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using reclaimed redwood lumber
January 12, 2007

I have a quantity of redwood reclaimed from an indoor pool enclosure. The wood is quite blackened, I suppose partly or entirely from mildew. Years ago my grandson as a…
Walnut wood Toxicity
January 9, 2007

Hi, A carver on our online list recently stated that walnut wood is highly toxic and not suitable for utencils or containers used in food contact. I advised that this is…
Need help identifying “stuff”
January 8, 2007

Hi, John. Happy New Year, hoping you can help. I've had this "stuff" sitting in a box for years, have no idea whether it even all goes together, but would…
tap and die
January 6, 2007

I know absolutely nothing about tap and dies. But I know enough to know that it a small set would be useful to my workshop -- for making jigs, tools,…
How to remove contact paper adhesive
January 5, 2007

I recently bought a used solid maple dresser. The previous owner thought it would be cute to put contact paper in all the drawers. Not just on the bottom of…
removing mineral oil from wood
January 5, 2007

I finished some cutting boards for Christmas and used Jasco Butcher Block oil to finish them. I cleaned the plastic sheet thoroughly, that I had finished them on (I thought) but…
Bandsaw blade movement
January 4, 2007

Hi John, I have a Delta 14" bandsaw with the 4" riser installed. I'm having trouble with blade movement. Specifically, when I get things tensioned and (presumably) tracking the blade…
Stock feeder help.
January 1, 2007

33500.1 Hi all and Happy New year. I have recently purchased a new Delta Industrial Shaper as well as a Delta 4 roller power feeder for making doors, moldings, crown etc.…
sharpening carbide with diamond file
December 29, 2006

I am looking for someone who hand-sharpens 10 inch carbide blades. My father hand sharpened steel blades for years. I was wondering if the same techniques could be applied on…
Haunched joint
December 29, 2006

In the Tools & Shops issue, a man is having a timber-framed shop rebuilt. He said he had the joints changed to haunched so they'd be stronger. Why is a…

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