Plywood
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This Miter Saw Stand Plan is Very Popular
Reader feedback continues for June’s Miter Saw Stand. Are you building one?
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Bigger Isn’t Always Better
How much do you like benchtop power tools? Our field editor shares some thoughts about three of his favorites.
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Rollin, Rollin, Rollin…
Chris Marshall shares a quick, easy alternative for applying water-based polyurethane.
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Sideways Squeeze
Have you ever tried three-way C-clamps? Chris Marshall just did, and here’s his take on them.
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February Issue Sneak Peek
Here’s a head’s up on what’s heading your way in the February print issue!
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Sanding Grit on Plywood Grade
What grit is “A” grade ply sanded to from the factory?
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Handy “Tweener” Wood Screws
Here’s a tip of my hat to McFeely’s for coming up with a better woodworking screw. Well, actually, a whole bunch of better fasteners, but there’s one type I particularly like: the #8 Promax® 1-3/8″ black oxide flathead.
You read that right—1 and 3/8. Not 1-1/4″, 1-1/2″ or 1-5/8″ … the usual home-center suspects.
Here’s why I like the 1-3/8″.
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Woodworking in Tough Times
These days, it feels like the “Great Recession” is never going to end, doesn’t it? Jobless rates are up, banks are on the ropes and home values are still falling through the floor. Tough times all around. But, despite some huge potholes on this road to recovery, the woodworking industry is still forging ahead.
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‘A’ Grade Plywood Sanding
What grit is ‘A’ grade plywood sanded to from the factory?
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Butcher-Block Countertops
Would a plywood core sheathed in maple work, or must I have a full thickness butcher block top?
