Reader Submitted
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Final Finish for Knotty Pine or Red Oak?
It’s the final countdown to your completed project…now what?
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Getting Rid of Milky Stains
A hot towel creates a small mess for this woodworker.
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More on Keeping Router Bits Tight
Readers talk about how to keep router bits tight, molding miters, lathe horsepower and drill press sizes.
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Size Designations on Drill Presses?
What do the measurements on drill press sizes actually mean?
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How Do You Keep Router Bits Tight?
What causes bits to slip even if they’re tightly secured in the router?
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How to Get 1/2″ Stock from 5/4″
What is the best way to split a piece of 5/4″ stock into two pieces of 1/2″?
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How to Cut 1/4″-Round Molding Miters?
Two readers had similar questions about the best way to cut moldings. Rob Johnstone tackles them both.
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More Ideas on Non-toxic Finishes
Readers chime in on alternative ideas for non-toxic finishes and the availability of Triton routers in the United States.
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How to Work with Bamboo?
I have access to a big stand of bamboo and would like to try my hand at making some furniture. Is there a way to dry bamboo so it maintains its shape?
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What Wood to Use for Outdoor Furniture?
Can you tell me if I have to use treated wood when making projects for outside? Can I use regular lumber and paint, stain, or seal it somehow?