Q & A

Repairing Gaps in a Panel Door

Unfortunately, the mortise-tenon joint nearest the lockset has opened a gap of about 1/8 inch between the rail and the style.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 27, 2009 • Q & A
Finishing Raised Panel Doors

What precautions can I take to prevent the finish from cracking between the panel and the frame due to expansion and contraction?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 27, 2009 • Q & A
Doors Fading from the Sun

I finished an exterior door two weeks ago, and it has already started to fade from the sun.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 27, 2009 • Q & A
Spraying Lacquer Over Oil-based Polyurethane?

I would like to spray a lacquer finish over an oil-based polyurethane, but have been told that the two finishes are not compatible.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Adding Polyurethane Finish over a Filler?

Can polyurethane be used over waterbased fillers such as Wunderfil?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Is Polyurethane Earth-friendly?

Perhaps “friendly” is too strong a word, but the earth did accept polyurethane’s “friend request” on Facebook.

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Reusing ‘Disposable’ Planer Blades

Is there a way to safely hone 13-inch throwaway planer blades for reuse?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Making New Pine Match Old

How can I make new very white pine match the rich, almost amber-orange color of our old pine walls?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Identifying Bevel Angle

How do I identify the bevel angle on blades in order to sharpen them correctly?

by Reader Submitted • Jan 13, 2009 • Q & A
Heat Treating Wood for International Shipping

How do I go about getting information about heat treating wood for international shipping?

by Reader Submitted • Dec 30, 2008 • Q & A