Reader Submitted
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Problems “Fixed” with Wood
Woodworking readers share stories of fixing all sorts of problems with wood. (As the saying goes, if your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like nails.)
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Holding Down Smaller Nails
Short brads can be difficult to hold with your fingers in order to start with a hammer, so here’s one reader’s solution.
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Quick Caps for Clamps
If the adjustable jaws of your F-style or C-clamps don’t have a protective cover on their heads, this reader has a simple solution.
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Homemade Wooden Putter
Tired of not getting the performance he wanted out of store-bought putters, this reader made his own out of some reclaimed hardwood.
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Hand Saw Sharpening Kit
This reader built a simple, yet practical, gift to help keep his saws sharp and harken back to the simpler days of their favorite hobby.
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Homemade CA Glue Accelerator
If you want your glue to set faster, this reader has a tip that makes the process simple and uses something you probably already have around the house.
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Fill Glue Bottles Easily
Find filling a glue bottle with a gallon jug to be slow and messy? This reader did and came up with a simple solution to make the process a little easier.
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Bookcase with a Hidden Compartment
This reader’s project is a fantastic family room centerpiece with a secret twist.
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“First Project” Memories
Prompted by Rob’s reminiscences, readers remember their first woodworking projects.
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Bath Vanity Project
This reader learns some valuable woodworking lessons in the process of making extensive renovations to his bathroom vanity.