Can you use the same tooling to cut both plywood and MDF on a CNC saw? There’s no definitive answer, as indicated by the mixed responses to this woodworker query in the recent Shop Smarts challenge. More than 150 woodworkers gave their input on January’s Shop Smarts challenge, presented by Woodworking Network and sponsored by Saber Diamond Tools. In a randomly selected drawing, Sean Ferguson of Ferguson Custom Woodworking won a $100 Visa gift card for his response.

How do you decide when to use diamond, carbide-tipped or insert tooling for the machining operation?  A number of woodworkers responded to the query posted on WoodworkingNetwork.com, and gave their input on December's Shop Smarts challenge.  In a randomly selected drawing, the detailed answer provided by Pat Mullery at Creative Concepts of Orlando, was chosen to be the most helpful.

What’s the best method for getting dowel hole locations on the cabinet fronts to line up with the end panels? Woodworking experts put their know-how to the test, providing solutions to October's Shop Smart challenge, presented by Woodworking Network. In a randomly selected drawing, the detailed answer provided by Larry Lee, owner of Pearl River Cabinet Co. in Carriere, MS, proved to be a winner.

What’s the best method for profile cutting veneered plywood without getting tearout? We asked, and you answered, in the first Shop Smart challenge presented by Woodworking Network. Woodworking experts put their know-how to the test, for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.