Reader Submitted
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Pear Wood, Plywood, Plans and Nuts
A reader asked about the relative safety of plywood made overseas that had an odor problem, inspiring this comment.
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Making a Moveable Vise
From time to time, even a woodworker will find a use for a machinist’s vise.
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Drilling Compound Angles
Drilling holes in my first Windsor chair seat, freehand, seemed a recipe for disaster so I adapted my drill press.
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Cleaning Glue-ups
I used to have trouble removing all traces of glue from inside corners.
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When to Use Variable Speeds
I’m not really clear on just when to use the various speeds on my variable speed sander.
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Plywood Odor
I got some plywood made in China and it has a terrible chemical odor. Is it a health hazard?
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Finding Info on Pear Wood Characteristics
Where can I find information on the movement characteristics and durability of pear wood?
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Pictures, Plans, Chucks and Alcohol
A new feature that lets you enlarge the pictures in our articles delighted many of the newly formed Matt Becker fan club.
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Production Turning Aid
To gauge the accuracy of my cylinder turnings, I built a homemade jig that’s easier to use than calipers.
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Lights, Camera…
I like the idea of having lights on electric hand tools but don’t feel like trading mine in for the newer models.
