Reader Submitted
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A Finish Fit to Chew On
I am building a crib for my new son. I want to know what kind of finish I can put on it that will not be harmful or make him sick if he chews on the wood.
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Mysterious Black Wood Filler: Solved
Do you have any idea what type of dust contaminated my filler? I can’t seem to pinpoint the type of wood that was being used that might have caused it.
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Tack Cloth “Recipe”
Is there a handy recipe for making tack cloth? I recall a simple formula using turpentine, linseed oil and cheesecloth.
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Thinning Poly and Keeping Gloss
What is the difference between paint thinner and mineral spirits, and what can I use to thin the polyurethane and still not lose any of the gloss?
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April Fool’s Day Issue
One way or another, it netted us the largest group of responses we’ve ever had. Here’s a healthy sampling of them, starting with the words of praise.
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Can I Use a Router Table as a Jointer?
Is it possible to use a router table as a jointer? This reader’s suspicions prove to be correct, and solicit some added insight from the experts.
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Should You Rout Clockwise or Counterclockwise?
When routing, does counterclockwise movement mean that one must turn the router in a counterclockwise circle as one is moving the router forward along the edge of the wood?
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Sharpening Router Bits
How do you sharpen router bits? My husband thinks it is easier just to go out and buy new ones.
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Reviews, Questions and (sigh) More Metric
Bear in mind that this segment is presented for your amusement. We are not quite as clueless as you might suspect, though our daughter insists we are.
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Finding a Plunge Routing Bit
I want to plunge route, going all the way through the wood panel in stages. Is there a special straight bit that I need?
