Woodworker's Journal 1985-9-3, страница 51

Shop Tips

A sheet of medium grit sandpaper, glued to a plywood board, will come in handy when sanding small parts. A cleat screwed to the bottom of the

Here's a formula that makes it easy to determine the length of a band saw blade:

L = (3.14 x A) 4- (2 x B) where: L = the length (in inches) of the band saw blade.

A — the diameter (in inches) of either the upper or lower wheel.

B — the distance (in inches) between the wheel centerlines.

Before measuring the "B" dimension, adjust the upper (tension) wheel

If you don't have edging clamps, regular C-clamps can be used for edge gluing. As shown, center the clamp across the stock, about ³/s in. ahove the

board will allow it to be held in a vise. Glue the sandpaper with rubber cement so that it can be removed and replaced when worn.

Many table saws have some sort of rip fence guide bar that extends beyond the table, and it's not uncommon for a busy woodworker to bang into one, usually with painful results. A yellow tennis ball, slit with a knife so that it fits over the end of the bar, will make the bar much easier to see. And should you still bang into it, the ball will help cushion the blow, keeping tears to a minimum.

Steve Marinkovich, Pewaukee, Wis.

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wheel

PRIVE WEC^E BETWEEN CLAMP AND EPGitN!^'

so that it is located between the fully up and fully down positions. This midpoint will allow adjustment if the blade is made slightly long or short.

edging. To apply pressure, lightly tap a small wedge under the clanip.

Norman Osterwisch, Okawville, 111.

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