Q & A

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  Conversion Varnish

  Greg Williams clearly explains conversion varnish.

  by Matt Hocking • Mar 14, 2006 • Q & A
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  Burning Scrap Wood

  Burning scrap wood may not be toxic, but watch out for the smell.

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 14, 2006 • Q & A
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  Using HVLP with Urethane

  Can I use a high volume low pressure sprayer for urethane? Can I buy a HVLP gun that attaches to my compressor, or do I need a system that has the gun integrated with a small compressor?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 28, 2006 • Q & A
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  Stuck Chuck on Lathe

  I bought a Supernova chuck for my small woodturning lathe about two years ago. I recently purchased a full-sized lathe, but am unable to remove the chuck from the original lathe.

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 28, 2006 • Q & A
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  Lumber Measurements

  I went to a lumber dealer here, and he said he had maple in both 4/4 and 8/4 sizes. I had no idea what he was talking about. What is meant by 4/4 and 8/4?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 28, 2006 • Q & A
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  Lining up on a Biscuit Joiner

  I have trouble getting adjoining pieces to line up when using my biscuit joiner. Any suggestions?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 28, 2006 • Q & A
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  Nibs On Old Hand Saws

  Antique hand saws often have a “nib” and a small hole at the end of the blade. What were they for?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 14, 2006 • Q & A
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  Acclimatizing Lumber

  If I bring the wood into the house cut to size for my project, let the wood adjust to the house temperature and humidity, can I expect the furniture pieces to fit tight?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 14, 2006 • Q & A
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  What’s MDO?

  Many of Norm Abram’s projects on the New Yankee Workshop are made with MDO. What is that, and where can it be found?

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 31, 2006 • Q & A
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  Using a Stain Under Spar Varnish

  Michael Dresdner and Greg Williams end a reader’s uncertainty about staining wood under a spar varnish.

  by Reader Submitted • Jan 31, 2006 • Q & A