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ISSUE ARCHIVES

MAR/ APR 2001
Volume 44 /  Issue 2

IN THIS ISSUE
Project Articles
Roll-Around Barbeque Cart
Patio/Deck Table
The Pecking Chikens

DEPARTMENTS
Ask Smitty
Owner’s Gallery
Letters from Owners
 
Academy Notes
Wood Storage Tips
 
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Service Pointers
Troubleshooting Worktable & Carriage Problems
 
Safety Tips
Do’s and Don’ts

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Academy
Notes &
Tips

From the Shopsmith
Woodworking Academy
10 Tips for Good Wood Storage

Here are our top ten tips for good wood storage:

Tip Number 4
 
Wall brackets . . . are perfect for storing long lengths of wood because they're open-ended.  Make them from common 2 x 4’s and fasten them securely to wall studs, as shown here.

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Tip Number 5
 
In the rafters . . . of your garage, you'll find plenty of space for lumber storage.
 

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Tip Number 6
 
Between the overhead joists . . . nail U-shaped brackets or attach ropes to the joists every 3-4 feet. This approach is typically better for lumber that's shorter than 6-foot', since space is limited for maneuvering longer boards in a basement area.

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