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1/2″ box joints
July 24, 2008

I am making a blanket chest, and would like to use 1/2 " box joints. Should I use my 10" saw. using dado blades, or a router table. I see…
garden bench tenon problem.
July 23, 2008

Gary, In the June issue of fine woodworking, on pages 40 and 41 Jensen's bench plan is shown. Note that the tenons on the front and rear rails and on…
Antique Front Doors
July 23, 2008

I acquired a pair of 100 year old outside doors from Argentina that have been stripped. Before cleaning with spirits and patching chips and holes I need to remove (if…
veneering problems
July 22, 2008

I am veneering using birdseye maple over baltic birch ply using yellow glue and a vacuum press. My test piece came out all wrinkled. What am I doing wrong
Taper the surface of a 1 x 12
July 21, 2008

Hi, I need to taper the surface of a 1 x 12 x 38 inch piece of poplar from 1 inch at one end to 1/4 inch at the other end.…
Do I need to add screws to a joint
July 15, 2008

Gary I made a 4 leg bench connected by rails with mortise and tenons. I then laminated strips of wood into an arch which finished at about 1” thick. This…
jointing butcher block countertop
July 14, 2008

Gary, I'm currently building a section of maple countertop, 24"x42". Is it necessary to flatten and square all four surfaces of each strip prior to glue up? My plan was to build…
making coasters
July 13, 2008

I want to make some round coasters where the center part (that holds the glass) has a 4 inch diameter. What's the best way to remove the material to a…
Hardwood cost per bf
July 11, 2008

Gary, I have a question about buying wood. I don't live near any hardwood lumber suppliers so I order on line. Here's the question: if a board foot is a…
sanding cherry
July 7, 2008

Hi, I was planning on using a boiled linseed oil and wax finish on a cherry desk that I've built using the advice given by Charles Shackleton in FW #175.…

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