Reader Submitted
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Readers’ Fall Woodworking Plans
eZine readers tell us about the woodworking projects they have planned for this fall.
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Easier Sanding Sleeve Changes
Sanding sleeves tend to stick to the rubber drum after they’ve been used for a while, making the sandpaper harder to remove when needed. This reader has an easy solution.
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Covering Plastic Laminate During Cutting
Plastic sheet laminate’s tendency to curl can make it tricky to cut on the table saw. This reader has a simple trick to keep it flat and make the cut even.
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Lamborghini Car Bed
This reader took some extravagant inspiration for a much appreciated, and stylish, take on the classic race car bed.
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Maloof-style Rocking Chair
This reader designed and built a rocking chair based on the work of Sam Maloof for his daughter and newborn grandson.
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Woodshop Safety: eZine Readers’ Advice and Experience
eZine readers share the safety precautions they take in their shops.
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Easy Tool Oil Applicator
This reader likes to put a coat of camellia oil or jojoba oil on all of his hand tools, such as planes, saws and chisels, but doesn’t like how the spray bottles distribute the oil. Here’s his solution.
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PVC Corner Cauls
Strap-type web clamps are a handy way to close the four corners of a box during glueups. A caul at each corner can help direct the clamping pressure even better without smearing the glue.
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Backyard Greenhouse
This reader’s backyard just happens to be a stunning Colorado forest, but a cedar greenhouse would be a great project for any green thumbed woodworker.
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Learn Before You Turn? The Birch Burl Dilemma
eZine readers react to Rob’s dilemma of whether to learn more before turning a big birch burl.
