Reader Submitted
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Big Panel Joint: Should I Use Dowels or Biscuits?
I need to glue up two big cedar planks and want to reinforce the joint with dowels or biscuits. Which option is better?
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Marking Cord Ratings
Recently, I learned the hard way that the extension cord you use for a tool must be capable of supplying the maximum amperage the tool requires (as indicated on the motor label).
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Sure Footing When Rabbeting Cabinet Backs
When I build cabinets, I find it easier to rout the rabbeted recess in the carcass for the back panel after the cabinet is assembled.
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Staying Sharp: Readers Talk About Sharpening Tools
eZine readers talk about how they keep their tools sharp (and whether they like doing so).
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Folding Bookshelves
My granddaughter moving to a college dorm inspired me to make a Campaign-style folding bookshelf for her.
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Squaring Up a Band Saw Blade
Chris Marshall shares a reader’s tip for a quick and easy way to make sure your band saw is cutting square.
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Cherry Aquarium Stand
This is a solid cherry aquarium stand I built for a customer of mine.
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Woodworking in the Summertime
Readers respond to Rob’s question about their summertime woodworking habits.
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What’s the Best Glue to Use for a Cutting Board?
What’s the best glue choice for a butcher-block cutting board?
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What I Learned (in Woodworking) Over the Past 15 Years
Readers share the woodworking skills they’ve honed, projects they’ve tried, and woods they’ve fallen in love with over the past 15 years.