Q & A

What Is Food-safe?

Is tung oil containing aliphatic hydrocarbons a food-safe finish?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 24, 2006 • Q & A
Sanding Against the Grain

Will sanding against the grain ruin a piece of wood?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 24, 2006 • Q & A
Removing an Oil Stain

I am having trouble removing an oil stain from an old Hoosier cupboard. I think the wood is poplar or maple.

by Reader Submitted • Oct 24, 2006 • Q & A
How to Tell Red Oak from White Oak

How do you tell the difference between red oak and white oak?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 24, 2006 • Q & A
Removing Old Veneer

How do you remove old veneer that is starting to peel?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 10, 2006 • Q & A
Reducing Static Cling on Plastic Face Masks

Does anyone make a product to reduce the static cling for plastic face masks?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 10, 2006 • Q & A
Coloring Waterbased Finishes

Can waterbased finish be colored with bright yellows, reds and other bright colors?

by Reader Submitted • Oct 10, 2006 • Q & A
Quick and Easy Finish for Alder

I am a looking for a quick and easy finish that my students can use for alder.

by Reader Submitted • Sep 26, 2006 • Q & A
Purpleheart Color Retention

I purchased purpleheart for a music box. As I sanded it, the purple color diminished greatly. What can I do to get the color back?

by Reader Submitted • Sep 26, 2006 • Q & A
Bit and Blade Lubricants

Are there bit and blade lubricants that do not cause problems for either glue or finish?

by Reader Submitted • Sep 26, 2006 • Q & A