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Logs into boards: need to thaw winter tree limbs?
February 12, 2025

Hi all,I've just had a hefty limb removed from a red oak in my yard, and I'd like to cut the logs into boards as I have many times in…
Wood stain stinks after 3 weeks
February 5, 2025

I bought a beautiful pine cabinet that came unfinished. I stained it with one coat of Mixwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain and it looks gorgeous, but it STINKS. It's been…
Zebra wood veneer – finding a compatible base?
January 4, 2025

I have some zebra wood flat sawn boards that I would like to cut 1/8" veneers to get a book match.However, I understand it is pretty unstable and have had…
Fixing Cupped Wood
December 24, 2024

Hi, I have 10 pieces of white oak 8" x 10" x 1/2" that is cupped. It started out 8/4, band sawed down to 1", jointed one edge, jointed one…
Fluorescent Glue Additive?
November 26, 2024

Is there such a thing an a flueorescent additive that one could mix with PVA or hide glue? I think that tightbond has a fluorescent option. Any experience with it…
How much wood to buy
October 13, 2024

Hi all, I didn't know where to put this question, and since it is about buying wood, I thought this the best place. Does anyone have any general guidelines for…
Veneering Drawer Fronts
August 3, 2024

I have a sort of sunburst pattern going here with these drawer fronts. Naturally I'm going to veneer as one panel, both sides, with the same veneer thickness's. The question…
Bartley furniture kit hardware
August 2, 2024

I had an elderly friend pass away recently that, before he passed, asked me to put together a Bartley furniture kit, "The Newport Chest". He had purchased the kit around…
Best glue for repair for danish modern chair legs
July 31, 2024

I have danish modern chairs with loose joints. What's the best repair method? Glue(which?) shims? Metal angle brackets? Does anyone have a suggestion ? Thanks Edie
Drying wood in Hawaii
July 9, 2024

Aloha Fine Woodworking colleagues,We have several eucalyptus (eucalyptus robusta) and java plum trees (syzygium cumini) on the property that are coming down to make room for a driveway and replanting…

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