Q & A

Why Have Metal Screw Caps Vanished?

Wishing I could still find metal-capped cans of solvent these days. Where have those gone?

by Chris Marshall • Mar 22, 2016 • Q & A
How Should I Apply Sander to Wood?

Should I turn my sander on when it’s elevated or resting on the wood? The manuals don’t agree.

by Chris Marshall • Mar 15, 2016 • Q & A
How Do I Cut Compound Angles?

I need to cut accurate roof angles for my martin house project. Any suggestions?

by Chris Marshall • Mar 8, 2016 • Q & A
What’s the Best Way to Move a Workshop Long Distance?

I need to move the contents of my shop and am not sure about the best way to do it. What do you recommend?

by Chris Marshall • Mar 1, 2016 • Q & A
What’s the Best Way to Open a Glue Joint?

I need to undo a glued door joint. What’s the best method to open it?

by Chris Marshall • Feb 23, 2016 • Q & A
Should I Use a Handheld Power Planer for Thicknessing Stock?

I need to thickness some stock, and I wonder if a handheld power planer is the best tool to use?

by Chris Marshall • Feb 16, 2016 • Q & A
Should I Buy a Mid-size or a Compact Router?

I’m planning to buy a router soon, and I can’t settle on whether to buy a mid-size (around 2 or 2.25 hp) plunge router or one of the new compact routers with a plunge base.

by Chris Marshall • Feb 9, 2016 • Q & A
What’s the Shelf Life of CA Glues?

My old CA glue was still dispensible but had no bonding strength. What’s gone wrong with it?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 2, 2016 • Q & A
What’s a Reasonably Priced, Portable Heating Solution for My Shop?

I need to warm my Oklahoma shop affordably with a portable heat source. What are my options?

by Chris Marshall • Jan 26, 2016 • Q & A
Can I Mix Oil-based Stain into Epoxy?

Can I tint slow-setting epoxy with oil-based stain and use it as an adhesive?

by Chris Marshall • Jan 19, 2016 • Q & A