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removing old paint from nice wood.
September 3, 2006

We have a lot of kitchen cabinets that were painted over very nice birch wood, what is the best way to get the paint off without compromising the wood underneath? …
Butcher Block Finishing
August 29, 2006

I am finishing a butcher block top to a kitchen island. This counter will not be used for food prep (so I've ruled out a mineral oil type finish), but it will be…
Varnish vs Polyurethane vs no idea
August 21, 2006

Okay so I know this has to be posted in hear, and unfortunately may fall in line with the "dumbing down" that other people have been frustrated with, but, alas…
first project finished!
August 21, 2006

ok, I've finished my first real woodworking, non-carpentry around the house project - it's a desk for my wife (who makes jewelry out of semi-precious stones and beads). I know…
Oh No!
August 19, 2006

I got a little impatient and sanded with 400 grit sandpaper after 2 coats of poly. Now there's a kind of haze on the wood that's not going away. I'm…
Staining and clear coating oak bookshelf
August 18, 2006

I've put two coats of Minwax's Red Oak stain and one coat of Polyurethane. The finish is extremely rough. I know I need to sand between coats of poly. My…
Storm Window
August 18, 2006

I am going to be attempting to make storm windows for my 1910 house. I am wondering what tools I will need and if you have any tips on how…
Hello everybody
August 17, 2006

Hello, I am new to this forum. Since three (a bit more) years I began to build wooden things for myself and my family. I am a hand tools lover,…
Greetings! New to Forum and Woodworking
August 17, 2006

The children have graduated and are engaged in productive careers! So now it's time to start some more serious woodworking. I have built kayak paddles for my own use as…
Step-stool plans
August 17, 2006

Hello-New to woodworking. Would like to build a step-stool for my 3-year-old son. Nothing real intricate-nice a simple. I like the craftsman and shaker styles. Any suggestions on tracking down…

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