Reader Submitted
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Hardwood Substitute for Cherry?
Cherry is a pricy wood, but thankfully there are a few alternatives for projects that ask for it.
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Dampeners and Scoring Blades?
This reader bought what he thought was a perfect shop set-up, but there’s always more specialty items that he might need.
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Why Are There 1/4″ and 1/2″ Collets?
This question asks why router manufacturers make collets smaller than 1/2″.
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Giving Your Work Away Can Be Hard on the Ego
Readers write in to tell us about their experiences (some good, some not so good) giving away their woodworking projects.
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What Causes Wandering Tenon Cuts?
What causes cuts to wander when you’re using a cabinet saw with a dado set?
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Making Table Edging without Banding?
This reader is looking for a simple way to make a table edge without having to use banding.
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Opinions on a Shaper/Router?
I’m just wondering; what are your opinions on this versus the other table available? Pros and cons.
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Filling Old Nail Holes
How do you go about filling a “zillion” nail holes?
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Can an Ammeter Really Determine Sharpness?
To get ideas for assembly tables, a woodworker suggested checking out the variable height tables at lawnmower repair shops.
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When Does It Need Sharpening Redux?
In another question about how to tell if your blade has dulled, a reader asks how to hook up an amp meter to his blade.