Q & A

Router Bit Removal Difficulties

I only have two of the required three hands, so I put the router in a vise. Any suggestions?

by Reader Submitted • Nov 17, 2009 • Q & A
Zero-Clearance Throatplate for Contractor’s Saw

bought a Sears Table Saw that’s along the lines of a contractor’s saw. Can these saws be fitted with zero-clearance inserts?

by Reader Submitted • Nov 3, 2009 • Q & A
Lift for Benchtop Tool?

What can I get to raise it from the shelf to the benchtop safely and easily?

by Reader Submitted • Nov 3, 2009 • Q & A
Bubbles in Clear Poly Finish

Every time I apply a clear polyurethane finish, I get hundreds of tiny bubbles in it.

by Reader Submitted • Nov 3, 2009 • Q & A
Stop Glue from Hardening

How can I keep my glue from drying out and getting hard?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 20, 2009 • Q & A
Price Sticker Ate Table Finish

The finish is basically blistered and can be flaked off or sanded off. What is the best way to fix the top?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 20, 2009 • Q & A
Getting Flat Panels

The bow is in the direction of the panel to panel clamps. Could they be too tight?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 20, 2009 • Q & A
Coated Stock’s Impact on Planer

How badly will I mess this thing up if I try to reduce the stock from 3/4 in. to around 5/8 in.?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 6, 2009 • Q & A
Shop Size and Lighting

I am questioning what lighting should be used because I know natural light is about the best you can get, but this building is going to be inside of a building so I won’t get much of that.

by Reader Submitted • Oct 6, 2009 • Q & A
Router Running Speed

How do you determine what speed your router is running at?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 6, 2009 • Q & A