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Tip describes how to use magnets to keep keys, Allen wrenches, etc. in a convenient place on the machines where they're needed.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #31 Mar-Apr 1993 pg. 14

Tooling up. Norm Abram, America's most popular woodworker, picks the power tools and machinery for building a "core" workshop.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #41 1995 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 4
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER #43 Feb 1995 pg. 4

Tip on mounting an emergency shut-off switch on stationary power tools.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #53 Aug 1996 pg. 22

Neuractor. Part 2. Assembling an X-Y table for drawing or computer-aided CNC (computer numerical control) machining system.
COMPUTERCRAFT Aug 1992 (v.2#8) pg. 33

PCDrill. Build a computer-controlled X-Y machine that drills printed circuit boards. Locates any position on a 6"x8" board with a resolution of 0.001". Est. cost: $100. Part 1. Construction details.
ELECTRONICS NOW Feb 1997 (v.68#2) pg. 35
Correction ELECTRONICS NOW May 1997 (v.68#5) pg. 10
Correction ELECTRONICS NOW Jun 1997 (v.68#6) pg. 10

PCDrill. Part 2. Alignment and software.
ELECTRONICS NOW Mar 1997 (v.68#3) pg. 41

Tip on filling the miter gauge slots on machine tools if you rarely use the slot.
FINE WOODWORKING #88 May-Jun 1991 pg. 20

Tip on installing pilot lamps to signal when a machine is running.
FINE WOODWORKING #99 Mar-Apr 1993 pg. 16

Buying used woodworking machinery. How to tell if the equipment is a bargain or a boat anchor.
FINE WOODWORKING #122 Jan-Feb 1997 pg. 60

Safety first. A collection of switch circuits for use on machines which may help prevent bodily injury. (1) Simple two-handed switch. (2) Improved two-handed switch. (3) Electronic switch. (4) Relay replacement circuit. (5) Timed switch. (6) Mechanical switch replacement.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Sep 1993 (v.10#9) pg. 69

Circuit to keep both hands away from a punch press during operation. Two separate switches must be depressed to activate relays that deliver power to the machine.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1994 (v.11#4) pg. 28

Tip on grouping woodworking machine tools to reduce floor space required.
SHOPNOTES #5 Sep 1992 (v.1) pg. 9

Tip on filling the gaps between the ribs of a cast iron machine table with wooden filler blocks to facilitate the clamping of jigs.
WOODSMITH #90 Dec 1993 (v.15) pg. 5

Tip on attaching a bicycle computer to a machine tool to measure rpm, time of use, etc.
WOODTURNING #56 Oct 1997 pg. 55

Machine tool fine adjustments. How to combine the course measuring scale on a machine tool with the adjustment handle in order to achieve more precise and repeatable settings.
WOODWORK #5 Spring 1990 pg. 24

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