Q & A
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Allergies to Oil-Based Products
I have allergies to oil-based products. Can you recommend a non-oil-based finish appropriate for new maple stairs and railings?
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Tape Measure’s Hook
What is the correct name for the hook end of a measuring tape?
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Fixing ‘Stepped’ Corners
When I build a box, then cut off the lid on the table saw, I end up with two distinct small steps in opposite corners. How can I fix this?
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Dewaxing Shellac
Does anyone have a method to quickly dewax shellac? I mix my own shellac from flakes and find it takes forever to settle out the wax with gravity.
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Shop Heater Safety
Do electric or propane radiant heaters in the shop pose a safety hazard considering all of the dust in the air?
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Router Table Material
What is the best wood or material to use for the top of a router table?
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Drill Press Measurements
The advertisements for drill presses say 10-inch,12-inch, 15-inch and so on. To what does that measurement refer?
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Bathroom Counter Protection
I want to install a wash bowl on a maple antique dresser to use in the bathroom. What can I use to protect the top?
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Using Through Bolts
Can this procedure withhold the wood from normal expansion and contraction, and is this an acceptable practice?
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Router Bit Extensions
Is there such a thing as an extension for router bits?
