Q & A

Can You Retrofit a Riving Knife?

Can you add a riving knife to existing table saw?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 29, 2009 • Q & A
Undoing Glue Joints

I need to disassemble a coffee table I made. Is there a “trick” to undoing glued joints?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 15, 2009 • Q & A
The Fight Between Glue and Stain

Should I try to wipe the glue off as soon as it is applied, wait until it is partially set or try to cut, chip, sand, etc., after it has completely set?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 15, 2009 • Q & A
Port Orford Cedar

Is it a hardwood, and could I blend this together with other hardwoods for food prep?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 15, 2009 • Q & A
What is Wet Sanding?

Can you describe what this is, when to use it, on what wood, how to use it without water damage, etc?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 1, 2009 • Q & A
Shed for Tool Storage

Would this protect the tools well enough, and prevent any rusting?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 1, 2009 • Q & A
Coloring Glue

What can I use to get the dark blue without deeply penetrating the red oak? Other than the standard prep when laminating wood, is there something else I need to do like sealing the wood prior to the glue-up?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 1, 2009 • Q & A
Why Do I Need a Band Saw?

Why would I need a band saw if I have a top of the line saber saw?

by Reader Submitted • Nov 18, 2009 • Q & A
Table Saw Blade Height

Somewhere along my pathway of woodworking, I was told that a table saw blade should be limited to 1/8th inch above the wood being cut.

by Reader Submitted • Nov 17, 2009 • Q & A
Spontaneous Combustion?

Is this a real threat? Should I be worried? How should I throw out used rags?

by Reader Submitted • Nov 17, 2009 • Q & A