MITRE SAW OR TABLESAW Q&A: Which Should I Buy First?
Q: What tool should I buy first, a mitre saw or a table saw? I’ll be using the tool mainly for home repairs, with an occasional need to cut sheets of plywood. My budget is $600. A: If I could…
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I love mission style furniture, but oak is expensive! Can I use pine?
I’m thinking of building a bed in the Mission style, but would like to make it with knotty pine instead of the traditional oak. Can this wood be used for this style of furniture, and if so how much thicker…
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Poor results from staining have me steaming, how can I fix it?
I have an outdoor oak bench and cedar chairs that I assembled and finished last year with a clear water repellent, but they don’t look great now. They stayed out in the weather last summer and are dull and discoloured….
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How can I best protect my outdoor wood furniture?
My wife and I are building a couple of Muskoka chairs out of eastern white cedar. Since I’m making them fold-able, I plan to store the chairs indoors. What finish provides the best protection against sunlight while enhancing the beautiful…
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Where can I purchase the mandrel which was in your video on using a buffing wheel?
On April 17, 2012, after watching my video on using a buffing wheel, a homeowner asked about where to get the mandrel. In this video I explain I got mine in the 80’s from Canadian Tire, while I assume they still carry…
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Could you please tell me more about the metal clips you had used on a wooden table which you built?
An underside view of a wooden table I built showed metal clips, which sparked a homeowner’s interest. On April 17, 2012, he asked me about the clips, which I think are a great way to fasten a solid wood tabletop…
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Should I use wide boards for my woodworking project?
I’ve read conflicting advice about the use of wide boards for furniture woodworking projects. Some say its okay, others recommend slicing the boards to no more than 4 inches wide before gluing them back together again. I have some very…
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Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage?
Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage? It’s now time to replace the wooden chairs I made 20 years ago, and I’m interested in the rot resistance, weight and freedom from finishing that plastic…
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What can I do to repair the finish on the old wood?
Four years ago I had the first part of a solid cherry cabinet set installed in my kitchen. Unfortunately, the water-based urethane I finished them with hasn’t aged gracefully. There are grease marks around the door knobs and water marks…
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What should I use for dust control in a basement woodworking shop I’m creating?
What should I use for dust control in a basement woodworking shop I’m creating? I’ll be using a tablesaw, router table, bandsaw and sanding equipment. That’s a great question because dust control is often overlooked when setting up a shop….
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What kind of portable tablesaw should I buy for building a new house and outbuildings?
What kind of portable tablesaw should I buy for building a new house and outbuildings? I’m not a professional, so I don’t think I need a professional power tool, do I? I’m looking at a $300 model right now. It…
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How do i get smooth results when sanding?
All my woodworking experience so far has been with home renovations, but I’ve just started to build furniture and I’m having trouble getting smooth results. When sanding two pieces of wood that meet at right angles, for instance, I find…
