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What Is Black Ash?
I saw some turned items this weekend made from black ash. What is it and what’s it like to work? Ian Kirby: There are three types of ash sold commercially…
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Stock and Roll … Overlapping Interests
…I also discovered that Ian Kirby is a great cook (me, too!), although I have not sampled his fare at this point in time. So I began to wonder, are…
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Any Chemical Danger in Coloring Floors?
…out of reach of children – or for that matter, anyone not trained in handling dangerous or reactive chemicals. Ian Kirby: People bleach wood, put caustic soda on it and…
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Taper Legs with a Jointer?
…Ian Kirby: The jointer isn’t the machine to use to taper parts. Since we don’t know how he’s trying to cause the taper, I can’t be much help. Chances are…
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DMT Machining Technology: Diamond and the Rough
…more to sharpening than you think. Right now there’s a lot of interest in polishing with diamond compounds, says Dave, especially after the recent article by Ian Kirby (Woodworker’s Journal,…
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Adjusting a Joiner for 1/2″ Stock?
…of some sort, but just use the plywood to use up a bit of space. It will work out fine. Ian Kirby: Make a stacked jig to position the workpiece…
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Using a Drill Press as a Mortiser?
This woodworker asks whether a drill press is any good as a mortiser or as a spindle sander. Ian Kirby: Is a donkey any good if you need a racehorse?…
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What Are Torsion Boxes?
There have been some references on the forums to torsion boxes. What are they and when do you use them? Ian Kirby: A torsion box has three parts to it:…
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Keeping on the Blade Guard?
…shop class and is wondering if he should keep his blade guard on his TS. Ian Kirby: The blade guard prevents you from getting involved with the blade. The splitter…
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Pros and Cons of Power Feeders?
…much more affordable. This is a great time to be in the market for a feeder. Ian Kirby: The advantages of power feeders are: – a hold down in front…