Q & A

How Can I Improve My Part Duplicating Efforts?

I’m not having great success with my jigsaw cutting accuracy. What can I do?

by Chris Marshall • Nov 3, 2015 • Q & A
Keeping Purpleheart Purple?

Purpleheart turns brown when I sand or turn it. How can I prevent that from happening?

by Chris Marshall • Oct 27, 2015 • Q & A
Will a Mahogany Outdoor Lattice Table Survive?

I want to make an outdoor side table from mahogany scraps. Is this a good idea?

by Chris Marshall • Oct 20, 2015 • Q & A
How Should I Refinish an Ash Table Suffering from Sticky Varnish?

Should I strip the old waterbased varnish from my table, or could I apply new finish over the old instead?

by Chris Marshall • Oct 13, 2015 • Q & A
Finishing Trivets with Tung Oil?

Is tung oil a good choice for trivets that will be used around the house?

by Chris Marshall • Oct 6, 2015 • Q & A
What’s a Good Removable Adhesive for Vinyl Wainscoting?

The glue that holds the advertising cover on my magazine might work. What is it?

by Chris Marshall • Sep 29, 2015 • Q & A
What Can I do with “Woodpeckered” Ash?

Can I still use hole-riddled ash for woodworking?

by Chris Marshall • Sep 22, 2015 • Q & A
Any Tricks for Peeling the Backing from Carpet Tape?

The backing layer just doesn’t lift off of carpet tape easily for me. What am I doing wrong?

by Chris Marshall • Sep 15, 2015 • Q & A
Which Nail Guns Should I Own?

I want to invest in a brad nailer or two. Which ones are best for general woodworking?

by Chris Marshall • Sep 8, 2015 • Q & A
Does Changing Speeds on a R.O. Sander Make a Difference?

I can’t see a difference in surface smoothness when I change sander speeds. Do we really need this feature?

by Chris Marshall • Sep 1, 2015 • Q & A