Q & A
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How Can I Make Tack Rags?
I want to make tack rags to remove dust, but I don’t know what to add to them to make them sticky.
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Why Does My Table Saw Blade Stop While Cutting?
The blade stalls mid-cut, on my older Craftsman table saw. Why is this happening?
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Why is My Band Saw Stalling When I Resaw?
My band saw loses power with even the smallest resaw cuts. Any suggestions for what might be wrong with it?
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Do All Wood Stains Fade in Sunlight?
My dye-stained bookcase has faded in the sun. Will pigment stain fade, too, or just dye stain?
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Where Can I Find Super Thin Dowels for Panel Glue-ups?
Why aren’t dowels commonly available in sizes thinner than 1/4-in. in diameter? I need them for thin panel glue-ups.
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My Chalk Paint and Wax Finish Didn’t Work. Now What?
Chalk paint and wax was a bad combination for my breakfast table. What should I try instead?
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Where Should I Mount a Front Vise on My Workbench?
Is there a reason why front vises on workbenches are always on the left-hand side?
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How Do I Fix a Drawer Box That Won’t Sit Flat?
My finger joints didn’t come out quite right, and now my drawers won’t sit flat. How can I fix this?
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How Do I Fix a Sticky Table Finish?
My kitchen table suffers from a sticky finish. If it’s waxy buildup, how do I fix it?
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How Should I Reinforce a Long Table Top Panel?
I want to assemble a 10-ft.-long table top. Should I use dowels and battens?
