Reader Submitted
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Why Does Framing Lumber Have Rounded Edges?
I’ve often wondered about the slight roundover used on all four edges on the length of framing lumber. Is it only to make it look good, more comfortable, or create fewer splinters?
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Helping Each Other Out
A question on where to find cheap CAD programs elicited a lot of helpful suggestions.
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Staining White Pine to Dark
How can I stain white pine to a very dark brown or black? I used oil-based stain but it is not dark enough. Any other approaches?
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Suggestions for Cleaning Residue from Bits
Do you know of any commonly available solvents that will dissolve or soften the hardened residues on router bits? I know cleaners are available there [in the U.S.], but not here in Israel.
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No One Right Answer
n the last issue, we printed a letter from someone who was irked by Norm saying “my table saw” instead of “the table saw,” and we asked our readers for comments.
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Going Rate for Woodworking
I am about to embark on my own cottage industry building birdhouses, butterfly houses, ladybug houses etc. The only thing I don’t know is how much to charge per hour. What is the going rate?
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How Long Will a Blank Stay Green?
How long will a bowl blank stay “green” if it has been coated in Anchorseal? I was under the impression that these blanks would not split, but I was wrong, as two of them have split so far.
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Is Sumac Good for Woodworking?
Is this wood of any value for woodworking or should I make it into firewood, and how should I handle it? I have a sawmill so I could process it myself.
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RPM for a Forstner Bit
I purchased a good quality Forstner bit, but the bit should only be run at 350 rpm. My drill press won’t go slower than 620 rpm. Do you know of anything I can do?
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Whose Tool Is It?
Is this true, readers? I know I say “the table saw” instead of “my table saw,” but now I’m curious. Perhaps more of you are like Norm.
