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What’s the difference in shop ply?
December 9, 2008

It seems that all the woodworking literature specifies maple plywood (and lumber) or Baltic birch for shop use (jigmaking, cabinets etc.). However, red Oak plywood is 25% cheaper in my locale.…
Bandsaw power shortage
December 8, 2008

Hello again John, You were able to help greatly with my jointer issues, so now I have a similar bandsaw question... For my 'salvaged tool shop.' Basically, I have a…
Is MDO Suitable for Use as an Outside do
December 8, 2008

This is a little below the sophistication of Fine Woodworking contributors, but I would like to know if MDO (the stuff sold for outdoor signs, etc.) would be appropriate for…
Biesemeyer face replacement
December 7, 2008

I've noticed that the left face of my biesemeyer fence is no longer flat and even. Specially at the places where the bolt that attaches the face to the fence…
shaping a plane blade for slight convex
December 7, 2008

I have several Stanley/Bailey planes, 4s, 5, 6, 7. Most of the blades are square across and I want to make them slightly convex (1/64th?). What is the best way…
Rotting barge boards
December 7, 2008

Dear Matt, This question may not be exactly in the normal "general woodworking" category, but I would be grateful for your thoughts on my problem (see attached photo). I recently…
custom door design
December 6, 2008

I have been reading about and working wood for about 7 yrs. I seen many of the articles on making the parts of doors but very few on designing the sizes…
bandsaw replacement motor
December 4, 2008

I am contemplating replacing the 3/4 hp motor on my 20-year-old 14" enclosed stand Delta bandsaw to improve its performance when resawing. I have done some internet exploring in the…
Mission Style Bed Plans
December 4, 2008

Dear Someone I am new to the cyber world of woodworking, but not to FWW. My first issue was #15 and I have been a subscriber since 1977 or so.…
Glued up tabletop warps after varnishing
December 3, 2008

Recently I undertook to build a dining bar for a client that will separate the kitchen from the dining room. I made it from random lengths and widths of 1-1/4…

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