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Working with Live-Edge Boards
November 13, 2006

Q: I want to use some live-edge boards in my work. What’s the best way to strip the bark to reveal the surface below? Amir Fahzad, Negril, None A: There’s…
Furniture From Reclaimed Lumber
November 8, 2006

Michael 'Vintage' Perkins shares tips for building furniture from recycled barn wood at the 2006 Fine Furnishings Show
Secondary Wood is Not Second Best
November 1, 2006

Pine and poplar are most popular for interior parts and panels; maple also works well
Will Green Wood Soak My Shop?
November 1, 2006

Q: How do I keep my expensive lathe and bandsaw from damage and rust caused by cutting and turning green wood? Will the wood raise the humidity level in the…
Is MDF Hazardous?
November 1, 2006

Q: What is the toxicity of MDF dust, and what hazards do we face by being exposed to this material? Peter Lundquist, Calumet City, IL A: Most MDF, or medium-density…
A Durable Low-Profile Edging For Plywood
November 1, 2006

A V-groove with matching solid-wood edging is a durable solution for disguising a plywood edge
Stop Guessing at Wood Movement
November 1, 2006

Figure out exactly how much of a gap to leave in doors and drawers, no matter the wood or season
Edging Plywood Made Easy
October 25, 2006

Five techniques for edging veneer-grade plywood from simple to elaborate
Flatten Wavy Veneer
October 1, 2006

Q: I recently purchased several sheets of 12-in. by 24-in. crotch mahogany veneer. It arrived in a crumpled, wavy condition. The surface is not split or broken. How can I ever…
Hardware-sorting Frisbee
September 20, 2006

I have several tin cans filled with mismatched screws, bolts, nuts, wing nuts, and washers. To find a part, I had to dump the contents on my bench and search…

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