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Homemade Saw Tire

I once had a band saw tire come off of its wheel and get damaged by the blade. While I waited for the replacement to arrive, I came up with a temporary fix.

by Reader Submitted • Apr 19, 2011 • Tricks of the Trade
Sawdust Patch

I used sawdust on wet paint to hide the edges of a patch on painted rough wood.

by Reader Submitted • May 5, 2009 • Tricks of the Trade
Repairing Gaps in a Panel Door

Unfortunately, the mortise-tenon joint nearest the lockset has opened a gap of about 1/8 inch between the rail and the style.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 27, 2009 • Q & A
Repairing Chipped Enamel

Is there a way to repair chipped enamel on a Hoosier cabinet?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 30, 2008 • Q & A
Replacing or Repairing a Table Saw Fence

The fence got knocked off my workbench one day, and I suspect that may be the sources of the problem. If I replace it with an aftermarket fence, what’s the best for the money?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 16, 2008 • Q & A
Solvent Took Off Tool Coating

I got some solvent on a DeWalt portable table saw and some of the coating came off. Is there a way to repair this?

by Reader Submitted • Nov 18, 2008 • Q & A
Filling Errors with Sawdust and Glue?

What kind of glue should he use to mix with the sawdust?

by Reader Submitted • Sep 24, 2008 • Q & A