Reader Submitted

Woodrus, Typos and More

We got an overwhelming approval rating for keeping the typo corner, a personal typo recollection, a suggestion, a question, and of course, the usual smattering of comic responses.

by Reader Submitted • Sep 13, 2005 • Feedback
Food-Safe Finishes

I’m looking for a food-safe finish that will also seal any wood-boring bugs into the wood pieces or keep them from boring into finished pieces.

by Reader Submitted • Aug 30, 2005 • Q & A
Sharpening a Carbide Tip

How do you sharpen a carbide tip?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 30, 2005 • Q & A
Ways to Cut a Hinge Mortise

Is there a better way to cut hinge mortises than with a chisel and mallet?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 30, 2005 • Q & A
Wherefore Radial Arm Saws?

Why is there almost no mention of the use of a radial arm saw in woodworking magazines, proposed shop layouts and so forth?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 30, 2005 • Q & A
Filling Incorrectly Drilled Hole

What’s the best way to fill an incorrectly drilled hole that will have to be re-drilled later?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 16, 2005 • Q & A
Gluing Up Corian

I have some Corian scraps that I wish to glue together and turn on my lathe. What type of glue should I use?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 16, 2005 • Q & A
Radius Edge Making

I purchased a large, 2″ radius roundover bit, but it’s so big it doesn’t fit the hole in my router base. How would you go about making a large radius edge on a table?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 16, 2005 • Q & A
Fairing a Template

The experts give concise explanations of what it means to “fair” a template.

by Reader Submitted • Aug 2, 2005 • Q & A
Router Speed Settings

I was wondering if there is a rule of thumb on speed settings for different applications, wood types or type of bit when using a router?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 2, 2005 • Q & A