Q & A

Dry Glue Is Gumming Up Sandpaper

Can you sand after gluing without ruining your paper?

by Reader Submitted • Apr 23, 2002 • Q & A
How to Trim an Un-Square Corner

How do you figure out the angle to cut your baseboards?

by Reader Submitted • Apr 9, 2002 • Q & A
How to Rewire a Motor

A reader reaches out to our experts for help reversing the direction of one of his motors.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 9, 2002 • Q & A
Polyurethane Finish Turning Yellow?

What causes the yellowing of poly finishes?

by Reader Submitted • Apr 9, 2002 • Q & A
Hardwood Substitute for Cherry?

Cherry is a pricy wood, but thankfully there are a few alternatives for projects that ask for it.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 26, 2002 • Q & A
Finishing and Painting Door Panels?

I am about to make several raised panel doors. They will be painted. What precautions can I take to prevent…

by Matt Hocking • Mar 26, 2002 • Q & A
Dampeners and Scoring Blades?

This reader bought what he thought was a perfect shop set-up, but there’s always more specialty items that he might need.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 26, 2002 • Q & A
Why Are There 1/4″ and 1/2″ Collets?

This question asks why router manufacturers make collets smaller than 1/2″.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 26, 2002 • Q & A
What Causes Wandering Tenon Cuts?

What causes cuts to wander when you’re using a cabinet saw with a dado set?

by Reader Submitted • Mar 12, 2002 • Q & A
Making Table Edging without Banding?

This reader is looking for a simple way to make a table edge without having to use banding.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 12, 2002 • Q & A