Reader Submitted

Do Walnut Trees Dissolve Nails?

A woodworker wonders whether walnut trees can make nails disappear?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 26, 2001 • Q & A
Calculating Angles for Stairway Paneling?

A DIYer turns to Ellis Wallentine to help him figure out the math of cutting panels for stairs.

by Reader Submitted • Jun 26, 2001 • Q & A
Any Danger from Cedar Fumes

Does cedar wood dust have any harmful effects?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 26, 2001 • Q & A
An Authentic Finish for an Old Bar?

This 1800s bar could use some care, but what should the owner do?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 26, 2001 • Q & A
Levers vs. Cranks?

Are cranks or levers the more accurate way to set a joiner?

by Reader Submitted • May 27, 2001 • Q & A
Getting Water Stains out of Oak?

This old oak furniture has some water stains, and they need to come out.

by Reader Submitted • May 22, 2001 • Q & A
Taper Legs with a Jointer?

What is causing this woodworker’s difficulty in creating tapered legs on his jointer?

by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2001 • Q & A
External Router Speed Controls: Good or Bad?

Michael Dresdner speaks on the benefits (and problems) with external router speed controls.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2001 • Q & A
Any Chemical Danger in Coloring Floors?

Some readers wrote in about using strong bases to color their hardwood floors.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2001 • Q & A
What’s the Deal with Sitka Spruce?

Industry experts chime in on why this particular wood has gotten so popular.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 10, 2001 • Q & A