Q & A

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  Fixed Chairs Keep Falling Apart?

  If at first you don’t succeed, should you try something else to fix your broken chair?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 13, 2001 • Q & A
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  Best Bit for Mortising?

  Should you use a spiral bit or straight bit for mortising?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 13, 2001 • Q & A
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  Using a Drill Press as a Mortiser?

  Do you really need both in the shop, or can you save space and squeeze some extra utility out of the press?

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 30, 2001 • Q & A
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  Keeping on the Blade Guard?

  Is it safe and ok to remove the blade guard installed on your table saw?

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 30, 2001 • Q & A
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  Getting Longer Shanked Router Shafts?

  Can you find bits with longer than normal shanks, or do you need to have them made?

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 30, 2001 • Q & A
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  Building Lumber Storage?

  This woodworker is trying to set up a lumber storage system in her garage, what advice do our experts have?

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 30, 2001 • Q & A
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  What Are Torsion Boxes?

  Ian Kirby breaks down the basics and usage of torsion boxes.

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 16, 2001 • Q & A
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  Shaper Versus Router?

  If you already have a router, what is the purpose of the shaper in your shop?

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 16, 2001 • Q & A
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  Glue Up Checklist for Minimum Sanding?

  A reader seeks advice for how to handle glue-ups with minimal problems.

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 16, 2001 • Q & A
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  Building an Extension Table on Planer?

  Would an extension table on your portable planer cause extra snipe?

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 16, 2001 • Q & A