Reader Submitted
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How to Work with Bamboo?
I have access to a big stand of bamboo and would like to try my hand at making some furniture. Is there a way to dry bamboo so it maintains its shape?
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What Wood to Use for Outdoor Furniture?
Can you tell me if I have to use treated wood when making projects for outside? Can I use regular lumber and paint, stain, or seal it somehow?
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How to Finish a Long Bow?
What’s the best finish to use on an old fashioned long bow?
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How to Cut Better Dovetails?
Rob Johnstone and Lee Grindinger offer advice on learning more about adjusting your half-blind dovetail jig.
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Still More on Homemade Gunstock Stains
Readers add to the conversation on gunstocks, jig/saber saws, non-toxic finishes and purchasing a digital camera.
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Keeping Saw Blades Sharp?
Michael Dresdner offers advice on what he does to keep his shop’s blades sharp.
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Recommend a Non-Toxic Finish?
Recommendations for a finish which is safe to use in a yard with a lot of animal life.
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Limits of Rail-and-Stile Construction?
This woodworker wonders when to stop using rails-and-stiles and start using panels when making cabinetry.
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Difference Between Jigsaw and Saber Saw?
Is there a difference between a jigsaw and a saber saw? This reader would like to know, and we have an answer.
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More Homemade Gunstock Stains
Readers weigh in on gunstock stains, dealing with dried glue spots and how to prevent uneven dado cuts.