Q & A
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What’s a Tail Vise For on a Workbench?
My workbench doesn’t have a tail vise, but should it?
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Why Use Drop Cuts at the Router Table?
Why can’t you always start router cuts from the open end of a workpiece?
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Should I Add Poly Over Clear Coat for My Turnings?
I’m using polyurethane as a final topcoat over Clear Coat epoxy. Is this a good idea?
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Best Finish for Sock Blockers?
Are polyurethane or salad bowl finish good choices?
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Guide for Making Cabriole Legs?
Is there a formula that can be applied to make cabriole legs for any project?
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How Do I Get the Rockers Right for a Rocking Chair?
I want to turn a chair into a rocking chair, but I can’t get the rockers figured out. Help!
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Where Can I Find Specs for Allen Bolts?
What’s the standard size recesses for Allen-head bolts?
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How do I Harvest a Big Walnut Burl?
What do I do to not kill the tree?
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Dado blades: Are Four-blade Chippers Better Than Two-blade Chippers?
My dado set with two-blade chippers works great, but would I be better off stepping up to four-blade chippers?
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Why Are Old Handsaw Handles Loose on the Blade?
Is it to account for seasonal wood movement?
