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I have always made it a practice to sand lightly both the substrate and veneer before gluing. I believe that this time-consuming but necessary step removes dirt, oxidation, and other contaminants that…

I saw a reference to "Claro Walnut".    Can the experts on Knots tell me what it is?    Thanks, Dave

I found out this desk I bought to restore does not have a slate inlay top as I thought, but just a very thin (1/4"?) layer of destroyed black masonite…

I searched all of the posts here and found numerous threads about dust collectors, PVC/ABS use, etc.. I was hoping to find some info about how you deal with connecting…

Hello: I have seen many posts about band saw blades.  I haven't seen any discussion about carbide tipped band saw blades.  Anyone have any experience using these blades on a 17"…

Should I get a Delta 2 stage 50-665, fiber can, and possibly stand extender-holder, or a Jet 1 stage 1200fs with a cantop 1st stage? I see the 665 for…

Hi, Recently I got a Madrona log, about 34" at the big end and 8+' long.  (attached is a picture of loading it on my truck).  It is now sitting in a…

After looking through the saw-mounter router table thread with great interest (that's my next project, i think), i started wondering if people might be willing to post new shop photos.…

Am about to,embark on my 1st wooden geared clock. Have plans. what should I be aware of

How do you keep track of all the different similar looking router bits.  Late at night my 1/4" and 3/16" round-over bits begin to look the same.   I've grabbed a…