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How do I know when it's time to send off my Forrest balde for sharpening?  It cut great when brand new.  Time passed and I cleaned up the build-up on it. …

Hello, I'm currently constructing a Queen size cherry bed and will be incorporating slats for supporting the matress.  What I'm trying to determine is what wood should I use for…

I usually make frame-and-panel backs for my case furniture.  I've been using full m&t joints where the stiles meets the rails, sometimes as deep as three inches.  Is this really…

does anyone know a recipe for homemade wood glue? thanks   Edited 8/22/2002 10:44:42 PM ET by theman

Conventional wisdom says, Don't use a square head jointer! Why not?

I have 4, 7'6" carved poles similar to the attachment to cut in half on a 14" delta bandsaw. I'm concerned about the blade wandering on the bottom side where…

I am currently looking to purchase my first jointer and was wondering if on a 6 inch jointer you could join stock greater than 6 inch widths.  Say you have a…

A friend of mine has shut down his shop and has offered me approx. 1000 rough sawn 1"x8"x8' white oak boards for a little over $2 a board. My problem…

I am looking at Grizzly tools, tablesaw and bandsaws, but the customer referals i got from them were unlisted! Does anybody here know someone in michigan that ownes one of…

Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and am looking forward to participating in it. I have been a general contractor/finish carpenter/cabinetmaker for about thirty years and am still very appreciative by…