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Torsion Box Design
June 7, 2010

John, I've seen a number of pictures of torsion boxes under construction. They all seem to use a zillion little square pieces. I thought, well, I'll build one, but use…
calculator
June 6, 2010

John; There's an article on calculating shelf thickness when biilding bookcases. I can't find it know , can you help?
Circular saw blades
June 4, 2010

John, Seeing as how this is a new topic, I thought I'd take the opportunity to ask a couple of questions about tablesaw blades. *****
Ask our Shop Guru John White
June 4, 2010

Hi All, We just created a new folder where you can post your shop and tool questions for long-time Fine Woodworking contributor and shop guru John White. If you have…
what part of the wood is best for turning?
May 25, 2010

Hi JW, I am now interested in supplying a limited amount "turning rounds" for lathe work. I've heard two schools of thought: 5" or 6" rounds are best because you…
oil finish problems
May 10, 2010

I made the table in the feature by Christian Becksvoort and tried to use his finish. I applied straight danish oil for the first coat. The second coat is 2/3…
Bandsaw balde thickness?
March 19, 2010

I have a laguna 18" bandsaw. I tried rsawing small green logs 10"-12" in diameter 2-1/2-3 feet long with a 3/4 3tpi carbon blade. The initial cuts were good but…
GLUE UPS FOR TABLE TOP
March 9, 2010

GOOD MORNING SIR, I AM LOOKING TO BUILD A MISSION STYLE TABLE WITH A THICK TOP. WOULD IT BE OK TO GLUE UP TWO 7/8 THICK BOARDS TO GET…
Formula / Procedure to figure support size or dimensions
March 7, 2010

I have built a cross to be used in Lenten Easter services in our church. I'd like to build a stand whereas the cross is in fixture standing upright. I had…
Baldor /Powermatic 66
March 4, 2010

I've acquired a powermatic 66 that was built in 2001 and has the Baldor 3hp 230V motor. This Saw was sitting in an unheated shop since sometime in 2006. The…

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