Q & A

Which Side for Wood Removal

If you want to take a one-inch board down to three-quarters, from which side should you remove the wood, the hidden side or the one that will show?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 19, 2008 • Q & A
Removing Stubborn Arbor Nut

I have an arbor nut that is on so well that I cannot remove it. Do you have any tips on removing a stubborn arbor nut?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 19, 2008 • Q & A
Exterior Paint Recommendation

What kind of paint would you recommend for an exterior carved sign? I want it to protect the wood and not fade.

by Reader Submitted • Aug 19, 2008 • Q & A
Scrapers: Push or Pull?

How are cabinet scrapers used; are they pushed or pulled?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 13, 2008 • Q & A
Replacing Old Broken Belt

How would I go about finding a replacement for the broken belt on my 15-year-old, Chinese-made lathe? No one around here is familiar with the model.

by Reader Submitted • Aug 13, 2008 • Q & A
Laminate Appropriate for Stairs?

Is laminate flooring appropriate for stairs?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 13, 2008 • Q & A
Finishing Wormholes

When finishing, how do I deal with wormholes in wood: leave them open or try to fill them?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 13, 2008 • Q & A
Is a Floating Tenon as Strong as a Fixed Tenon?

Is such a mortise and tenon joint as strong as the normal mortise and tenon? Do the same rules of thumb apply to tenon size and depth?

by Reader Submitted • Aug 7, 2008 • Q & A
Regular vs. Tempered Hardboard

How do I tell regular hardboard (Masonite) from tempered hardboard, and what are the differences between the two?

by Reader Submitted • Jul 8, 2008 • Q & A
Recommended Finish for Kitchen Table

Can you recommend a finish for a kitchen table I am making? Is polyurethane a bad finish?

by Reader Submitted • Jul 8, 2008 • Q & A