Journal Staff
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Green vs. “Wet” Wood?
For the purposes of woodworking, is there a difference between wood that is wet and wood that is green?
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Save a Spray Tube
My trick for preserving the spray tube for WD-40 is to fold over the end of a soda straw and tape the straw to the side of the can.
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Rockwell Sonicrafter F50
The new Sonicrafter® F50 from Rockwell Tools is an oscillating multi-tool that puts 35 pounds of force behind its cuts.
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Rockler Barn Door Hardware Kits
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is now offering Barn Door Hardware kits for interior rolling doors.
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DeWALT 5.0Ah 20V MAX Battery
DeWALT has added a new 5.0 Ah 20V MAX* lithium-ion battery pack to its EXTREME RUNTIME (XR) products.
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Marking Your Templates
In my home shop I use a lot of home-made jigs, guides and templates.
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Keeping Varnish Fresh
To avoid paint or varnish skinning in a can, slowly pour some solvent (thinner, turpentine, water, etc.) so that it floats on the surface.
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Black + Decker 20V MAX* AutoSense Drill
Black + Decker’s new 20V MAX* Lithium Cordless Drill with AutoSense Technology is the first drill designed to automatically stop when screws are flush with the work surface.
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Why Did My Pine Panel Warp?
We live in east central Wisconsin so we do have variable humidity. I could understand the lid expanding but why would it warp after sanding it?
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How Should I Finish My Cedar Vanity?
I have constructed a vanity made entirely from aromatic cedar and would like to apply a finish to the outside. My question is: what would be the best finish to use?