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Tricks of the Trade

THE WINNER:

A Sharp Honing Stone Station

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I his honing stone setup is part of my dedicated sharpening station. It consists of a plastic tray mounted in a plywood carrier box that also provides solid footing for a wooden stone holder that bridges the box. The unit is screwed to the bench next to my grinder, consolidating all my sharpening needs in one convenient space tor quick work.

I made the wooden box trom V-t" birch plywood, gluing and screwing the pieces together to suit a plastic kitchenware tray I bought tor the purpose. (My box is about 6" x 12" x 17", but buy your tray first, pick

ing a commonly available brand in case it needs replacement). The narrow lip of my tray rests on the top edges of the box walls, leaving enough room for the riser strips that

Pivot screw

Plastic tray.

support the waterstone bridge. Notches on the side of the box allow removal of the tray to change the water.

I made the bridge from 5/4 quartersawn hardwood, finishing it heavily. I attached hardwood cleats to each end with a single, centered pivot screw. The cleats are spaced about Vie" wider than the box length to create a tight grip on the box sides when the bridge is knocked sideways at one end. A simple cleat and wedge system atop the bridge holds a stone securely and allows an easy release.

— Rob Porcaro, Medfield, Massachusetts

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Finger notch

Wedge stone in place

Carrier box

Cash and prizes for your tricks and tips!

Each issue we publish useful wood working tips from our read ers. Next issue's winner receives a $250 gift certificate from Lee Valley Tools, good for any item in the catalog or on the web site (leevalley.com). (The tools pictured at right are for illustration only, and are not part of the prize.)

Runners-up each receive a check for $50 to $100. When submitting a trick (either by mail or e-mail) you must include your complete mailing address and a daytime phone number. If your trick is selected for publication, an editor will need to contact you. All entries become the property if of Popular Woodworking. You

can send your trick by e-mail to popwoodtricks@fwpubs.com, or mail it to Tricks of the Trade, popular Woodworking, 4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, oH 45236.

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TRICKS compiled by paul anthony; illustratiqns by matt bantly