40 - Vacuum Clamping System, страница 3

40 - Vacuum Clamping System, страница 3

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Contents

Features

Router Tenoning Jig

Tenoning Jig

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This shop-made tenoning jig makes it easy to cut perfect, square-shouldered tenons. All you need is a

hand-held router and a straight bit.

Files &

Whether you're sharpening a scraper, roughing a

workpieceto shape, or smoothing a surface, a basic set of files and rasps is sure to come in handy.

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A simple valve and an air compressor. That's the key to the extraordinary clamping pressure provided by this vacuum system. It features five simple accessories that use a vacuum to hold small (or difficult to clamp) workpieces securely in place.

Files & Rasps

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Vacuum Veneer Frees

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Setting up a vacuum system is just a start By hooking it up to a vacuum bag, you can make a press that applies perfectly uniform pressure — just what you need to veneer flat panels or tricky curved surfaces.

Roll-Around Support Stand

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A telescoping post lets you raise and lower the head of this support stand to match the height of your tools. And a rock solid base keeps it from tipping.

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Readers9 Tips

Departments

Our readers offer their own shop-tested tips to some of the most common woodworking problems.

Shop Solutions

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Tips from the guys in our shop that are sure to come in handy when building the projects in this issue.

Sources.

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Hardware, supplies, and mail-order sources for the projects featured in this issue.

ShopNotes

Support Stand

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