Reader Submitted

The Difference between Mineral Spirits and Paint Thinner

Our experts helps this reader figure out the best way to clean up some special antique wooden lamps.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 11, 2003 • Q & A
Leveling Router Insert

Leveling the insert on a home-made router table could potentially be tricky, but not when you’ve got Michael Dresdner and Jeff Jacobson helping out!

by Reader Submitted • Feb 11, 2003 • Q & A
Drifting While Ripping

These seasoned woodworkers help a novice with the old problem of drifting while ripping large pieces of stock on a table saw.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 11, 2003 • Q & A
Best Saw Blade for Melamine and Plywood

A well-informed woodworker looks to Michael Dresdner for advice on buying a circular saw blade for a specific project.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 11, 2003 • Q & A
A Saucy Aussie

Reader’s write in to comment on Bosch tools, circuit breakers, workbench designs, and much more!

by Reader Submitted • Feb 11, 2003 • Feedback
Another Approach to Our Inkwell Plans

This Reader’s Response section includes a wide spectrum of reader’s comments, with topics randing from mineral spirits to the Mahogany Inkwell Pencil Holder.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 8, 2003 • Feedback
Closing the Gaps

Dealing with the splits in this woodworker’s new pieces of red oak may be a futile effort.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 28, 2003 • Q & A
Different Kinds of Jointers – or Is It Joiner?

Michael Dresdner and Lee Grindinger help this confused woodworker out by clearly answering some jointer questions.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 28, 2003 • Q & A
He’s Got a Router Table…So Does He Need a Shaper?

Helping this woodworker convince his wife of the merits of a new tool, here’s a few arguments that may sway your decision between a router and shaper.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 28, 2003 • Q & A
Problems Using Gel Polyurethane

Michael Dresdner answers this confused woodworker’s question about gel polyurethane.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 28, 2003 • Q & A