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Tips for Cutting Perfect Miters
…against one edge and all the right corners against the other. Ian Kirby: To cut a miter, you will be holding the workpiece at an angle or you will adjust…
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A Quick Look at the New April Issue
…his area of Pennsylvania as a way of explaining the benefits of buying direct from the source. It’s a great read. And, Ian Kirby will bring you the second part…
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Replacing Stationary Tools with Benchtop Models?
…that space you’ve saved with more stuff! Ian Kirby: There is no problem inherent in your ‘bases’ idea. They must be strong and lightweight a good candidate for torsion box…
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Pricing Woodworking Projects?
…if this isn’t the case, most homeowner’s policies have a limit on the value of tools covered, unless you pay a marginal premium for excess value. Ian Kirby: You should…
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Why Is Wood Is Getting Moldy so Fast?
…and temperature, he wants to know why the wood is getting moldy so fast. Ian Kirby: There is insufficient description of the mold to identify whether it’s a fungus that…
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Ethics of Copying Other’s Design?
…am I paying homage to him or stealing his vision and design? It all boils down to intent. Ian Kirby: Is it ethical? If you think so. We call it…
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Band Saw Setup for Resawing?
…to how to tune up your saw, look to the article linked to this page. Ian Kirby:”Begin with a sharp blade designed for resawing. Get the tension and tracking right…
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Stopping Jointer Vibration?
…it out of the machine. Even new machines could have a substandard bearing. Ian Kirby: The jointer shouldn’t vibrate. Get back to the supplier, or the manufacturer if you must….
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Speed Settings for Routers?
…much of woodworking, is to start with the recommendations and make adjustments if all is not working well. Ian Kirby: The answer to the question lies in this particular woodworker’s…
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Are Molding Cutters a Good Buy and Safe?
…buy? Do they work well and are they safe? Ian Kirby: The origin of these molding cutters was the dado molding head, a device designed long ago. Here’s where it…