Q & A
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Carved Wooden Spoon
I’ve carved my very first wooden spoon. Do I need to put something on it before I use it in the kitchen or can I use it the way it is?
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Concerned About Workshop Humidity
How concerned should I be about the difference in humidity between the shop and the house when making items to be used in the house?
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Protect Cedar Posts
What would the best finish be to protect cedar posts from ground contact?
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Making Oak Furniture
When making furniture using old oak or butternut barn wood with worm and termite holes, should the lumber be treated to ensure that there are no living pests?
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A Substitute for Elbow Grease
I’m looking for a substitute for the discontinued “Duffy’s Elbow Grease,” a heavy Vaseline-like gel that paired with 0000 steel wool for rubbing out the final finish.
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Is There Such a Thing as a Long-arm Clamp?
Is there such a thing as a long-arm clamp to reach into the middle of larger areas that need clamping?
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Cutting Mitered Pieces into Equal Lengths
Is there some kind of jig or procedure to help me cut mitered pieces into equal lengths?
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Opposing or Facing Rings When Laminating?
Do you have the rings oppose or face each other when you align grain while laminating wood to create thicker boards?
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Looking for CAD Programs
Can you possibly recommend a very easy-to-use CAD program?
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Trimming Laminate along Wall
When trimming new laminate from an existing countertop, how do you get that last three inches up against the wall?