^{A rabbet joint is one of the simplest joints in woodworking to make.  Years ago this joint was often done on a jointer with a rabbetting edge on the jointer.  This practice has been replaced with a router and a rabbetting bit for speed and safety.  Rabbetting bits are usually sold with a number of bearings and this will allow the user to cut different sizes and depths.  I suggest you visit your library and pick up a good woodworking book on joinery.  Good luck.}

^{I recommend 3M™ Super 77™ Multipurpose Adhesive.  I use this product around the shop for many tasks and it works well.  It will bond paper to metal.  My local cabinet maker supply store carries it. I remember seeing the tube product you described at Sears years ago but I have not seen it available recently.}

^{Great question!  I am lucky to have a Biesemeyer fence on my tablesaw and I can not work wood any closer than that fence will produce.  It is exact and square and I can trust it for its repeatability.  I never use a tape measure when doing fine work.  I have a set of fine steel rulers that I use.  I also carry a set of calipers in my apron and I use a set of brass set up bars constituently.  I try to work wood as close as I can without being stupid about it.  Do I care if all four legs are 36.00000000000 inches long….NO!..however I do want all four legs the exact same length and square.  I do try to use the same set up when making like parts.  If I do have to come back to same size I just carefully check the setting before cutting.}

^{I attended a show and lecture by James Krenov once. Someone asked him why a certain piece of furniture was that size?.....as we waited for the heavens to open up and the light from God to enlighten us…and the knowledge from the master to flow into us poor unworthy ones…Krenov simply says…”The board was laying on top of the pile and the board just happened to be that wide”}

^{Good Luck! The most essential machinery you will need is a good line of credit and about $200,000 to run on.  I know here in the states there are daily listings of cabinet and furniture shops closing and liquidating their equipment.  It is a good time to pick up some large industrial equipment at bargain prices, but can you get enough work to make it?  Perhaps the economy is different in your area so to answer your question on machinery needed:} 

Great question!  This is a problem many of us “cold climate” wood workers face...I would not recommend using a light bulb for heat.  I am afraid of causing a fire.  I highly recommend that you insulate your work shop and invest in climate control.  If this is not possible:  then I would approach the problem with protection, prevention, and maintenance.  Take a look at HTC Products Inc.  They have a web site.  Their machine covers would really help to protect your investment.  Wax all cast iron tops with a good quality paste wax.  I also like and use a product called Boeshield T-9 Metal Protection that should be part of regular cast iron top maintenance.

I haven’t seen a table per say, but I own a Tormek sharpening machine. Tormek  has a “pro angle master” which is used to find any existing cutting edge angle. Rockler Hardware stores and Woodcraft Supply stores carry the Tormek System. It might be worth your time to go look at this gauge. I know you can just purchase the “pro angle master separately”. Their web site is www.tormek.us.

You are correct, in the woodworking world things seem to be assumed quite a bit. My suggestion would be to go to your local Woodcraft Supply store, they have a great sales staff that’s well trained and help you find the right book or books from their selection to help you out. They also offer woodworking classes on site that you might benefit from as well. I hope this help you.

I have a cordless precision reciprocating tool(that handles small files or sandpaper) made by mht products inc. in new berlin, wisconsin.the batteries are dead and i can not find anything on the internet about this company.some business`s in new berlin never heard of them. can you point me in the right direction to find replacement batteries or where i might  purchase a replacement tool. thanks in advance for any help you might provide.

I also struck out!  I called the Chamber of Commerce in New Berlin WI and got nowhere.  MHT must be out of business.  Perhaps some of our readers might be able to shed some light. 

Put the hinges on the door first then center the door in the space. Mark the hinge location on the vertical stiles. Chisel it in or use no mortise half wrap hinges.

How about using a slot cutter on a router table? You can buy the 1/8 inch cutter and use it in a fence with a guard. It is always necessary to use the push blocks and push stick to safely complete these tasks. It helps to cut the slots in the edges of wide stock first then rip off the thinner rails after they have been slotted.

Jim a company name Fuller makes matched sets of drill bits with counter sinking and boring collars attached. You can drill both holes in one action with these bits. Dewalt also sell a kit for this. They are real time savers.

I recommend going to a 2 inch glue coated nail. This should solve the splitting and still give you the strength you desire. I also strongly recommend gluing all joints before nailing.

My general rule is 35 pounds of load for each 6 inch support and 775 pounds for 8” brackets. I know that all shelf supports must be fastened to studs to do the job right. And I never go more that 2 feet between shelf brackets. Ideally 16” on center into studs.

I think your 1 inch strips will work fine if the are fastened into studs, but expect sagging over time if you do not beef up the front edge with glued and screwed 1 x 2s.