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How can I best protect my outdoor wood furniture?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
My wife and I are building a couple of Muskoka chairs out of eastern white cedar Since I'm making them fold-able, I...Continue Reading
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Where can I purchase the mandrel which was in your video...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
On April 17, 2012, after watching my video on using a buffing wheel, a homeowner asked about where to get the mandrel...Continue Reading
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Could you please tell me more about the metal clips you ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
An underside view of a wooden table I built showed metal clips, which sparked a homeowner’s interest On April 17,...Continue Reading
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Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage It's now time to replace the wooden chairs I...Continue Reading
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What should I use for dust control in a basement woodwor...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What should I use for dust control in a basement woodworking shop I’m creating I’ll be using a tablesaw, router...Continue Reading
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What kind of portable tablesaw should I buy for building...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
What kind of portable tablesaw should I buy for building a new house and outbuildings I'm not a professional, so I...Continue Reading
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How do i get smooth results when sanding?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
All my woodworking experience so far has been with home renovations, but I've just started to build furniture and...Continue Reading
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What are my options for a finishing nailer without a com...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
I want to buy a power nailer tool to drive small finishing nails, but don't want to get a compressor What are my...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
In general, should all woods, including hardwoods, be pr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm making a small hall bench using maple and cherry wood, and I have a question about finishing I intend to colour...Continue Reading
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How can I apply a smooth finish on indoor wood?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I apply a smooth finish on indoor wood I’m never satisfied with the quality of finish I manage to...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to use oil for finishing pieces of...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What’s the best way to use oil for finishing pieces of driftwood Some pieces will be indoors and others...Continue Reading
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How can I minimize the cracking of a 4”-thick piece of...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
How can I minimize the cracking of a 4”-thick piece of elm wood I’m saving to make a table top It comes from a...Continue Reading