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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What are my options for a finishing nailer without a compressor?
I want to buy a power nailer tool to drive small finishing nails, but don’t want to get a compressor…
Is it okay to strip lead paint with a heat gun? What other options are practical?
I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried different…
In general, should all woods, including hardwoods, be pre-conditioned before staining?
I’m making a small hall bench using maple and cherry wood, and I have a question about finishing. I intend…
How can I apply a smooth finish on indoor wood?
How can I apply a smooth finish on indoor wood? I’m never satisfied with the quality of finish I manage…
What’s the best way to use oil for finishing pieces of driftwood?
What’s the best way to use oil for finishing pieces of driftwood? Some pieces will be indoors and others outside…
How can I minimize the cracking of a 4”-thick piece of elm wood I’m saving to make a table top?
How can I minimize the cracking of a 4”-thick piece of elm wood I’m saving to make a table top…
How can I reface my kitchen cabinets?
Refacing cabinets is an excellent way to get a completely new look with minimal cost and lowest possible environmental impact…
What should I use to finish an 8-year-old pressure treated deck after pressure washing and sanding? Will teak oil work?
Maintaining a wooden deck finish is more work than most people realize, and that’s why it’s important to consider the…
What are your thoughts about the new Bosch sliding compound mitre saw?
What are your thoughts about the new Bosch sliding compound mitre saw with the articulated arm that you and I…
How has that linseed oil paint you used a few years ago held up?
How has that linseed oil paint you used a few years ago held up? I ran across your article from…
Where can I buy oxalic acid crystals?
Where can I buy oxalic acid crystals? I want to bleach dark water stains from wood I’m restoring, and I…
What kind and size of nails or screws should I use to anchor a wooden rail for supporting framed photos?
It sounds like you’re envisioning a kind of moulding called plate rail. This is a narrow, wood shelf-like arrangement, often…
Where can I find a reasonably priced replacement battery for my Skil 2487 cordless drill?
Where can I find a reasonably priced replacement battery for my Skil 2487 cordless drill? A long time ago I…
How can I remove a reddish brown stain from an old coat rack so I can stain the wood black?
How can I remove a reddish brown stain from an old coat rack so I can stain the wood black?…
What kind of router should I buy?
What kind of router should I buy? I’m a middle-aged woman, out on my own again, and I’d like to…
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