Q & A
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Pine Wood Staining Problem
Rob Johnstone and Michael Dresdner solve some issues a reader has with staining pine.
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Gouging Oak on a Lathe
A turner seeks advice for working with oak on a lathe.
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Cutting Plywood Dadoes Across the Grain
Why is this woodworker getting tearout when trying to cut plywood dadoes?
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Making a Compound Miter Saw Simple
A reader is looking for advice for reading up on her husband’s complicated miter saw.
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Filling Open Grain Woods
Michael Dresdner offers advice to a reader looking to get a glossy finish on open grained wood.
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Is it Cherry or Fake?
A woodworker worries that furniture he was told was cherry might be a substitute.
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Direct vs. Indirect Saw Motors
Besides price, what is the real difference between direct and indirect saw motors?
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Are There Carbide Dentures?
Can you repair a broken tooth on a carbide saw blade?
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Where to Sharpen Carbide Blades
Where can you send your carbide saw blades to get sharpened?
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The Difference Between Shapers and Routers
Is a cheap shaper table just as effective as a similar router and router table?
