Reader Submitted
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The Green Wood Controversy
Rob sparked a huge response from our readers by asking “Do you take the time to consider the environment when you are shopping for wood, and do you think it makes a difference?”
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Using Glaze in Woodworking
Is “glaze” a process or a material, and how does it differ from stain?
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Is Chestnut a Hardwood?
Our experts tackle defining a once popular wood.
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Good Router Book Recommendation
I was given a router set as a gift. Could you recommend a good book that provides detailed information on how to use the router?
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Carved Wooden Spoon
I’ve carved my very first wooden spoon. Do I need to put something on it before I use it in the kitchen or can I use it the way it is?
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Bad Advice, or Was It?
In the Q&A section, Sandor Nagyszalanczy identified a bad capacitor as the most likely culprit in a grinder that would not start unless spun by hand, and suggested that any motor repair shop could easily replace it. This rather curious comment followed.
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Concerned About Workshop Humidity
How concerned should I be about the difference in humidity between the shop and the house when making items to be used in the house?
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Protect Cedar Posts
What would the best finish be to protect cedar posts from ground contact?
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Making Oak Furniture
When making furniture using old oak or butternut barn wood with worm and termite holes, should the lumber be treated to ensure that there are no living pests?
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A Substitute for Elbow Grease
I’m looking for a substitute for the discontinued “Duffy’s Elbow Grease,” a heavy Vaseline-like gel that paired with 0000 steel wool for rubbing out the final finish.
