Q & A

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  How Do I Fix Broken Chair Joints?

  Can you recommend a book or an article which would tell me everything I need to know about fixing chairs?

  by Reader Submitted • Aug 14, 2012 • Q & A
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  What is an Ellsworth Grind?

  I’ve heard of something called the Ellsworth bowl gouge grind. Is this a company or way to sharpen?

  by Reader Submitted • Jul 31, 2012 • Q & A
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  How Do I Prevent Redwood Ridges?

  I really like silky-smooth finishes. How can I sand to eliminate these unwanted ridges in the redwood?

  by Reader Submitted • Jul 31, 2012 • Q & A
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  Best Method for Sharpening Forstner Bits?

  I use Forstner bits a lot in my woodturning projects and was wondering if you have a good/simple/best method of sharpening/caring for them?

  by Reader Submitted • Jul 31, 2012 • Q & A
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  What’s the Trick for Routing Teak?

  I understand that teak is an oily wood, shouldn’t that have helped me?

  by Reader Submitted • Jul 17, 2012 • Q & A
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  Square Cuts from a Jigsaw?

  How can I get a good 90-degree cut from my jigsaw?

  by Reader Submitted • Jul 17, 2012 • Q & A
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  Sharpening a Marking Knife?

  Are marking knives sharpened the same way as chisels and plane irons?

  by Reader Submitted • Jul 3, 2012 • Q & A
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  How Should I Cut My Lighthouse Base?

  I can’t quite figure out how to make the cuts since each side piece needs to be tapered as well as cut at an angle.

  by Reader Submitted • Jul 3, 2012 • Q & A
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  Controlling Rust in a New Shop?

  It is hot and dry. I have cleaned the rust off and tried several kinds of sprays, all to no avail. Help!

  by Reader Submitted • Jul 3, 2012 • Q & A
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  Why Cut Crown Molding Upside Down and Backwards?

  The experts say to place the crown molding on the saw with the bottom up (or upside down). But no one has ever explained why.

  by Reader Submitted • Jun 19, 2012 • Q & A