Reader Submitted
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Silicone Removing for Lacquering
Is there something simple for removing silicone prior to lacquering? You can add silicone to lacquer, but is there something that could be used beforehand every time you refinish?
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Soundproofing Your Shop
What material can I use to soundproof my shop area? I have the usual woodworking machinery.
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Fear of the Metric System
Some interesting opinions abound concerning the metric system, and readers comment on other magazine issues.
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Coke Rust Remover
I have a new saw that is beginning to rust, as I don’t heat my garage. I remember reading somewhere that Coke is good for removing rust stains. Would that be just straight Coca-Cola, or diluted Coke? Or is there a better way without an abrasive?
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Edge Routing by Hand
When I use my router in its table, I do fine, but when I use it by hand for edge routing, it skips and jumps around. Can you help?
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Fraction Plan Measurements
I’m wondering why all plans to build wood furniture all have measurements ending in fractions such as 5/16, 3/8, 15/16ths etc. Why not round off to even numbers?
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Glue Top Workbenches
Nearly all the plans for workbenches that I’ve seen use a top which is laminated by gluing strips of timber together, even to the extent of ripping wider boards and then re-gluing them together. Why is that?
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Scary Sharp System
Michael Dresdner answers a reader’s question on what is referred to as a “Scary Sharp” sharpening system.
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Opinions. Suggestions. Thoughts.
Readers share their opinions on Awlgrip, post a few links to exciting CAD and cut list programs, and discuss avoiding snipe.
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Glue for a Butch Block Countertop
I want to make my own butcher block countertop. What kind of glue should I use?