Search Results for: ian kirby
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Spiral Bits vs Straight Bits in Mortising
…like melamine, plastic laminate, etc. Ian Kirby: It depends on what you mean by big advantage. Spiral bits cut more smoothly and they leave a smoother wall surface. That helps…
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Where Is the Next Generation of Woodworkers Coming from?
…it will all play out, but I would hate to have woodworking go away as a hobby for the average person. Ian Kirby: The next generation of woodworkers will come…
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Important Drill Press Features?
…than I originally imagined. And definitely include the stop blocks. Ian Kirby: I’ll take this one feature-by-feature: Split Fence: I’m hard pressed to know when you would need a split…
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How to Store Burls?
This woodworker has a bunch of burls and wants to know how to store them to prevent checking? Ian Kirby: I assume we mean burls in the round, not veneers….
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Polyurethane over Danish or Teak Oil?
…should work, but make sure you give the oil 72 hours of drying time before you apply the polyurethane. Ian Kirby: It all depends on what’s in the can labeled…
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How to Prevent Burns on Hardwoods?
…the alignment of the blade and fence once, and then check it again. That’s the likely culprit. Ian Kirby: It very much sounds like the fence isn’t aligned parallel to…
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What is Bog Oak?
What is bog oak and is it any good for woodworking? Ian Kirby: Bog oak is a commercial name. I’ve never seen it attached to a species, so it’s different…
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Creating a Chair Scoop?
…in words the process (and it really pains me to write that), but I’m sure it is in print somewhere. Ian Kirby: The seat of a chair is generally shaped…
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Sustainable Wood for Woodworking?
…prices. According to many concerned scientists, our own long-term survival may also be in jeopardy if we don’t figure out how to manage the world’s ecosystems better. Ian Kirby: The…
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Workshop Lighting Guidelines?
…issues well worth considering (though often ignored). Ian Kirby: Can you see OK to work? Is it too dim or too bright? Yes there are guidelines, but at the end…