Q & A
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Lighter Finish for Breadboards?
Does anyone know of a lighter, more natural-wood looking finish for end grain cutting boards than mineral oil?
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Do I Need a Bigger Dust Collector?
My shop’s dust collection system isn’t working effectively to collect debris from my table saw. Do I need a bigger dust collector or better ductwork?
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Should I Seal With Benite First?
Before refinishing my end table, should I seal the wood with Benite?
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What Kind of Chairs Are These?
I’m repairing and refinishing these chairs. Can you help me identify their origins?
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What Are My Scroll Saw Blade Options?
I’d like to know the variety of plain-end scroll saw blades that are available for my Excalibur scroll saw. Plus, what all can I cut?
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Why Not Pull Through a Sliding Miter Saw Cut?
My son recently asked why I push my sliding (miter) saw, not pull it through cuts. What’s the correct explanation?
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How to Shorten Bar Stool Legs Evenly?
I need to shorten the legs of a set of bar stools. What is the best way to do this and have them end up the same length?
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Best Method for Infilling Tabletop Hollow With Epoxy?
I want to fill a hollow in a tabletop around a ship profile with epoxy. Can an expert tell me what is the best material and method for doing this?
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Is Pressure-treated Lumber Dust Hazardous?
Is pressure-treated lumber dust hazardous, and what precautions should I take when working with it?
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Way to Stop Stain from Bleeding on Red Oak?
While finishing red oak, I found some pores seemed to absorb more stain, which bled back out after the surface dried. How can I prevent this from happening?
