Reader Submitted
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Cherry Wood: Is All of It Beautiful?
A reader shares how he learned to find beauty in all parts of cherry wood.
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Use a Bar Clamp as a Planing Backstop
Holding a box or drawer for final planing can be a challenge if your bench doesn’t have a vise or bench dog holes. This reader has a solution.
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DIY Wood Stain
An antique furniture restorer shares an old recipe for making a rich nut-brown wood stain.
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Narrow Hall Table
A reader combines padauk and yellowheart to create a narrow, “floating” hall table with legs that require special construction for his daughter’s entryway.
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Double Kitchen Trivet
This reader turns his wife’s idea for a double pan holder into an attractive red oak and tile trivet project.
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Wooden Jewelry: Yeses and Noes
eZine readers react to Rob’s previous opinion that Valentine’s Day should include “no wooden jewelry.”
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Turning Your Chuck the Right Way
Do you ever get confused about which way to turn your drill press chuck key for tightening or loosening? This reader shares a simple tip to help you never forget.
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Cutting Board Routing Sled
It can be hard to safely control narrow workpieces, but a simple sled like this, with toggle clamps mounted to a scrap fence, gives you the added stability needed.
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Entranceway Cabinet
A reader adds a bit of flair and storage to his entryway with a brand new cabinet, including a ship lap panel and seating.
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Reader Thoughts on Kitchen Cabinets (Part 2)
We continue the discussion of eZine readers’ experiences with, thoughts on and questions about building kitchen cabinets.
