Q & A

How do I Stain Wood Filler to Match Surrounding Wood?

Blending wood filler is a skill mastered by experience and experimentation.

by Chris Marshall • Jun 9, 2015 • Q & A
What’s the Best Outdoor Sealer for My Barn?

Is UNAXOL Clear Sealer an appropriate choice for my new barn?

by Chris Marshall • Jun 8, 2015 • Q & A
Best Blade for My Radial Arm Saw?

Where can I find information about good radial arm saw blades?

by Chris Marshall • May 28, 2015 • Q & A
How Do I Convert an AC Lathe Motor to Variable Speed?

I need to slow my dad’s old lathe down. Can I convert it to variable speed?

by Chris Marshall • May 21, 2015 • Q & A
Best Way to Make a New Base?

My hand-carved statue has a rotted base. How should I best replace it?

by Chris Marshall • May 19, 2015 • Q & A
How Should I Refinish My Humidor?

I’m considering French polishing my humidor’s damaged finish, but is that the best choice?

by Chris Marshall • May 12, 2015 • Q & A
Why Did My Tabletop Boards Crack?

House siding boards seemed like a good idea for a tabletop, but they’ve since cracked. Why did that happen?

by Chris Marshall • May 1, 2015 • Q & A
Which Rip Fence Should I Buy?

Which aftermarket rip fence should I buy for my old Craftsman table saw?

by Chris Marshall • Apr 28, 2015 • Q & A
What’s the Best Shop Flooring?

I can choose a floor for my new shop, but what’s the best choice?

by Reader Submitted • Apr 14, 2015 • Q & A
Why is My Resawing Not Working?

No matter what I try, I can’t resaw effectively against a resaw post. What am I doing wrong?

by Reader Submitted • Apr 14, 2015 • Q & A