Q & A
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Best Curved Stile to Rail Joinery
What joinery is best for fitting the door stiles to the rails for a curved china door cabinet?
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Shaping Crown Moldings
How do I shape crown molding to fit a ceiling that is not straight?
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Shelf Life of Aniline Dye
Is there a shelf life on water soluble aniline dye once it’s been mixed?
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Difference Between Oil and Water Polyurethane
What are the primary differences between oil-based and waterbased polyurethane?
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Drill Press Speeds
None of the drill press speed charts have a listing for the mortising bits for a drill press mortising attachment. What should that be?
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Toning Down Orange Stain
How can I tone down wood that came out too orange after staining?
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Rounded Depression on Stock: aka ‘Snipe’
What causes a rounded depression near the end of my planed stock?
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Best Season for Felling Trees
I want to cut down three cherry trees for wood. Does it matter in what season I fell them?
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Best Fireplace Finish
What is the best finish for a fireplace?
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How to Conditioning Pine?
Should I put wood conditioner on pine molding prior to staining?
