Q & A
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Shop Layout Ideas
I want to set up a shop in a 48 by 24 barn loft, but I am so accustomed to reading prints, I seem to have no imagination. Could you please direct me to a good shop layout plan which I can study?
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Altering Plans
If I use plans from a book or other source, and the book states that these are not to be made for profit, and I alter the plans, does this still apply?
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Pine Bleeding
I’ve had some difficulty with bleeding on pine. I’ve tried varnish-based primers, but none seem to do the trick. Is there a product or technique that you could recommend?
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Hope Chest Finish
I used boiled linseed oil and varnish to finish a hope chest. Is there some way to get the smell of the linseed oil out of the inside of the chest?
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Liquid to Use While Sharpening
Is there some sort of liquid I can use to float the metal away when I use my ceramic whetstone for sharpening chisels and plane irons?
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Wood for Remodeling a Bathroom
I am remodeling my bathroom, and want to put a wood floor grid in the shower over a concrete floor. What kind of wood should I use, and what finish, if any, should I put on it?
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Using Finish on Purpleheart
I’m in the process of building a baker’s rack with purpleheart on the top. What type of finish will maintain the purple color and still be tough?
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Drilling Doweled Legs
Is there an accurate, simple way to drill 3/4 inch holes for doweled legs at an eight degree angle, such as on a rocking horse?
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Gluing Walnut Strips
I built an oak trunk, finished in polyurethane. Can I glue walnut strips over the polyurethane with Gorilla Glue and expect them to stay fastened?
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Using Lye to Darken Wood
Do you know of any formula or procedure for using lye to darken wood?
