Q & A

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  Do Walnut Trees Dissolve Nails?

  A woodworker wonders whether walnut trees can make nails disappear?

  by Reader Submitted • Jun 26, 2001 • Q & A
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  Calculating Angles for Stairway Paneling?

  A DIYer turns to Ellis Wallentine to help him figure out the math of cutting panels for stairs.

  by Reader Submitted • Jun 26, 2001 • Q & A
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  Any Danger from Cedar Fumes

  Does cedar wood dust have any harmful effects?

  by Reader Submitted • Jun 26, 2001 • Q & A
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  An Authentic Finish for an Old Bar?

  This 1800s bar could use some care, but what should the owner do?

  by Reader Submitted • Jun 26, 2001 • Q & A
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  Levers vs. Cranks?

  Are cranks or levers the more accurate way to set a joiner?

  by Reader Submitted • May 27, 2001 • Q & A
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  Getting Water Stains out of Oak?

  This old oak furniture has some water stains, and they need to come out.

  by Reader Submitted • May 22, 2001 • Q & A
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  Taper Legs with a Jointer?

  What is causing this woodworker’s difficulty in creating tapered legs on his jointer?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2001 • Q & A
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  External Router Speed Controls: Good or Bad?

  Michael Dresdner speaks on the benefits (and problems) with external router speed controls.

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2001 • Q & A
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  Any Chemical Danger in Coloring Floors?

  Some readers wrote in about using strong bases to color their hardwood floors.

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2001 • Q & A
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  What’s the Deal with Sitka Spruce?

  Industry experts chime in on why this particular wood has gotten so popular.

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 10, 2001 • Q & A