Reader Submitted

Turning Cold Chisels into Woodturning Scrapers

Readers comment on past articles, sneaky Sears lifetime warranty rules, and Akeda jigs.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 18, 2003 • Feedback
How the Shellac Gets Made

Here’s the full story on shellac from an expert – it’s quite worth the read!

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2003 • Q & A
Selecting a Power Planer

One speed? Two speed? Michael Dresdner and Simon Watts clear up the power planer confusion.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2003 • Q & A
Loose Tenon Jig Question

Michael Dresdner and Simon Watts tackle this tricky tenon question.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2003 • Q & A
Glue Application Inquiry

This woodworker’s question and the expert’s answers are a nice resource for Titebond II glue queries.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2003 • Q & A
Air Dry vs. Kiln Dry

Michael Dresdner and Simon Watts, thankfully, expose the absurdity of the advice this patient woodworker was given.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2003 • Q & A
Can You Freeze out a Powder Post Beetle?

Craftsman tools, high school shop class and powder post beetles – this Reader’s Response column has it all.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2003 • Feedback
Real-life Mortise and Tenon Dimensions

Our experts agree with the great advice this woodworker was given about mortise and tenon joints.

by Reader Submitted • Dec 30, 2002 • Q & A
Cure for a Musty Dresser

This woodworker in on the verge of quitting a project because of the odor that won’t go away, but luckily Michael Dresdner has some quick tips.

by Reader Submitted • Dec 30, 2002 • Q & A
Finish for a Baby Friendly Baby Bed?

Michael Dresdner supplies the perfect solution for a woodworker looking for a natural finish for his baby bed.

by Reader Submitted • Dec 30, 2002 • Q & A