Reader Submitted
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Beetle Infestation
W. Patrick Edwards and Lee Grindinger give this reader advice for killing those pesky powder post beetles.
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More Info on Kiln Drying?
I would like to learn more about kiln drying. Please suggest publications that would me allow me to learn the specifics about kiln drying and how to set up one’s own kiln.
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Musty Dresser Odor
Is there any way to remove the musty odor from old 1890’s dresser drawers? The glue may have been made from animal hooves.
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Outdoor Project Wood
What type of wood would you recommend for outdoor crafts?
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Crown Guards
We ran a segment that mentioned home made crown guards, and it generated quite a bit of interest, including the following eerily similar questions.
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Changing Color in Cherry Plywood?
I am currently making two cherry bookshelves using combination of solid cherry and cherry plywood. Will the plywood deepen in color at the same rate as the solid wood?
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Gluing Boards vs Clamping
When gluing boards together, woodworkers sometimes use biscuits, and sometimes they just put glue on the edges and clamp. Is there a rule on this subject?
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Prevent Rust in Pots
What is the best way to preserve a paint pot after use and clean up to prevent rust in the pot?
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Sharpen Carbide Saw Blade
At what point is it no longer feasible or reasonable to sharpen a 10″ diameter carbide saw blade?
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Bow Saw Plans
Last issue, we visited a web discussion on clamps made with black pipe, some of the problems it creates, and some solutions. That generated the following responses.
