Q & A
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Shim and Spacer Supplies
Michael Dresdner acquiants one reader with a variety of resources for buying shims and spacers.
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Material in ‘Treated’ Wood
What new material is being used in treating wood that is called “treated”?
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Baby Cradle Finish
What finish would you recommend to use on a baby cradle?
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Does Melamine-Laminated MDF Exist?
No more crazy looks for this reader – easy tips to end the search for MDF laminated with melamine.
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Treating the Routed Ends of MDF
How can I treat the routed ends of MDF so they come out smooth under paint?
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Waterstones and Oilstones: What’s the Difference?
Is there such a thing as a waterstone and an oilstone? Are they different, or can a stone be used with either oil or water?
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Collecting Chips from a Lathe
How does one attach dust collection to a lathe to get the majority of the chips?
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Fading Finish on an Exterior Door
I finished an exterior door two weeks ago, and it has already started to fade from the sun. What should I have done to prevent this from happening?
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Where to Borrow Woodworking Videos
Do you have or know of a library that has videos and/or CDs on topics such as dovetailing?
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Food-Safe Finishes
I’m looking for a food-safe finish that will also seal any wood-boring bugs into the wood pieces or keep them from boring into finished pieces.
