Reader Submitted

Preventing Ebony from Splitting?

If your ebony turnings keep developing nasty breaks, our experts have some advice.

by Reader Submitted • Sep 11, 2001 • Q & A
Making Zero Clearance Inserts for a Dado?

A woodworker wonders what wood to use for his zero clearance inserts.

by Reader Submitted • Sep 11, 2001 • Q & A
How Did “Getting Shellacked” Become a Negative?

A woodworker wants to get shellacked, and our experts chime in on the phrase.

by Reader Submitted • Sep 11, 2001 • Q & A
The Banjo As Canvas: Bob Flesher

“I’m actually an artist. The banjo is my canvas,” says Bob Flesher

by Reader Submitted • Aug 28, 2001 • Today's Woodworker
Ripping African Mahogany?

How do you prevent burning and bowing when working with African Mahogany?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 28, 2001 • Q & A
Have You Ever Used Black Epoxy?

Our readers submitted questions about how to use black epoxy in finishing (or if you should…).

by Reader Submitted • Aug 28, 2001 • Q & A
Adjusting a Joiner for 1/2″ Stock?

How can you adjust your joiner to glue up some 1/2″ stock?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 28, 2001 • Q & A
Making 1/8″ Chamfer Router Cuts on Poplar?

Michael Dresdner offers some advice about cutting chamfers with a router.

by Reader Submitted • Aug 14, 2001 • Q & A
Dealing with Dado Tearout in Plywood?

Michael Dresdner solves the question of why this reader’s plywood isn’t cutting well.

by Reader Submitted • Aug 14, 2001 • Q & A
Building Arts and Crafts Screen Doors

Michael Dresdner handles a question on how to properly build a screen door.

by Reader Submitted • Aug 14, 2001 • Q & A