Bob Van Dyke Archives - Page 8 of 11

Dear Bob, I would be grateful for your advice and suggestions on a problem with a set of sliding patio doors.  These four doors are made of kwila (a Fijian…

Bob,  I saw your craftman style blanket chest at the springfield woodworking show.  What did you use to finish the birdseye maple?  Were the panels finished before they were assembled…

In the past I have glued and pinned (micro-pin nailer) molding pieces to a cherry or oak veneered plywood case.  I did this for pieces I have made for my family…

I purchased the plans for FW Garrett Hack huntboard and am close to completing the project.  I only have the top to complete. The top is 18" x 52 "…

I'VE MADE IT THROUGH MY FIRST YEAR AT MY RESTORATION/REFINISHING BIZ.. NOW IVE BEEN ASKED TO BID ON MAKING SOME CUSTOM PIECES, ANY INPUT ON (FROM SCRATCH) PRICING WOULD BE GREATLY…

I am new at woodworking and am interested in doing some projects that require some bent wood pieces.  I hear that 1/8th inch is about the best for thickness.  My…

Hello, Perhaps someone may have some better insight on the limitations to making rockers out of a solid piece of Oak.  I have a blank cut out that is roughly…

Hi Bob, The age-old question, from a novice->intermediate woodworker... What would you recommend as a first purchase for a versatile "specialty plane", for cleaning up and fitting joinery? I currently have smooth,…

What's the difference between a flat-bottomed spokeshave and a flat bottomed cabinet scraper?

Here in new england, I have noticed a generational difference in terminology. My father has identified old mystery boards as white wood. If they were less than 60 years old,not…