Popular Woodworking 2003-04 № 133, страница 19

A New Angle on PVC Storage

I came across this simple storage solution and thought I would pass it along. It uses 4" PVC posts and a simple jig on your miter saw. This assembly can be built in about an hour. Once you've determined the angle you want your tube opening (I used 40°) set your miter saw to half that angle (20°), angling the blade to the right. Make one cut on a piece of scrap 4x4 material. Now swing your blade to the left, again set at 20°, and slide your PVC post in place and make a cut on one end. Adjust your piece of scrap 4x4 to the proper distance from the blade and clamp it in place. Now slide the pipe against the scrap so the two 20° angles mate. Make your cut, turn the tube and cut the next piece you need.

Create different-height storage bins by simply adjusting the stop block's location. In my example, each row of bins is 1¹/2" longer than the one above. The bins are held against a ³/4" piece of plywood with

just one screw on the bottom center of each bin. This, plus an aluminum strap around the bottom, holds everything secure.

Stacy G. Nettinga Mitchell, South Dakota continued on page 22

each end of tube

One screw at the bottom of each tube attaches it to the plywood base

1

Each row of tubes is cut to be 1V2" longer than the row above

Metal strap keeps unit together

Master Woodworker, Educator and Host of

American Woodshop

CIRCLE NO. 116 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD.

CIRCLE NO. 155 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD.

PORTABLE SAWMILLS

t&IE^AW)

Handheld portable band mill goes to the log where it lays. Mill weighs 45 lbs, cuts logs up to 20" dia., Ichainsaw powered, cuts up to 12 fpm, 9 x 14" Ithroat, .025" narrow kerf blade. Larger mills avail-lable. Contact us today!

www.ripsaw.com

Better Built Corp. 789 Woburn St. Dept PW Wilmington, MA 01887 978-657-5636

CIRCLE NO. 107 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD.