Q & A

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  Best Respirators for Different Uses

  I’m bewildered by the number of types of respirators at the home center. What type of respirator should I get for working with MDF, wood, treated lumber and finishing?

  by Matt Hocking • Apr 22, 2008 • Q & A
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  Forming a Tenon at End of Apron

  How do I form a tenon on the end of a five-foot-long table apron? It won’t fit atop my table saw in the tenon jig.

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 8, 2008 • Q & A
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  Fitting Blades to an Arbor

  Are there inserts to adapt twelve inch table saw blades, most of which have a one-inch hole, to fit a five-eighths-inch arbor?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 8, 2008 • Q & A
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  Effective Exterior Glue

  What is a good, cost-effective exterior glue?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 8, 2008 • Q & A
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  Cordless Tools, Freezing Temps

  Is it true that cordless tools will no longer work if they are left out during below freezing temperatures?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 8, 2008 • Q & A
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  What’s a Good Moisture Content?

  What is a good moisture content for working wood? What I have is currently at 14 percent?

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 25, 2008 • Q & A
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  Oxalic Acid: What’s It For?

  What is oxalic acid used for?

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 25, 2008 • Q & A
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  Making Grids a Workable Size

  Do you have any simple tricks for taking the grids on a plan and transferring them to workable size?

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 25, 2008 • Q & A
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  Getting Grease off New Lathe Jaws

  I recently purchased a set of jaws for my lathe. What is the best way to remove the protective grease before using them for the first time?

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 25, 2008 • Q & A
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  Scroll Saw Blade Adapter

  I have a scroll saw which uses pin hook type blades. Where can I find an adapter to use plain blades?

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 11, 2008 • Q & A