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Shipping from damp to dry climate
September 7, 2007

My shop is on the Gulf Coast, unheated/un-air conditioned. The humidity in the shop ranges from a low of 40 (rarely) to normal ranges of 80 to 100 percent. My…
Reducing size of dowels
September 6, 2007

Hi all - I occasionally use dowels in my projects because, with the use of a doweling jig, I can assemble projects fast. However, using full sized dowels makes test…
Louvre Stock for Plantation Shutters
September 6, 2007

I have done a plantation shutter project before but I was unable to get the louvre stock like I wanted it. I had to round over the edges and leave…
Plywood: 5 ply vs. 11 ply
September 5, 2007

What are the main differences, both strengths and weaknesses, between 5 ply and 11 ply plywood? I've always thought that the more plys, the better due to the less likelihood of voids…
Best wood & finish choice
September 3, 2007

I need to build a couple of Adirondack chairs and a side table that will stay outside and uncovered year 'round through Chicago winters and summers. What's your recommendation as…
Making an oval picture frame
September 2, 2007

All, I'm trying to decide the best way to make an oval 9x11x1.5" picture frame for my wife. I've got a piece of Wenge that is rift sawn, oak that…
Dogwood
September 2, 2007

My parents are cutting down an old Dogwood tree, about thirty feet tall, and I was thinking about having it cut into lumber. What's Dogwood like to use? I can't…
leather supplier
September 1, 2007

I'm making a Morris chair and need a source for good quality (but not too expensive) leather for the cushions. Anyone have any suggestions?
Info on Mountain Pine Beetle
September 1, 2007

Below is a link to an interesting article on the growing problem of Mountain Pine Beetle in Alberta & British Columbia and its potential impact on current and future lumber…
good, cheap wood for stool
August 30, 2007

A few days ago I sat on my workshop stool and it broke apart. It had already endured many breakings and repairs, so I will throw it out a make…

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