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expanding
November 16, 2007

Hi Matt. I live in MT and I have been making dressers out of pine I buy from the local lumber store. My question is will the pine expand and…
Choice of Wood
November 1, 2007

Would red oak be an acceptable choice of woods for making outdoor furniture? I've used cedar and ipewood in the past but would like the look of a project nicely…
Glass for Gun Cabinet
October 24, 2007

Matt what would you use for glass in a two door 8 gun cabinet made for walnut? Thanks Dick
Figure in English Sycamore
August 20, 2007

I've been thinking that I'd build the face frames and cabinet door frames, for the kitchen cabinets I'm preparing myself to make for our home, from curly maple. However, in…
Lamb’s Tongue Edge Detail
August 13, 2007

Gentle Reader: Can you refer me to any source that describes how to make a Lamb's Tongue edge detail? Thank You. MIKE EDWARDS
Cove Molding
August 9, 2007

Please remind me how to make cove molding on table saw. Can I make it as narrow as 1 1/2 inches. Process calls for a jig & diagonal movement of…
Split Turnings
August 8, 2007

What is the best method and materials for creating blanks for split turnings in hardwoods (oak, cherry, maple etc.) that will ensure safety during turning and also easy separation upon…
Touch up figured maple
August 7, 2007

I'm building a book case (x3) with maple and plan to just lacquer them. However, I have a few nicks in some of the figured areas after using the thickness…
Cutting on the edge.
August 6, 2007

I'd like to take a square piece of stock,set it on it's edge, and cut a cove in it so that the opposite edge fits into a corner. There has…
sawing and drying slabs from tree stump
August 4, 2007

I would like to make a few rustic tables from thick crosscut slabs from tree stumps.How do I dry them with minimal checking and splitting.I assume leaving them very heavy and…

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