Q & A
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Going Rate for Woodworking
I am about to embark on my own cottage industry building birdhouses, butterfly houses, ladybug houses etc. The only thing I don’t know is how much to charge per hour. What is the going rate?
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How Long Will a Blank Stay Green?
How long will a bowl blank stay “green” if it has been coated in Anchorseal? I was under the impression that these blanks would not split, but I was wrong, as two of them have split so far.
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Is Sumac Good for Woodworking?
Is this wood of any value for woodworking or should I make it into firewood, and how should I handle it? I have a sawmill so I could process it myself.
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RPM for a Forstner Bit
I purchased a good quality Forstner bit, but the bit should only be run at 350 rpm. My drill press won’t go slower than 620 rpm. Do you know of anything I can do?
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Beetle Infestation
W. Patrick Edwards and Lee Grindinger give this reader advice for killing those pesky powder post beetles.
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More Info on Kiln Drying?
I would like to learn more about kiln drying. Please suggest publications that would me allow me to learn the specifics about kiln drying and how to set up one’s own kiln.
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Musty Dresser Odor
Is there any way to remove the musty odor from old 1890’s dresser drawers? The glue may have been made from animal hooves.
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Outdoor Project Wood
What type of wood would you recommend for outdoor crafts?
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Changing Color in Cherry Plywood?
I am currently making two cherry bookshelves using combination of solid cherry and cherry plywood. Will the plywood deepen in color at the same rate as the solid wood?
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Gluing Boards vs Clamping
When gluing boards together, woodworkers sometimes use biscuits, and sometimes they just put glue on the edges and clamp. Is there a rule on this subject?
