Q & A

Why Did Water-based Sealer Turn My Oak Black?

Was slow drying time the culprit?

by Chris Marshall • Aug 2, 2016 • Q & A
Can I Sharpen My Carbide Cutting Tools with a Diamond Hone?

Is sharpening carbide a DIY job?

by Chris Marshall • Jul 26, 2016 • Q & A
Will Shea Oil as a Wood Finish Go Rancid?

I’m wondering how shea oil will hold up as a finish for my dining room table?

by Chris Marshall • Jul 19, 2016 • Q & A
How Do I Apply a Pickling Stain?

Do you apply this stain in a different way than darker stains?

by Chris Marshall • Jul 12, 2016 • Q & A
What’s the Best Finish for a Wet Sink Cabinet?

Urethane continues to fail on me. Maybe there is a better choice?

by Chris Marshall • Jul 5, 2016 • Q & A
Do I Really Need a Thickness Planer?

If I can’t afford a thickness planer, will a belt sander work instead?

by Chris Marshall • Jun 28, 2016 • Q & A
What’s the Difference Between Rotary- and Plain-sliced Veneer?

Plywood is made with both types of face veneer. How can you tell the difference?

by Chris Marshall • Jun 21, 2016 • Q & A
Which Milk Paint Should I Use for Kitchen Cabinets?

Will milk paint be a good choice for the interiors?

by Chris Marshall • Jun 14, 2016 • Q & A
Mount Heavy-Duty Plunge Router

I have a Craftsman 3.5 hp heavy-duty plunge router that I would like to mount to the router table I recently made. Should I plan to remove the plunge base before mounting it to the table?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 13, 2016 • Q & A
Is Bamboo Really a “Green” Building Material?

How sustainable and environmentally friendly are bamboo building products?

by Chris Marshall • Jun 7, 2016 • Q & A