Q & A

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  Is There a Bird’s Eye Pine?

  What may have caused a bird’s eye pattern in pine (if it is pine….)?

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 13, 2001 • Q & A
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  Is Madrone Any Good for Woodworking ?

  Ellis Walentine shares his experience working with a rather interesting wood.

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 13, 2001 • Q & A
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  Biscuit Joining a Skirt to a Table Top?

  Some advice on how to perfectly align a table top and skirt.

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 13, 2001 • Q & A
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  Best Way to Accomplish a Mortise?

  When is the right time to add a mortiser to your shop?

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 13, 2001 • Q & A
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  What Is Black Ash?

  This woodworker comes into contact with black ash for the first time and it gets him thinking about the future.

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 27, 2001 • Q & A
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  Shellac Trouble after Using Steel Wool?

  Steel wool keeps marring this reader’s shellac finish, is there any way he can prevent it?

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 27, 2001 • Q & A
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  Best Finish for Venison Table?

  A hunter is looking for a good finish for cutting up some venison.

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 27, 2001 • Q & A
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  Using Black Pipe for Clamps?

  A woodworker wonders about how to properly use black pipes without marking up his projects.

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 13, 2001 • Q & A
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  Using Beech for Bedroom Furniture?

  A reader has found some beech to make his bedroom set, but wants our expert’s opinions before moving forward.

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 13, 2001 • Q & A
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  Merits and Differences between Amp and HP Ratings?

  Ellis Walentine explains the different ratings given on routers.

  by Reader Submitted • Feb 13, 2001 • Q & A