Q & A

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  Differences Between Water and Oil Stones

  Is there a difference between water and oil stones, and can you use one as the other?

  by Reader Submitted • May 8, 2007 • Q & A
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  Advantages of Dewaxed Shellac vs. Shellac with Wax

  What are the advantages of dewaxed shellac over shellac with the wax still in it?

  by Reader Submitted • May 8, 2007 • Q & A
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  Wood Used For Oxen Yokes

  What type of wood was commonly used to make the brace, main body and hoops of oxen yokes?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2007 • Q & A
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  Waterproofing Your Crafts

  Is there any way or product that can be used to make the interior surfaces of bowls and vases not just water resistant but truly waterproof?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2007 • Q & A
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  Softening Dried Wood Glue

  Is there some substance that would soften dried wood glue quickly to enable pieces to be taken apart?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2007 • Q & A
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  How Do You Keep Lathe Tools Sharp?

  How do you keep lathe tools sharp? Is there a special sharpener?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 24, 2007 • Q & A
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  Spontaneous Combustion

  Are you safe from spontaneous combustion if you dry oily rags by laying them out flat or hanging one at time on the edge of a garbage can?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 10, 2007 • Q & A
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  Sag Created by the Weight of a Router

  Is sag created by the weight of a router in an MDF table really a problem?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 10, 2007 • Q & A
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  Removing Iron and Water Stains

  Is there a way of removing water and iron stains from wood apart from sanding?

  by Reader Submitted • Apr 10, 2007 • Q & A
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  Stabilizing Spalted Wood

  Is there any way to stabilize spalted wood enough so that it can be turned?

  by Reader Submitted • Mar 27, 2007 • Q & A