Q & A
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Prevent Rust in Pots
What is the best way to preserve a paint pot after use and clean up to prevent rust in the pot?
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Sharpen Carbide Saw Blade
At what point is it no longer feasible or reasonable to sharpen a 10″ diameter carbide saw blade?
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A Finish Fit to Chew On
I am building a crib for my new son. I want to know what kind of finish I can put on it that will not be harmful or make him sick if he chews on the wood.
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Mysterious Black Wood Filler: Solved
Do you have any idea what type of dust contaminated my filler? I can’t seem to pinpoint the type of wood that was being used that might have caused it.
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Tack Cloth “Recipe”
Is there a handy recipe for making tack cloth? I recall a simple formula using turpentine, linseed oil and cheesecloth.
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Thinning Poly and Keeping Gloss
What is the difference between paint thinner and mineral spirits, and what can I use to thin the polyurethane and still not lose any of the gloss?
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Can I Use a Router Table as a Jointer?
Is it possible to use a router table as a jointer? This reader’s suspicions prove to be correct, and solicit some added insight from the experts.
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Should You Rout Clockwise or Counterclockwise?
When routing, does counterclockwise movement mean that one must turn the router in a counterclockwise circle as one is moving the router forward along the edge of the wood?
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Sharpening Router Bits
How do you sharpen router bits? My husband thinks it is easier just to go out and buy new ones.
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Finding a Plunge Routing Bit
I want to plunge route, going all the way through the wood panel in stages. Is there a special straight bit that I need?
