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My Mitered Boxes Don’t Roll Up Square
December 29, 2022

I'm a newbie, taking up this fine hobby late in life (60s). By nature, I'm an OCD type of person, which can be a blessing and a curse.I'm building small…
Guidance on angles for cove moulding
December 22, 2022

Looking for guidance. Is there anyway to explain to me how I would add a 1/2" x 1/2" cove moulding piece to the top of this built-in dresser to cover the…
Advice: Horizontal Support on Table Legs
December 5, 2022

Building a table (currently unfinished), and the legs I received have an odd-shaped centerpiece that I had originally planned to slot with a 4x4 and drill into the legs to…
Best heat resistant finnish?
November 21, 2022

Hello nice people!Please excuse my language errors as Im not english speaking native! Im new in the woodworking field,more of a weekend passion for me even though I actually dream…
Staining cupboards light blotches
September 15, 2022

Hi everyone 👋🙂I'm in the process of staining my old honey oak kitchen cabinets, I'm hoping someone can help me to understand what is going on with the light blotches…
Any suggestions for tutorials
June 15, 2022

Sort of trying to teach myself so i can help my family more. Anyone know any good video tutorials for the basics?
Platform for Safe
June 10, 2022

Planning to build a platform for a safe. Needs to hold 500 lbs. and be 24 x 44 in dimension. Either 4” or 6” tall. Was thinking of 3/4” plywood…
Having issue with metal legs of the table
June 4, 2022

Hello, 4 months ago I placed an order for table for my PC case to woodworking master, received it and was using it only for last 2 months, and now…
Attaching hardwood top to ply vanity
May 9, 2022

I'm not new to carpentry but very new to finer finish carpentry. After the hurricanes a few years ago I took a glass half full approach and started major renovations…
Managing mild warping before glue-up
May 7, 2022

I have a delayed project that has left me with slightly cupped and warped boards that were initially milled about 2 years ago - 5 cherry boards for a dresser…

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