Q & A
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Melamine: Is It Paintable or Not?
Would this be a good choice, or should I sandpaper the surface with 400-grit paper first? And are there better solutions?
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What Finish Works Best on Pitchy Wood?
How can this be made to take a finish of any kind even paint?
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Tips on Steam-bending Spalted Wood?
Recently, I was attempting to steam a piece of 3/32 x 3 x 28 spalted maple to bend it into an oval. It failed. Do you have any suggestions to improve my success?
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Pointers on Sanding Discs?
Please give tips on their use: temperature, humidity. What are the do’s and don’ts?
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What’s the Difference Between an Armoire and a Chiffarobe?
What’s the difference between an Armoire and a Chiffarobe? I will be building a few of these to maintain the historic look of the house.
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What Warped My Lattices?
Are there assembly or preparation tips and tricks I might use in the future to build these lattices for a wider range of environmental conditions?
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How to Finish Large Surfaces without Spraying?
What are the best methods for applying hand finishes, especially waterborne products, to large surfaces such as a conference table or oversize vertical panels?
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Why Is My Old Table Saw so Dusty?
The saw works fine, and I use it weekly and have done so for many years. My question is: why is this saw so messy?
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What Adhesive Works Best to Repair a Gun Stock?
I would like to just glue it up with an invisible and very strong glue, a glue that can handle repeated recoil action.
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How Do I Make Maple Look Like Cherry?
Can you suggest what water/solvent/alcohol dye that could be used to achieve this color?