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Cedar vs. Cypress for outdoor furniture
September 1, 2006

I am looking for an economical wood to make the dock furniture (chairs and table) . I plan to finish the furniture using a clear deck stain if it would hold up…
wood counter tops
August 31, 2006

Currently reading about how wood moves and what procedures are in place to stop wood from moving when building an outdoor table. Ie attaching the table top to the apron…
article in issue #99 of fww magazine
August 30, 2006

Please Help: I have lost my #99 issue of this treasured source, and I am interested in reading an article in that issue , pages 72-75 , in which various…
bookmatching paper backed veneer
August 30, 2006

I would like to remove the paper backing on paper backed veneer (it is Not pressure sensitive adhesive paper) so that I can make a bookmatch. The veneer is crotch mahogany. …
Veneering
August 26, 2006

Hi, I am a recently retired Building Manager with a major communications Co. in New York City. As such I have had some access to skilled carpenters and have done…
Flatten twisted red elm slab
August 25, 2006

Hi Matt, I've have two 2 1/2" thick Red Elm slabs, 19"W x 75"L with one natural edge. I want to join them to make an executive size Desk (table)…
45 deg but joint in laminet
August 24, 2006

i'm putting a new counter top in my kitchen, it's L shaped 110"x 115" with a two basin corner sink. It appears that the most appealing seam will be a…
Veneer checking in 1896 Steinway
August 22, 2006

My wife and I are piano rebuilders (experienced). We have just received for restoration an 1896 Steinway with more severe veneer checking than I have ever seen. Black piano, shellac…
mortises in round bed posts
August 14, 2006

Mr. Berger: How should I cut the mortises in round mahogany bedposts? Should I cut them in the square stock before I turn the posts, or should I wait until…
Dining Table Design
August 13, 2006

My son has a small dining room and wants me to build a dining table that would accomodate at full size. Two questions - 1) what are the pros and…

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