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Double angle taper stave build
November 3, 2019

Hey there everyone. I build stave drums (hand percussion) and have been doing so for a while. A friend of mine helped me with a way to use plywood instead of…
Birch Ply: the internet has no answers for me!
October 30, 2019

I am cladding the interior of my home music studio/office in some beautiful sanded birch plywood. It was half the price of drywall and is absolutely beautiful (I have absolutely…
Another new woodworker looking for advice
October 23, 2019

Hi all, new woodworker here looking for some help in getting started on more projects.I have done a few projects (outdoor storage bench, ground level deck) but haven’t done anything…
Cutting shellac when DNA isn’t available
October 2, 2019

I have a can of the clear Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac and want to cut it, but I live in California and DNA has been banned. What else can I…
Wood working tools
September 26, 2019

I'm in want of some info. I and my wife are moving into a home from an apartment and I'm actually looking forward to being able to work with gears.…
First panel glue up.
August 27, 2019

Just started gluing up the first panels for a new computer desktop. This is my first panel glue-up. The boards are 3/4" thick maple flooring from the skating rink my…
Burning up router bits
August 18, 2019

I’m fairly new to woodworking, so please be kind! I have tried to read as much as I can on this and have followed on the tips I have read,…
Clarification on a ‘slotted tenon’ or like a dado with another piece of wood sitting in it? Building a chest.
August 3, 2019

I want to build a chest. I have a bunch of boards and some plywood. It'll double to hold some stuff and as a table to hold a drink or…
Can wood conditioner be the final stain
July 27, 2019

We had 2 unfinished flat panel white oak doors made for our powder room vanity. As per the company’s recommendation we treated them with one coat of oil based wood…
Woodworking in garage
July 22, 2019

Hi all,I am new to woodworking, and for me it’s just a hobby. I’m spending money not making money doing it. LolI’ve already acquired a good bit of tools such…

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