Just how strong is a dowel joint? Watch and see this measured stress test applied to a standard dowel joint in my workshop. I was surprised.
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Question: “Can I use olive oil to finish a teak table? It’s a used, indoor table and I’d prefer something that dries quickly.” Answer: While it’s technically possible to use olive oil to finish teak (or any kind of wood),…
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This video is part of a series about the 42×80-foot fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. It’s for equipment storage and mechanical repairs. Join me as I explore the many parts I have on the site now, ready…
In this week’s video episode learn how to measure & mark boards for accurate planing; use a hand plane to make lumber a specific thickness; make rough boards flat and smooth without a thickness planer
It’s hard to believe, but when Paslode invented the air nailer back in 1959, nothing much happened. Most professionals weren’t interested. It took 25 more years for air nailers to begin appearing on job sites in a big way, and…
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