Reader Submitted
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Fear of the Metric System
Some interesting opinions abound concerning the metric system, and readers comment on other magazine issues.
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Coke Rust Remover
I have a new saw that is beginning to rust, as I don’t heat my garage. I remember reading somewhere that Coke is good for removing rust stains. Would that be just straight Coca-Cola, or diluted Coke? Or is there a better way without an abrasive?
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Edge Routing by Hand
When I use my router in its table, I do fine, but when I use it by hand for edge routing, it skips and jumps around. Can you help?
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Fraction Plan Measurements
I’m wondering why all plans to build wood furniture all have measurements ending in fractions such as 5/16, 3/8, 15/16ths etc. Why not round off to even numbers?
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Glue Top Workbenches
Nearly all the plans for workbenches that I’ve seen use a top which is laminated by gluing strips of timber together, even to the extent of ripping wider boards and then re-gluing them together. Why is that?
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Scary Sharp System
Michael Dresdner answers a reader’s question on what is referred to as a “Scary Sharp” sharpening system.
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Opinions. Suggestions. Thoughts.
Readers share their opinions on Awlgrip, post a few links to exciting CAD and cut list programs, and discuss avoiding snipe.
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Glue for a Butch Block Countertop
I want to make my own butcher block countertop. What kind of glue should I use?
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Drilling Holes in Rip Fence
Table saw fences don’t come with holes already there, the way miter guides do. Is it OK to drill holes in a rip fence to attach an auxiliary or sacrificial fence?
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Finishing Mahogany Deck Furniture
Greg Williams gives this reader a few thoughts to consider when choosing a finish for outdoor furniture.
