Q & A

What Sharpening Stones Do I Have?

Can you help me with advice on how to use and restore these stones?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 23, 2011 • Q & A
Weatherproofing a Gun Vault?

How do I make sure that the vault and doors will be weatherproof?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 23, 2011 • What's In Store, Q & A
Should I Make a Right-angle Base for a Dovetail Jig?

The long boards would basically put this operation over my head. Do you have any ideas as to how to cut these?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 23, 2011 • Q & A
Easier Way to Install Solid-wood Banding on Plywood?

Is there an easier way to fit those and cut them to fit accurately than the “trim-to-fit” approach?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 9, 2011 • Q & A
Building Box Joint Jig for a Handheld Router?

Any ideas on how to make such a jig for use with a handheld router?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 9, 2011 • Q & A
Better Weatherproof Finish than Spar Varnish?

What do you suggest for a more weather-proof finish that will hold up?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 9, 2011 • Q & A
Why Call Furniture “Arts & Crafts”?

I was just wondering what constitutes a piece being called that?

by Reader Submitted • Jul 26, 2011 • Q & A
What Else Can Fill Holes In a Turning?

I filled the holes with epoxy resin, which was a big pain because it took so long to harden. What else can I fill the holes with?

by Reader Submitted • Jul 26, 2011 • Q & A
For What Should Bat Maker Use Wood Scraps?

I am trying to figure out other purposes for the heavier maple wood.

by Reader Submitted • Jul 26, 2011 • Q & A
Why Is My Poly Peeling?

I have heard from two people that have my projects that the urethane is peeling. What do you think the cause of this could be?

by Reader Submitted • Jul 12, 2011 • Q & A