Reader Submitted

Is a Square Really Square?

How can I tell if my squares are really 90 degrees square? I have a speed square, a try square and a construction square. Each have their own version of what is square and none of them are exactly the same.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 25, 2004 • Q & A
New Blade for an Old Saw

Hollow-ground planer blades work great, but finding a carbide blade that cuts smooth without splintering is not working out (and getting expensive) and blades for compound miter saws do not work well.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 25, 2004 • Q & A
A Reader Shares His Experience Running a Hobby Shop on an Air Force Base

Donald R. Siegel shared his experience running a hobby shop for his fellow soldiers and their dependents in 1972-73. A 100% disabled veteran, we thank Donald for sharing the story and for his service to our country!

by Reader Submitted • Feb 25, 2004 • Feedback
Amperage for Cabinet Saw

Even though I am not an electrician, I intend to wire the circuit myself since I have done this before with no problems. Does anyone know what the amperage rating for the 3hp motor is?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2004 • Q & A
Band Saw Won’t Cut Straight

I cannot get my Delta 9″ band saw to rip a 3-1/2 piece of wood straight no matter how tight I set the blade guides. The bottom cut takes off to the side.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2004 • Q & A
Stop Block Kickback

I know on a table saw, the stop block should end before the wood engages the blade to eliminate kickback, but how does this affect saws where the blade moves and the wood stays stationary-radial arm saw, miter saw and sliding miter saw?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2004 • Q & A
Wood Movement from Virginia to Wisconsin

Are there any authoritative references to resolving problems related to expansion and contraction of wood in projects when moving to colder and drier climates?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2004 • Q & A
Second Opinion on Piercing with Wood

As a doctor, Sean Rosenbaum knows about infections. And as a woodworker he has crafted sets of plugs for friends with large holes in their ears.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2004 • Feedback
A Piercing Question

Looking for a finish that’s skin-friendly and not going to cause someone to have a rash or break out in hives. I was using jojoba oil but that didn’t really seal all that well.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 27, 2004 • Q & A
Emphasis on the Perpendicular

When I go to nail or screw perpendicular pieces together the back piece always moves slightly so they are no longer flush on the outside edges.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 27, 2004 • Q & A