Category: Open Wire

Update: I am sad that no one asked about cat care. So I’ve closed the comments, and am going home to sulk with a cat on my lap. – Fitz

I’m teaching a class this weekend, so Megan has volunteered to staff the LAP Open Wire today. So in addition to woodworking questions, feel free ask about home renovation and cat care.

Here’s how it works: Type your question in the comment field. Megan will do her best to answer.

Before you ask a question, please read this.

1. If you could limit the number of questions you ask to one or two, that keeps the load manageable. And remember brevity is appreciated. 
2. If your question is your first comment here, it will automatically be flagged for moderation. Your question will appear after she approves it.

So here we go…. Note that comments for this entry will close about 5 p.m. Eastern.

Welcome to the LAP Open Wire, where we endeavor to answer your questions about woodworking – plus our tools, books and apparel.

Here’s how it works: Type your question in the comment field. I will do my best to answer it. It is that easy.

Before you ask a question, please read this.

1. If you could limit the number of questions you ask to one or two, my fingers might not catch fire. And remember brevity is appreciated. 
2. If your question is your first comment here, it will automatically be flagged for moderation. Your question will appear after I approve it.

So here we go…. Note that comments for this entry will close about 5 p.m. Eastern. 

— Christopher Schwarz

UPDATE: Comments are now closed. Thanks everyone! – Fitz

Hey everybody, I am in Pittsburgh today for my daughter’s graduation ceremony. So today’s Open Wire is hosted by Megan Fitzpatrick.

She is standing by today to answer your woodworking questions. Write your question in the comments section below, and she will do her best to answer.

Before you ask a question, a couple requests and comments.

1. Megan asks if you could be gentle and not ask about her Dutch tool chest book (when is it coming? This year, she promises).
2. If you could limit the number of questions you ask to one or two, her fingers will appreciate it.
3. If your question is your first comment here, it will automatically be flagged for moderation. Your question will appear after we approve it.

So here we go…. Note that comments for this entry will close about 5 p.m. Eastern. 

— Christopher Schwarz

The Open Wire is now open and ready for your woodworking questions. 

Every Saturday, I post a new blog entry that calls for questions. Write them in the comments section below, and I’ll do my best to answer them.

Before you ask a question, a few requests and comments.

1. So far no one has posted a defamatory, troll-baiting comment. Thank you!
2. If you could limit the number of questions you ask each week to one or two, my fingers will appreciate it.
3. Long, multi-part questions with multiple digressions and links I have to click to understand your question make my brain hurt. Just saying.
4. If your question is your first comment here, it will automatically be flagged for moderation. Your question will appear after I approve it.

So here we go…. Note that comments for this entry will close about 5 p.m. Eastern. 

Comments are closed. See y’all next Saturday.

— Christopher Schwarz

If you have a question about woodworking or our products, this is the place to get it answered – today.

Here’s how. Post your question in the comments section below. If possible, I’ll answer it. Simple.

But (and as Pee Wee Herman says, Everybody’s got a big butt)….

I reserve the right to ignore questions that are troll bait. Also, if you post a comment and it does not immediately appear, it has been flagged for moderation. First-time commenters are always kicked to moderation. Also, posting a lot of links, using hateful language or a lengthy message causes the software to flag it for moderation.

Your comment will appear after I approve it.

In other words, there is no need to keep posting a comment over and over. 

Comments are now closed. See you next Saturday!

— Christopher Schwarz