Reader Submitted
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How to Have Wedded Bliss (The Leaf Blower Advice Edition)
Woodworkers provide an overwhelming response to Rob’s call for premarital advice. This week’s topic: whether cleaning the house with a leaf blower is good for marital harmony.
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Keep Your Collets Clean
I make it a point to keep my router bits and collets clean so they work more efficiently and in order to prevent slipping.
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Another Tip to Keep Your Work Surfaces Smooth
In one of the Tricks of the Trade, Theo van der Schans wrote about using graphite to make his power tool surfaces smoother. This is a great trick but not one I would use for woodworking.
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Corner Entertainment Center
Here is an Corner Entertainment Center I made out of solid walnut to custom fit this space. Even the deck, shelves and top are frame and panel assemblies.
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Reader Tips on How Buyers Can Beware
Readers react to last week’s editorial about a website that illegimately sells woodworking plans.
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Easy T-Track Bolt Replacements
Need some simple, low-cost T-track bolts? This reader tip sends us to the hardware store for an easy to find replacement.
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Fasteners for Lures?
A reader expresses concern about the strength of fishing lure fasteners in the face of trophy-sized fish. (Not really an issue…)
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Ash Sewing Box
I worked out the sizes by measuring my wife’s sewing bits etc to create the inside pockets and slots. I hope you like the finished result, my wife loves it.
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Out on the Lake
Readers send good wishes — and a desire to see photos — to our publisher for his turned lures and fishing trip.
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A Unique Way to Date Your Work
I date every piece I make in an inconspicuous place.
