What a CAD — Woodworker's Journal Weekly 831

This week, Chris talks drafting, turning and power saving tips, plus two storage solutions.

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Is CAD for You? Just the other day on Facebook, Rockler asked its customers how they go about drawing their project designs. The answers ran the gamut, from "I don't draw anything and design on the fly" to folks who still kick it old school with pencil and paper and, of course, others who have adopted computer-aided design (CAD) programs. I've used the same version of CAD since 2002, running on a vintage Mac. Trouble is, I haven't moved forward with SketchUp or otherwise, because hopping onto my old CAD program feels faster and easier than taking the time to learn something completely new. It's a bad excuse, I know, and sooner or later my old computer is going to kick the bucket. I really should do something about ....

TURNING FIGURED WOODS Tom Wirsing of the American Association of Woodturners shows the proper techniques for setting up and making cuts on highly figured woods during woodturning. POWER STRIP SAVES CENTS Looking for ways to save a little money in your workshop? This reader's tip features a simple way to keep a bit of extra change at the end of the day.

UTENSIL TRAY Store your collection of kitchen knives, silverware and other utensils neatly in these easy-to-build custom drawer inserts. KRENOV-INSPIRED SHOP CABINET Knife hinges and an inset door are precise details that elevate your cabinet work to the next level of craftsmanship.

FAVORITE WOODWORKING BOOKS Readers share book titles from their woodworking libraries.

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TABLE SAW TENONING JIG Put some of your shop scraps together to create a versatile jig that cuts tenons, bridle joints and spline slots. A micro-adjust feature adds accuracy. ROUTER STORAGE CABINET Give your trusty router the "home base" it deserves when you store it in this handsome cabinet with storage drawers.

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