This page lists the Tom's Tool Box article series as published in the American Miniaturist magazine. Note that current articles are not available until 90 days after publication. You may obviously purchase any backorders of this magazine directly from their website. You may also e-mail me with any suggestions for future articles.

Note - click on the month link for the article you wish to read. You also must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to read these articles. None of these articles may be reproduced without my written permission. All copyrights reserved.

2008:
February - Table saw reviews
March - Table saw tips and techniques; joinery cuts
April - Table saw jigs; wood finishing
May - Drill press reviews; gluing
June - Drill press tips and techniques
July - Beginner's pin routing with a drill press
August - Sanding; power sander reviews; cutting perfect circles with a drill press
September - Thickness sander reviews; proper wood selection
October - Lathe reviews
November - Many mini-tips potpouri
December - Cutting fretwork, using: jeweler's saw, scroll saw, and pin routing

2009:
January - Glue jigs; cleaning blades/bits/burrs
February - Making your own parquet floors
March - Making real thin (even 1/32" thick) wood with a 4" table saw
April - Review of the Vanda-Lay drill press
May - End Mill Bits; Review of hand-held belt sanders
June - Hinges R Us
July - Dentil Moulding
August - Table Saw Tips & Techniques (Basic)
September - Table Saw Tips & Techniques (Intermediate)
October - Table Saw Tips & Techniques (Advanced)
November - The Mystery of Pin Routing
December - Making a Pin Routing Pattern Jig

2010:
January - Review of inlay router tool
On hiatus - no further articles scheduled at this time - pending a reader revolt

 

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