Q & A
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Dust and Air Movement in the Shop
I am in the final stages of building a new workshop and am undecided about how best to deal with dust abatement.
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Why All the Fractions?
I would like to know why measurements are very seldom in whole numbers?
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Waterproofing a Wooden Bathtub?
While I am busy with the excavation, I will very much appreciate some help and/or ideas for waterproofing this huge tub.
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Best Recipe for Removing Dust?
I’d like to know from your woodworking experts whether there is a home concoction one can make up to remove dust from a project just prior to finishing.
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Why Are Table Saw Fences So Bad?
Why do so many installed table saw fences suck, forcing woodworkers to go out and buy aftermarket fences from guys named Harvey?
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Where Will the Next Generation of Woodworkers Come From?
Where is the next generation of woodworkers coming from? Is woodworking as a craft going into decline?
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Are Spiral Bits Better Than Straight Bits for Mortising?
What is the current consensus of opinion about these bits?
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Walnut Shavings as Compost?
I have avoided adding any walnut shavings to my compost pile, being afraid that it would kill anything I used the compost on. Can you verify this fact for me?
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Should I Buy a Shop Vac or Dust Collector?
Which would be better and more useful in a shop a good shop vac or dust collector?
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De-stinking Stained Drawer Interiors?
What can I do to neutralize or get rid of the odor of the stain? Will I need to varnish the drawers inside?
