Q & A

When to Stop Resharpening Carbide Blades

Is there a time when is no longer cost-effective to have carbide blades resharpened?

by Reader Submitted • May 31, 2011 • Q & A
Will Mineral Oil Break Down Contact Cement Bond?

Am I eventually going to see any sort of lifting along the edge of the chamfer where I applied the mineral oil?

by Reader Submitted • May 17, 2011 • Q & A
Solutions for Ragged Routed Rabbets?

I can’t figure out what’s happening whenever I do picture frames.

by Reader Submitted • May 17, 2011 • Q & A
Detailing, Joining Drawer Parts?

I am a beginning woodworker and need advice on what is a good beading bit for the edge of drawers, shelves etc.

by Reader Submitted • May 17, 2011 • Q & A
Repairing Finish Damage on Trailer?

I know I probably ought to do the job by stripping the whole area and starting over, but is there a way to correct the damaged area without stripping the whole surface and starting over?

by Reader Submitted • May 5, 2011 • Q & A
Softwood for Workbenches?

I have been working with wood for many years now, and I still wonder why so many people build hard, solid butcher-block types of shop workbench tops?

by Reader Submitted • May 3, 2011 • Q & A
Retrofitting a Router Table for Panel-raising?

I want to make insert door panels and have purchased the router bit (big and ugly) to cut the beveled edges.

by Reader Submitted • May 3, 2011 • Q & A
How Do You Tint Epoxy?

Could you tell me if folks sell black epoxy somewhere, or can I make some myself from regular clear epoxy?

by Reader Submitted • May 3, 2011 • Q & A
Right Finish for Table Chargers?

I like the shiny look, but it may not happen for the others. Do you have any suggestions?

by Reader Submitted • Apr 19, 2011 • Q & A
How to Avoid Sander, Planer Snipe?

Do drum sanders have the same issues with snipe as a planer does?

by Reader Submitted • Apr 19, 2011 • Q & A