Question 1: 

From Ken:
I have mounted an Eclipse 10-in. quick-release vise on my workbench and attached maple chops. The vise is machined purposely so the jaws are not parallel, presumably for holding power. Are the chops supposed to be beveled to compensate for this?

	Restore a Vintage Vise By Steve Latta #251–Tools & Shops 2016 Issue Built to last and easy to refurbish, sturdy old vises are a great bargain
	Mini Workbench Works Wonders By Steve Latta #244–Tools & Shops 2015 Issue Benchtop model has all the features of a full-size bench

Question 2:

From Chase:
When should you peg a tenon, and when not?  I have an entry table I am making with square legs, mortise and tenoned into the aprons.  There is certainly enough room for a 1/4″ dowel, but it would get  a little awkward with two dowels trying to intersect each other inside the leg.  Should I could drill the holes blind and short enough so the two pegs don’t intersect.  Is this helpful, or am I just further weakening the leg?

	Drawbored Tenons By Steve Latta #241–July/Aug 2014 Issue Ditch the clamps and add detail with this age-old technique
	A simpler way to offset drawbore joinery By Michael Pekovich Mike Pekovich has simplified the task of offsetting drawbore holes by using an undersize center punch. In this video, he shows his one-step process.

Segment: All-Time Favorite… whatever

Mike – Technique Issue 148 – sidetable… shoulder to shoulder distance is everythign

Fast and Accurate Table Joinery By Steve Latta #148–Mar/April 2001 Issue A Sheraton-style table comes together easily, thanks to an efficient approach

Steve – Technique: Hammer veneering Tool: Vacuum Press

	Hammer veneering with hide glue Patrick Edwards demonstrates how hide glue allows you to quickly add veneer to a piece without clamps or a vacuum bag.
	A Vacuum Press Makes Veneering Easy By J. Speetjens #208–Nov/Dec 2009 Issue How to get started creating beautiful panels

Ben – Kiln drying his steam bends to get them to set overnight

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Question 3:

From Larry:
The other day, I was making a straight cut with a 3/4″ wide blade on my 16-in. bandsaw. I had been cutting 1″ thick cherry and noticed that there were places where the feed rate was very quick and others places where it slowed considerably. I was pushing with the same force throughout the cut. I attributed this to variations in the density of the wood. 

Then, switched to 1″ thick hard maple. Keeping the feed rate very slow the whole time. I took my time and didn’t force it. As I neared the end of the first cut, the blade started moving back and forth, not side to side, in the cut. I stopped pushing and reached for the switch, but before I could reach it the blade broke.

I checked the guides and thrust bearing to see if one of them had slipped, nothing had moved. The top guides were about 1″ above the board. Do you have any idea why the blade would move back and forth? I assume that it broke, and came off the front of the wheels, but why?

	Essential Bandsaw Blades By Roland Johnson #252–Jan/Feb 2016 Issue With this basic kit, your bandsaw can tackle any task
	Safety Manual: Bandsaw The bandsaw is used to cut straight and curved lines, resaw thick lumber, and accomplish other custom cutting operations.

Question 4:  

From Josh:
I am a 21 year old burgeoning woodworker in California. I am currently building a desk organizer for my girlfriend who is about to graduate college and attend law school. The only problem I have encountered thus far is regarding the center “tray.” I have a piece of 6/4 English Walnut that I acquired from a local milling shop, and need to add a draft angle so that one edge is 1/2 inch in thickness and the rear measures 1-1/4 in. I had thought of building a sled of sorts to add the angle, then run the whole apparatus through the planer, but feel that might be slightly dangerous. The dimensions of the stock are 1.5x8x13, and the pockets will be milled after the angle is added using my small, desktop CNC machine. How would you guys approach this problem? Hand tools? Buy a bigger band saw? I am excited to hear your input, and thank you for providing such an informative, entertaining and exciting way to approach this wonderful hobby.

Question 5:

From Bob:
I just watched Mike’s video on milling lumber, and it made wonder about milling machines.  If I had a jointer and planer, I might know the answer to this question.  If a jointer makes lumber flat and square, why couldn’t you do all the flattening on a jointer.  Is there something about a planer that flattens better?

	Advanced Milling Techniques with Michael Pekovich Catch a crash course in general milling techniques, with an eye towards great grain and color matches.
	The Jointer and Planer Are a Team By Gary Rogowski #160–Tools & Shops 2002 Issue Armed with both, you can flatten boards to any thickness

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