Reader Submitted

What’s MDO?

Many of Norm Abram’s projects on the New Yankee Workshop are made with MDO. What is that, and where can it be found?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 31, 2006 • Q & A
Using a Stain Under Spar Varnish

Michael Dresdner and Greg Williams end a reader’s uncertainty about staining wood under a spar varnish.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 31, 2006 • Q & A
Stripping Bark Off Branches

Is there an easy way to strip bark off branches that will be used as walking sticks?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 31, 2006 • Q & A
Calculating a Curve Radius

How do I calculate the radius of a curve that will fit a particular height and width?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 31, 2006 • Q & A
Shelf Pin Jig?

Is there a cheap way to build a jig that accurately places shelf pin holes?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 17, 2006 • Q & A
Removing Mildew

I have air-dried wood that is beginning to grow large patches of mildew. How can I remove it?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 17, 2006 • Q & A
Painting Weathered Teak

A reader’s problem with painting old teak is quickly solved.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 17, 2006 • Q & A
Changing Band Saw Tires

I ordered replacement band saw tires but don’t know how to stretch them onto the wheels. Can you help?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 17, 2006 • Q & A
Kudos to Roy Underhill, Us and More

Readers love Roy Underhill and offer suggestions for clearing foggy glasses.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 17, 2006 • Feedback
What’s Whiting?

Michael Dresdner and Richard Jones offer concise definitions of whiting.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 3, 2006 • Q & A