Q & A

Sanding Cocobolo

When I try to sand cocobolo, it gums up the sheets of sanding paper very quickly. Is there a way to sand this wood that will not gum up the paper?

by Reader Submitted • Mar 10, 2009 • Q & A
Proper Fence Side

When making a 45 degree cut on the table saw, does it matter which side I have my fence when I angle my blade?

by Reader Submitted • Mar 10, 2009 • Q & A
Featherboards on Aluminum

I want to use feather boards on my table saw but the table is aluminum and has no T-slots and no flat areas on the back for clamping.

by Reader Submitted • Mar 10, 2009 • Q & A
Splines and Grain Direction

I thought the recommended practice was to cut splines crossgrain to add strength, since wood breaks too easily with the grain?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 24, 2009 • Q & A
Pore Filler Atop Finish

Can pore filler still be used atop three coats of finish on oak?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 24, 2009 • Q & A
Measuring and Cutting Angles for Shapes

Is there a tool or method I can use to measure and calculate angles needed for any given shape?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 24, 2009 • Q & A
Old Finish, Old Materials?

I want to reproduce an old finish with period materials. What clear finishing products were available 60 years ago?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2009 • Q & A
Mirror Frame Proportions

I’m thinking about building a mirror frame with a gooseneck molding as seen on period furniture such as highboys.

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2009 • Q & A
Bevel Sharpening Angle

If I change the shape of my bevel during sharpening, do I just keep going and just make a new angle?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2009 • Q & A
Eliminating Snipe without an Outfeed Table

My jointer does not have an adjustable outfeed table. What do I have to do to eliminate snipe?

by Reader Submitted • Feb 10, 2009 • Q & A