Q & A

Clarification Needed for Vintner’s Valet Plans

Since they are made from 3/4″ stock, I’d assume the angle would start at 3/8″? How wide should the ‘flat’ on top be?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 22, 2011 • Q & A
Accentuating Tap Holes in Maple Veneer?

Is there a good filler that would go on tinted if the project ‘wants’ a smooth face?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 22, 2011 • Q & A
Sun-burned Woodworking?

I am wondering if the concentrated spot of light will be damaging to eyes, and what sort of precautions may be reasonable to take before trying this.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 18, 2011 • Q & A
Saving Spongy Wood?

Is there anything special that I should do to prepare the chair for finishing?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 18, 2011 • Q & A
Right Speed for Bowl Sanding?

When hand sanding a bowl, Betty Scarpino recommends sanding at a slow speed. Can you be a bit more specific, please?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 18, 2011 • Q & A
How Often to Clean Saw Blades?

I know a clean table saw blade will cut better, but I’ve never read anywhere how often I should clean my blades?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 25, 2011 • Q & A
Getting the Hang of Hanging Doors?

Is there an easy way to hold and mount the door so you have the same 3/8″ overlay all around?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 25, 2011 • Q & A
Fixing Indentations on Faux Wood?

I have run across a very complicated challenge to repair scratch marks on a wood table that were not deep but looked more like indentations.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 25, 2011 • Q & A
How to Stop Cedar from Expanding in a Humidor

I heard that when the cedar is put in a moist environment (such as a humidor) that it expands. Does it?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 11, 2011 • Q & A
Flattening Twisted Maple

The problem is most is twisted. It is dry but appears to have not been sticked.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 11, 2011 • Q & A