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flattening plane sole
October 5, 2008

ref: fine woodworking issue 201 Dec 2008 page 90: When does a plane sole need flattening? Questions: If flattening is needed, how is it done? do I have to bring…
sharpening grits
October 4, 2008

I am lapping the back of a new plane blade. I used sandpaper to 1500 grit and went from there to a 4000 grit waterstone. Is it too big a…
Solid Wooden Doors
September 22, 2008

Hello, I am planning to build a couple of solid wooden doors for our church and was wondering which wood is the best for an exterior door? An oily type wood…
Adjuustment of the joiner/planer combo
September 19, 2008

Hi All Can anyone give me information on setting up the tables on a Hammer C3 31's joiner and planer combo? I bought a second hand machine, the tables a…
FWW 2007 DVD
September 16, 2008

I have moved to a new computer with Vista and along with other things my FWW DVD now longer works. The Tuanton site is not very helpful as they direct…
Hybrid saws with riving knife
September 15, 2008

I have read that all new model table saws must now be equipped with riving knives. I'm in the market for a hybrid saw and can only find one currently…
Fastening a Table Top
September 15, 2008

I need to fasten a 30" x 50" x 3/4" mahogany table top and am thinking about using S clips on the long apron sides to allow for movement, while…
Review of Sawstop contractor saw
September 14, 2008

John, I just read your review of the Sawstop contractor saw and have a question. I just ordered one and am wondering if the factory blade is good or if…
Mission style with cherry wood
September 12, 2008

Need your advice. I want to try my hand at some Stickley, Greene & Greene, Mission style woodworking. Really like G&G but everything I've seen seems to be done with…
Table saw belt tension
September 11, 2008

Hi John, In your book you advise a slight deflection on the belt in tuning up a table saw. Could you amplify? In autos a common deflection mentioned is 1/8…

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