Q & A
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Is Shellac Safe for a Pizza Peel?
If I finish my mahogany and poplar pizza peel with dewaxed shellac, am I risking poisoning my family?
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Fixing Purpleheart-stained Cherry?
When finishing a box project, the purpleheart stained the cherry and I can’t sand these stains out. What else can I try to remove the stains?
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Best Way to Cut a Tearout-free Shelf Radius?
Is there a “best” way to cut or rout a radius into some garage shelving in order to avoid tearout on end grain?
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What Do Amp/hours Really Tell Me?
Help me understand what amp/hours mean, if they don’t tell me how long a battery will run on a charge.
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Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets?
I’m painting some kitchen cabinets, but I’m concerned about the durability of water-based latex paint. Is that the best paint to use these days for my application?
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Best Finish for a Saltwater Aquarium?
What’s the best finish choice for a red oak stand I’m making for my saltwater aquarium?
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What’s the Purpose of Straight, Curved Draw Knives?
Are my curved- and flat-edged drawknives intended for different tasks?
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How Do I Prevent Gouging with a Belt Sander?
Is there a way to help me prevent gouging wood when using a belt sander?
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Fixing Non-closing Cabinet Doors?
What’s the best way to fix cabinet doors that won’t stay closed?
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Best Way to Re-glue Veneer?
Can I inject glue under some unstuck veneer areas to stick it down again?
