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Ask WWGOA: SawStop Power Connections

Question: On SawStop's website, they say that the SawStop cabinet saw must be wired directly into the shop power, according to NEC. As I: 1) like to (must) move my... View Content

Cavatelli Pasta-Making Paddle - Revisited

WWGOA reader Henry Kay took Paul Mayer’s cavatelli paddle to another level. He owns a CNC (computer numerical controlled) router system and programmed it to make the paddle and engrave... View Content

Miter Gauge Used as a Square

I have a tendency to misplace my squares, which often results in me reaching for a scrap of wood for an approximate angle. I've found what works far better though,... View Content

Secure Work Without a Vise

Not all workbenches have the perfect vise for holding stock, so I often use this cool trick. Tighten a hand screw clamp onto the bottom edge of the material, then... View Content

Shop-Built Dust Port

Here's how to make a dust port for any jig or power tool in your shop. It's easy to build, uses parts readily available from your local hardware store, and... View Content

Pizza Points for Finishing

I had a real "Ah Ha" moment. Looking at a pizza we ordered I realized that the plastic thing in the middle of the pizza that keeps the box from... View Content

Repairing an Old Chair

"George, I'm trying to repair an old chair that needs some type of filler to save the end of the tenon. I don't think regular wood filler would hold up.... View Content

Why are There 3 Titebonds?

"Nice article about 4 glues. But why are there three "Titebonds"? When do you use "Titebond II"? Aside from costs, is there ever an advantage of "Titebond" over "Titebond III"... View Content

Removing a Raised Panel and Saving the Frame

"Do you know of a procedure for removing a panel from the rails and stiles of a standard raised panel cabinet door constructed with cope and stick joinery, in order... View Content

Ask WWGOA: Joiner Biscuit Sizes

Question: I ordered a Porter Cable biscuit jointer and was wondering what size biscuits to order. How do you determine what size biscuit is used for a particular job. I... View Content

Table Saw Plug Shop Tip

I have had the bad habit of not unplugging the table saw to change blades.To make it convenient, I mounted a 4 outlet box, on the rear corner of the... View Content

Making Your Own Turning Blanks

"I had a nice cherry tree go down in my back woods that I would like to use for turning blanks. It is about a foot to 10" across. What... View Content

Table Saw Fence Setup Jig Tip

Many times I need to rip some pieces, and may need to rip the same size pieces later, after moving the fence. I came up with the setup in the... View Content

Ask WWGOA: How to Stop Wood from Warping

Question: I built a kitchen for my nephew from the ground up and it didn't turn out too shabby--for a beginner. The top is white hard maple and the rest... View Content

Air-Drying Lumber with Stickers

"Can I use 3/4" or 1" exterior grade plywood or OSB for stickers, for air drying lumber - or do I have to use kiln-dried material?" Submitted by: harmannfamily WWGOA... View Content

Separating Bowl Turning Paper Joints

"How do you separate a bowl turning paper joint and which glue is best?" Submitted by: ebjuel WWGOA Editor Response: After the bowl has been sanded and finished, with the... View Content

Determining Lathe Height Placement

"I am new to woodturning. I have purchased a used Woodfast, 20 x 16 lathe. It needs a base or stand. My question is, how do I determine the correct... View Content

Ask WWGOA: Cure Bandsaw Blade Movement

Question: I just put a new band saw blade (3/8") on my saw. As I was trying to adjust the side bearings, I noticed that the blade moved in and... View Content

Ask WWGOA: Track Saw vs. Table Saw

Question: Has WWGOA done a piece on the Dewalt or other Track Saw? I'm evaluating table saws and a new tool has come to my attention, the Dewalt Track Saw.... View Content

Preparing Stiles and Rails for Raised Panel Doors

"When preparing stiles and rails for raised panel doors, my work is frequently plagued by tear out on the edges. This becomes readily apparent on the long cut, where there... View Content

Cutting and Drying Logs into Boards

"I have some red-oak, hickory, cherry, red elm, and spalted maple that I want to cut into boards. I have a band saw mill. Should I cut the boards into... View Content

Attach Templates for Easier Removal

My wife saw me struggling to remove double face tape from an aluminum pattern I used for cutting a wood part. She suggested I place painter’s masking tape on both... View Content

Ask WWGOA: Using Drywall Plaster or Stucco as a Wood Filler

Question: I am currently working on a project using bird's eye maple. This wood has many indentations and is difficult to sand smooth. I have heard of a method where... View Content

Ask WWGOA: Breakfast Bar Mounting

Question: I am building a breakfast bar from the extra fir T&G flooring we put in our kitchen, but I can't think of any way to mount it to the... View Content