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Simple Sturdy Workbench?
February 6, 2009

OK, New woodworker here, putting Christmas presents to good use I hope. I watch the Simple, Sturdy Workbench episode of Getting Started in Woodworking, Season 2. Thought this would be…
REMOVING TABLETOP GLARE
February 5, 2009

I HAVE JUST FINISHED A DINING ROOM TABLE TOP WITH SATIN MINWAX POLYSHADE (3 COATS) AND IT IS STILL TOO SHINY. I HAVE ORBITAL SANDED WITH 1000 GRIT PAD WITH ONLY…
planing hardwood
February 5, 2009

Articles usually recommend an increased bevel angle on a hand plane blade when planing hardwood or particularily nasty grain. Does maple fall into this category or does the common 25…
Period definition
February 4, 2009

As part of a college class I have been taking our main assignment is to build a Colonial Cupboard. While I understand that Colonial in and of its self is…
wood storage
February 4, 2009

I have a question regarding wood storage. I've checked several Taunton books about workshop solution, storage, setting up shop,etc.. Is it bad to store wood on edge? I have room…
Paulownia – Possiblities ?
February 3, 2009

I am new to this sort of thing so I hope I have posted correctly.. I am a Hobbiest/woodworker with average skills. I don't have expensive tools and have never…
Wood Fuming
February 3, 2009

Hi, I've been trying to fume quarter sawn white oak. It's been in the "chamber" for 72 hrs but still comes out as light, kind of greenish color. It was…
Wood movement
February 2, 2009

Hello - please help! I am a mostly hand-tool woodworker with modest resources - these include working in a thin-walled garden shed with a propane heater going when I'm in…
Patterns
February 2, 2009

Gary, I certainly hope this question is not too stupid but I'm really frustrated with trying to find patterns and information on how to make patterns from everything from…
wood movement
February 1, 2009

I'm constructing a 22' long bar that is 26" wide and plan to laminate 1/4" jatoba onto MDF for the top. The top is serpentined - not a straight line…

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