Q & A

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  Finishing Medium Density Fiberboard

  I know I can prime and paint medium density fiberboard, but is there any other type of finish I can use?

  by Reader Submitted • Dec 5, 2006 • Q & A
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  Water-based Pore Filler

  What is a water-based pore filler and who makes it?

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 21, 2006 • Q & A
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  Spraying Varnish over Lacquer

  Can polyurethane or conversion varnish be sprayed over lacquer?

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 21, 2006 • Q & A
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  Harvesting Boards without a Portable Sawmill

  I have a 16″ chainsaw and a 10″ table saw and not enough money to buy a portable sawmill. Do you have suggestions on how to harvest boards with the available tools?

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 21, 2006 • Q & A
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  Boring Insect Infestation

  I had some walnut milled into lumber several years ago and recently noticed that some type of boring insect is infesting the wood leaving holes all over. Is there anything I can do to save the rest of the wood?

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 21, 2006 • Q & A
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  Stacking and Cutting Multiple Blanks

  I’m making quarter inch thick pieces for puzzles. Is there some way to stack blanks and cut them out several at a time?

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 7, 2006 • Q & A
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  Slipping Bar Clamps

  I have a few Quick-Grip clamps that slip, even though I have cleaned the bar and lubricated it with WD-40. Is there a remedy?

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 7, 2006 • Q & A
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  Mixing Shellac

  I mix my own shellac for French polish. I’ve been told it deteriorates in storage, but not how. Care to fill me in?

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 7, 2006 • Q & A
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  Continuing Cedar Differences

  Is there a significant difference between Eastern red cedar and Western red cedar?

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 7, 2006 • Q & A
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  Restoring an Old Finish?

  A woodworking professional is working on some antiques, but looking for a simple way to tell what finish was originally used.

  by Reader Submitted • Nov 6, 2006 • Q & A