Q & A

Wood Identification Question

I would like to find a good way to ID the different kinds of wood. I am just starting out in woodworking.

by Reader Submitted • May 6, 2003 • Q & A
Fixing Uneven Dado Cuts

Uneven dado cuts are a big problem for this reader, and the solution may have to be somewhat drastic.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 22, 2003 • Q & A
Choosing Straight vs. Spiral Bits

Michael Dresdner and Lee Grindinger calm this reader’s what-kind-of-bit worries with some clear, concise explanations.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 22, 2003 • Q & A
Storage after Drying Lumber

Already done with the work of drying the wood, this woodworker wants to know what to do with the pile of lumber as the seasons change.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 22, 2003 • Q & A
How to Eliminate Cupping?

I heard that if you rip the center of the board and glue it back together, this would eliminate cupping. Our experts debunk an old cupping myth.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 22, 2003 • Q & A
Selecting Wood for Kitchen Cabinets

At the start of a new kitchen project, this reader is lucky to have Lee Grindinger and Michael Dresdner supplying the answers for his list of questions.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 8, 2003 • Q & A
Router Power and Speed Questions

This reader has a few pressing questions about a Porter Cable router, and our woodworking pros have more than a few answers.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 8, 2003 • Q & A
Homemade Pore Filler

Always ready to give instructions for do-it-yourself methods, Michael Dresdner gives this reader a quick recipe for homemade pore filler.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 8, 2003 • Q & A
Making a Zero Clearance Insert?

Michael Dresdner provides the answer for a reader wondering about zero clearance inserts.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 11, 2003 • Q & A
Problem with Warping Boards

Our woodworking specialists explain how to easily avoid the mistakes that contributed to this reader’s warping problems.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 11, 2003 • Q & A