Reader Submitted
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He’s Got a Router Table…So Does He Need a Shaper?
Helping this woodworker convince his wife of the merits of a new tool, here’s a few arguments that may sway your decision between a router and shaper.
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Problems Using Gel Polyurethane
Michael Dresdner answers this confused woodworker’s question about gel polyurethane.
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Turning Cold Chisels into Woodturning Scrapers
Readers comment on past articles, sneaky Sears lifetime warranty rules, and Akeda jigs.
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How the Shellac Gets Made
Here’s the full story on shellac from an expert – it’s quite worth the read!
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Selecting a Power Planer
One speed? Two speed? Michael Dresdner and Simon Watts clear up the power planer confusion.
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Loose Tenon Jig Question
Michael Dresdner and Simon Watts tackle this tricky tenon question.
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Glue Application Inquiry
This woodworker’s question and the expert’s answers are a nice resource for Titebond II glue queries.
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Air Dry vs. Kiln Dry
Michael Dresdner and Simon Watts, thankfully, expose the absurdity of the advice this patient woodworker was given.
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Can You Freeze out a Powder Post Beetle?
Craftsman tools, high school shop class and powder post beetles – this Reader’s Response column has it all.
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Real-life Mortise and Tenon Dimensions
Our experts agree with the great advice this woodworker was given about mortise and tenon joints.