Reader Submitted
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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?
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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?
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Continuing Cedar Differences
Is there a significant difference between Eastern red cedar and Western red cedar?
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Wobbly Legs and All
Some advice to woodworkers everywhere: Don’t give up, and keep reading. As Michelangelo was reported to have said, “ancora imparo” (“I am still learning.”)
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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.
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What Is Food-safe?
Is tung oil containing aliphatic hydrocarbons a food-safe finish?
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Sanding Against the Grain
Will sanding against the grain ruin a piece of wood?
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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.
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How to Tell Red Oak from White Oak
How do you tell the difference between red oak and white oak?
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About That Asia Trip
A couple of people had less than kind words about Rob visiting China, and the fact that woodworking tools are being made there.