Reader Submitted
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Pencils Make Handy Mini Stickers
Rather than cutting up a bunch of wood stickers for his logs, this reader found that pencils make the perfect replacements.
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Finishing with Rebar Chairs
This reader has found rebar chairs to be invaluable to the finishing process, especially for larger scale projects.
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Room Heater Frame Cabinet
This reader turned an old room heater into a kitchen cabinet, turning one of his customer’s castoffs into another customer’s treasure.
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Magnets Serve as Helpful Lathe Speed Setting Reminders
This reader is still using his old manual speed lathe, but sometimes has trouble remembering what speed he last set it to from project to project. Here’s his solution.
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LEGO® Play Table
This reader took a simple sketch from his wife’s daughter and turned it into an extremely cool play table for his three year old granddaughter complete with a storage area and hiding place.
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Quick Check for Band Saw Table Squareness
Every now and then, it’s a good idea to check your band saw table for squareness to the blade. Here’s the quick method one reader suggests.
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Cork Your Glue Bottle
Do you ever lose your glue bottle caps? This reader has found a simple trick to replacing them.
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Reader’s Favorite Exotic Domestic Woods
Last issue, Rob asked for your favorite regional or exotic North American woods. You responded in droves with some pretty cool choices! Here are some choices, starting with the overwhelming favorite: Mesquite.
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Desert Island Tool Choices
Readers tell what tool they would bring to a desert island.
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Clean Wipe Solution for Hardware Marking
This reader needed a simple way to mark up his finished wood for hardware installation. The answer? Simple whiteboard markers.