Reader Submitted
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More Noise about Noise
We’ve been talking about shop noise control, so when this letter arrived in our mailbox, we thought it would be a great jumping-off point for our readers to voice their opinions on this subject.
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Change Router with 1/4″ Collet into 1/2″ Collet?
Is anything made that allows you to change a router with a quarter-inch collet into one with a half inch?
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Gluing Up Box Joints
When making box joint drawers, how can you glue them up so that they stay square?
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Bits for Sign Making
A woodworker gets a simple answer in his search for sign making bits.
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Will the Real Ironwood Please Stand Up?
A question in the last issue elicited the answer that “ironwood” is one of those terms that many locales use as a descriptor for one of their local woods.
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Digital Reading, Safe Toys and Angles
I look forward to the day when this will be the means of receiving any magazine and not having to wait on mail or run to the local bookstore.
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When to Use a Slow Drill Press
While watching Norm Abram, I noticed that he uses a very slow speed when using his drill press. Is this recommended as standard use, or is it just for special woods?
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Preventing Burl Walnut from Going Dark During Finishing
How can I prevent burl walnut from going dark during finishing?
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Noise Levels
What is an acceptable level of noise, and how can I measure it without expensive equipment? What are some strategies I can take to cut down on the noise?
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What Is Ironwood?
I’ve read several articles over the years and I’m confused as to which species the term “ironwood” actually applies.