Q & A

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  Cleaning up Squeeze-out

  When gluing joints, what is the best way to clean up the squeeze-out: wipe with a wet cloth, scrape when dry or something else?

  by Reader Submitted • Oct 9, 2007 • Q & A
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  Buying Figure Eight Fasteners

  Where can I find figure eight fasteners? No one in this town even knows what they are.

  by Reader Submitted • Oct 6, 2007 • Q & A
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  Alleviate Sticky Shellac

  After a few days of drying, my shellac still has a tacky feel to it. What causes shellac to remain sticky and is there something I can do to alleviate this problem?

  by Reader Submitted • Oct 6, 2007 • Q & A
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  Designing Accurate Jigs

  Has anyone ever designed an accurate jig for sliding dovetail joints?

  by Reader Submitted • Sep 25, 2007 • Q & A
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  Replacing Router Bit Ball Bearing

  Is there a jig for pulling and replacing a ball bearing on a router bit?

  by Reader Submitted • Sep 25, 2007 • Q & A
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  Stripping Paint in Cold Weather

  Do “modern” strippers still work in cold weather?

  by Reader Submitted • Sep 25, 2007 • Q & A
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  Understanding Lineal Feet

  Is it “lineal feet” or “linear” feet?

  by Reader Submitted • Sep 25, 2007 • Q & A
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  What Is A Riving Knife?

  What is a riving knife, and how is “riving” pronounced?

  by Reader Submitted • Sep 11, 2007 • Q & A
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  Best Shop Humidity?

  What is the ideal humidity for a shop?

  by Reader Submitted • Sep 11, 2007 • Q & A
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  Using a Pin Router?

  What is a pin router best used for?

  by Reader Submitted • Sep 11, 2007 • Q & A