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Wood/stain ideas that mimic wenge
March 17, 2009

Just looking to see if anyone has any ideas on a wood/stain combo that would mimic wenge. I know there is no replacing real wenge but I am on a…
Windsor Chair Seat
March 16, 2009

Help save me some time! Will plain old gum do for a windsor chair seat? It's plentiful and easy to work, but I'm afraid it's too light and weak. Thanks,…
Burning Paradise trees
March 13, 2009

Friends, I have a bunch of ground to clear there are some large (10-14in) paradise trees out there. I was thinking of cutting it up and burning it in my…
Fastening rocks to wood…..
March 12, 2009

I'm going to make a plaque (for lack of a better term) for our Danish trainer. It will be two smooth "river rocks," each laser-etched with a word -- said rocks about 2.5"…
2×4 workbench top
March 11, 2009

Hi all, I am relatively knew to Knots discussion board. I read it often but have never posted anything. After searching through the various threads I was unable to find…
A question on Veneers and Glue
March 11, 2009

I have done some but not much Veneering. I 'think' I know the general 'rules' but I have a loaded question. I am looking for opinions.. Not necessarily what 'should'…
The Joy of White Oak
March 11, 2009

All , I know new woodworkers and some old ones who stay away from certain woods because they are known to be very hard and therefore must be…
Grain orientation – design question
March 11, 2009

I'm making a crib for our soon-to-arrive grandchild. The crib slats will be maple - shaped from 1/2" x 2 1/2" boards cut to about 27". I've created templates and…
Wood movement
March 8, 2009

Hi, I'd like to know if there is a way to seal off mdf for an exterior use ? Also, I,ve been working on some shop made jigs with baltic…
Australia
March 6, 2009

The wife brought home the movie Australia this week. Every scene has these odd looking trees. Very thick trunks with a few scraggly branches sticking out the top. What are…

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