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Glue after linseed oil
June 28, 2006

I've got my two clock faces (quilted maple) ready to go except for the hour markers. I'd planned to just carve them and let light, shadow, and differential finish uptake take care of…
Rebuilding materials
June 28, 2006

I am in interested in reusing wood for new projects. Does anyone else practice this? If so, what types of wood have you had success with?
veneer peeling off
June 27, 2006

I have some shelf units and cabinet units with red birch veneer which is peeling. The units are 6 years old. They were finished with Danish oil. I ironed it…
Bending red cedar
June 25, 2006

Anyone have experience steam bending red cedar? I want to bend some 3/4 stuff on a radius of 6-8" without laminating it. Is this a pipe dream or can it…
Chippendale Mirror – Steve Latta
June 25, 2006

Do anyone know of a good sorce for the beveled mirror in Steve Latta's article?
Straightening Soft Maple
June 24, 2006

Got several pieces of flat saw soft maple for a project. I was very careful in selecting good flat and straight 4/4 stock. However upon planing the surfaces being careful…
Paper-backed Veneers vs Not
June 24, 2006

I've always used my own resawn veneers before and I have no experience with paper-backed veneers. From your persoanal experience, what are the pro's and con's of the paper-backed. Suggestions on…
Douglas Fir vs. Cedar Windows
June 24, 2006

We had a customer in the other day looking to remake some pine windows in a more durable softwood. I suggested either Douglas Fir or Western Red Cedar. While Cedar…
Repairing water damaged laminated wood
June 23, 2006

I have a pair of Bill Stephens lounge chairs made by Knoll in the 60s. I cannot identify the bent wood frames. I would guess ash, laminated. It looks like…
Alder
June 22, 2006

Is Alder a suitable furniture wood? My next project will be a teenager's bedroom suite. Mahogany and cherry are too expensive, but I've come across some alder with very nice…

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