Reader Submitted
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Solvent-based Stain
If I use a solvent-based stain, can it lift veneer off plywood?
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Rotary Sanding Birch
Can I use a rotary sander on a birch table I am making?
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Finishing Medium Density Fiberboard
I know I can prime and paint medium density fiberboard, but is there any other type of finish I can use?
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And Thank You, Rob
“England and America are two countries separated by a common language” is one version of a popular quote variously attributed to George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, Betrand Russell and even Winston Churchhill. Judging from the following, our own single nation of woodworkers is similarly afflicted, as even among ourselves we cannot agree on what terms mean.
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Water-based Pore Filler
What is a water-based pore filler and who makes it?
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Spraying Varnish over Lacquer
Can polyurethane or conversion varnish be sprayed over lacquer?
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Harvesting Boards without a Portable Sawmill
I have a 16″ chainsaw and a 10″ table saw and not enough money to buy a portable sawmill. Do you have suggestions on how to harvest boards with the available tools?
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Boring Insect Infestation
I had some walnut milled into lumber several years ago and recently noticed that some type of boring insect is infesting the wood leaving holes all over. Is there anything I can do to save the rest of the wood?
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Barbecue Stripping, French Fried and More
Have you ever basted a piece of wood like a piece of barbecue? This and other (non-food related) pondering from our readers.
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Stacking and Cutting Multiple Blanks
I’m making quarter inch thick pieces for puzzles. Is there some way to stack blanks and cut them out several at a time?