, Roebuck. See Craftsman
- tablesaw, 96:41
- Seco
- jointer SK-008JT
- reviewed, 116:52–58
- Sectors
- making, 92:83
- Senco
- air compressor-brad nailer kits, 100:34
- brad nailer AirFree, 95:30
- nailers
- reviewed, 102:74–75
- Shafts
- mounting, 98:71
- Shaker
- candlestand, 106:48–57
- table, 119:71–76
- Shannon Safety Products
- Tiger Tails
- reviewed, 92:94, 95
- Shapers. See also Guards
- burn remedy for, 108:74
- featherboards for, 112:68
- vs. routers, 113:6
- Sharp
- calculator
- reviewed, 117:43
- Sharpening
- of carbide bits, 92:17
- gauge for
- making, 92:81
- of gouges, 118:22
- of jointer knives, 106:18
- lapping plates for, 98:62, 64, 66, 68
- machines for
- recommended 2001, 92:104
- of marking-gauge knives, 92:79
- of planer knives, 106:18
- of scrapers, 109:6
- system for
- drill-press, 98:62–74
- tool holder for, 98:64–73
- Sharpening systems
- reviewed, 119:28
- sandpaper, 105:22
- Sheet goods. See also Fiberboard; MDF; Melamine; Plywood
- carts for, 104:64, 68–69
- composition
- web site on, 105:26
- cutting rack for, 104:26–27
- storage for
- swing-out, 106:90
- weights of, 104:65
- Sheet stock. See also specific kind
- carrying, 117:15
- saw horses for, 117:16
- Shellac
- as barrier coat, 116:90
- dewaxed
- source for, 92:34
- sanding, 116:90
- as sealer, 101:55
- Shelves
- angled, 112:46
- angled-tray, 112:46
- backs for
- shiplapped, 100:49, 52
- fitting, 100:52
- floating torsion-box, 111:36–45
- glass, 98:79, 85, 87
- heavy
- supports for, 99:84
- metal upside-down, 98:40
- pin-drilling guide for, 103:63, 65
- pin-hole jig for, 98:80, 83, 84, 100:48, 49, 120:41, 46–47
- plate-joined, 98:50
- pull-out full-extension, 105:43–44, 46, 50–51
- roll-out, 120:68
- slanted
- for cans, 101:66
- supports for, 112:46, 47–48
- grommeted, 118:34
- hidden, 118:36
- installing, 118:32–36
- suppports for
- kinds of, 118:36
- wall-hung
- cleats for, 100:52–53
- wall-mounted, 100:47–53
- workshop, 119:58–61
- Shims
- aluminum tape for, 93:24, 108
- playing cards as, 102:55, 103:26
- Shingles
- laying
- on box, 94:80
- Shop Fox
- air cleaner 1690
- reviewed, 103:82–83
- drill press-sander, 97:38
- jointer W1684
- reviewed, 116:52–58
- mobile bases, 107:62, 64
- planers
- reviewed, 108:48–49
- Shop-Fox
- planer W1675
- reviewed, 100:86–87
- Shop Specs
- safety bifocals, 100:38
- Shop Vac
- shop vacuum 9621900
- reviewed, 117:68
- Shop vacuums
- filters for, 117:67, 75
- general-purpose, 117:66, 68
- hose adaptors for, 117:75
- hose clips for, 117:75
- recommended, 117:68–69
- switches for
- tool-activated, 117:74
- tool-actuated, 97:8, 117:66, 68, 74
- Sideboards. See also Cupboards
- Skil
- drills
- reviewed, 102:31
- random-orbit sander 7490-01
- reviewed, 115:74–75
- Sleds
- crosscut, 93:66
- gang, 93:64
- for router tables, 99:47
- small-piece, 93:82, 84
- taper
- for planers, 93:68
- for tablesaws, 93:66
- Slots
- cutters for
- adjustable, 103:31
- with router
- sled for, 105:56
- on router table, 99:52, 55, 75
- with router table, 100:66
- Smith, Eric
- on kitchen projects, 120:66–69
- on picture frames, 109:69–73, 120:70–73
- on router tear-out, 120:88–91
- on sanding, 110:53–57
- on shop stool, 117:83–92
- Solvents
- choosing, 96:16
- respirators for, 101:10, 12
- Sonin
- calculators
- reviewed, 117:43
- Sound Safety Products
- Optimuff
- reviewed, 92:92, 95
- Southeastern Industrial Resources
- sawmills, 112:75
- Spielman, Patrick
- on scrollsaws, 104:85–87
- Spindles
- replacing, 103:53
- Spires
- pyramidal
- making, 94:76
- Spline joinery
- for doors, 120:38–39
- for drawer runners, 92:58
- tapered
- jig for, 100:36–37
- Spline joints
- keys for, 105:56–57
- making, 93:83, 84
- on router table, 99:74–75
- for small boxes, 105:55–57
- Splines
- ebony, 108:51, 54–55
- for gluing up, 107:69
- Spokeshaves
- new
- reviewed, 107:35
- Spotnails
- nailer WB1850
- reviewed, 102:74–75
- Spray booths
- impromptu, 101:30
- Spray cans
- storage for, 101:66
- Sprayers
- high-volume low-pressure (HVLP)
- conversion guns for, 101:63, 102:14
- discussed, 101:56–60
- reviewed, 101:62–63
- Spray guns
- adjusting, 101:31–32
- cleaning, 101:38
- feed tubes for
- flexible, 108:74
- grip for, 101:30
- practice piece for, 101:38
- technique with, 101:33–37
- SprayTech-Capspray
- sprayer CS510O
- reviewed, 101:62–63
- Spring boards
- as fences, 92:26
- Squareness
- checking for, 114:36–43
- drafting triangles for, 92:78
- ensuring
- brackets for, 117:14
- by feel, 92:83
- by following kerfs, 92:27
- for large pieces, 99:16, 42–43
- Squares
- combination, 114:38
- machine setups with, 114:41–42
- multi-purpose
- reviewed, 102:33
- for set up, 108:63
- testing, 114:40
- using, 114:36–43
- Stains. See also Glazes
- for blemishes, 95:24
- chemical
- for cherry, 93:58, 108
- gel
- applying, 119:39–43
- making, 107:53
- non-grain-raising, 102:16
- Stamps
- source for, 92:82
- Stands
- garden weighted, 98:54–59
- pedestal
- weights for, 109:67
- speaker
- with storage, 109:63–68
- Starrett (L. S.)
- combination square, 114:38
- Stave construction
- bird's mouth joinery for, 92:32
- Steam bending
- setup for, 102:10
- Steel
- temper of
- affecting, 119:12
- Steel wool
- steel-free, 98:36
- Stock preparation
- marking for, 92:76–83
- process of, 98:78
- wetting
- for grip, 108:64
- of wet wood, 112:12
- Stone masonry
- glue for, 115:25
- Stools
- workshop adaptable, 117:83–92
- Stop blocks
- for miters, 103:70–72
- for miter saws, 109:18
- Stops
- for angles, 98:56
- for bandsaws, 102:56
- for dadoes, 98:69
- doweling jig as, 93:20
- for routers, 99:46
- Storage. See also Drawers; Lumber: storage for; Racks
- banding for, 110:95
- behind stairs, 95:90
- under bench, 95:92
- bins for
- supporting, 106:92
- wall-hung, insert
- boxes for
- quick, 105:38
- bungee cords for, 110:95
- with double-faced tape, 104:31
- for lumber, 117:16
- overhead, 101:66
- pigeon-hole, 110:95
- shelves for
- upside-down, 98:40
- sliding panels for, 107:40–41
- for small parts, 98:25, 100:32
- in workbenches, 105:43–44, 50–51
- Story sticks
- for turning, 106:50–51
- Straightedges
- metal studs as, 105:12
- Stumbras, John
- on lamp, 110:40–50
- Stumbras, Jon
- on bench, 106:72–78
- on blanket chest, 109:50–61
- on curved edging, 118:73–78
- on jewelry box, 113:64–72
- on Limbert table, 102:50–61
- on miter saws, 105:58–69
- on plate joinery, 98:46–52
- on shelves, 100:46–53
- on spray techniques, 101:28–38
- Sunhill
- jointer 924028
- recommended, 97:56
- Surface preparation
- for glue, 96:14
- Switches
- combining, 95:20
- magnetic
- safety of, 96:39, 40
- tool-actuated, 117:74
- Sycamore
- qualities of, 98:114
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