Reader Submitted
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Easy Tool Oil Applicator
This reader likes to put a coat of camellia oil or jojoba oil on all of his hand tools, such as planes, saws and chisels, but doesn’t like how the spray bottles distribute the oil. Here’s his solution.
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PVC Corner Cauls
Strap-type web clamps are a handy way to close the four corners of a box during glueups. A caul at each corner can help direct the clamping pressure even better without smearing the glue.
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Backyard Greenhouse
This reader’s backyard just happens to be a stunning Colorado forest, but a cedar greenhouse would be a great project for any green thumbed woodworker.
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Learn Before You Turn? The Birch Burl Dilemma
eZine readers react to Rob’s dilemma of whether to learn more before turning a big birch burl.
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Small Shop Chair Production
Reader Miroslav Jovanovic from Germany wrote in to share photos of his woodworking studio and some of the furniture he’s produced there.
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Encourage the Beginners
Post-county fair woodworking projects, a reader muses on the importance of encouragement to young artisans.
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Keep Track of Dull Cutter Edges
This reader found a good way to tell at a glance which of his carbide-insert cutting tools were still sharp and which ones needed replacing.
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Musical-Themed Model Projects
A reader finds success building a model piano for a music school, so he takes the lessons learned into making another music-themed project.
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Wooden Boats: eZine Readers’ Builds and Dreams
eZine readers respond to Rob’s editorial on wooden boats with their boat builds and their dreams.
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Mount Hood Picture Frame
This week’s project is the result of a collaboration between an experienced frame maker, an artist and a fourth grade class.