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In the FWW article by Robert Meadow on repairing bandsaw blades, he describes and illustrates a jig for sharpening them. What isn't mentioned is the grit of the grinding wheel…

I was asked to build cabinet doors 22"x52" flat panel, overlay with hidden hinges. The styles and rails are 3/4" popuar, the panel is 1/4" birch plywood. We hung them,…

I'm in market for a planer/molder.  Basement shop hobbist.  Plan to replace molding in our house.  No intention of becoming full time professional.  I've had a Ridgid 13" planer.  No…

Dear John, I read your article on making a bandsaw tension guage but it occured to me that a digital calipper may work as well.  I have one the costs…

I have a 14" Delta bandsaw with a 3/8 inch blade on it and I experience problems cutting curves without the blade binding in the kerf.  I thought I might…

Rockler sells a transformer that lowers the speed of non-variable speed routers. Is it possible to use this device, or any other device on the market, to lower the speed…

Will an after market dust collect bag and filter help my system greatly. I have a single stage delta. thanks, Lou

Wondering if anyone has info. regarding the production processes employed in the Hans Wegner #501 chair. Resources? Books? Web? Photos? I'm especially interested in the back/arm joint but having never…

I remember hearing something about Teak Oil that wasn't very complimentary, but I'm drawing a complete blank.  It seems to be recommended for outdoor furniture and other projects.  What are…

Hi, I have a source for some 100 year old Chestnut wood from some type of mill (factory) in Virginia.  It's beautiful wood but is saturated with what is probably…