Reader Submitted
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Hope Chest Finish
I used boiled linseed oil and varnish to finish a hope chest. Is there some way to get the smell of the linseed oil out of the inside of the chest?
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Liquid to Use While Sharpening
Is there some sort of liquid I can use to float the metal away when I use my ceramic whetstone for sharpening chisels and plane irons?
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Wood for Remodeling a Bathroom
I am remodeling my bathroom, and want to put a wood floor grid in the shower over a concrete floor. What kind of wood should I use, and what finish, if any, should I put on it?
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Using Finish on Purpleheart
I’m in the process of building a baker’s rack with purpleheart on the top. What type of finish will maintain the purple color and still be tough?
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Drilling Doweled Legs
Is there an accurate, simple way to drill 3/4 inch holes for doweled legs at an eight degree angle, such as on a rocking horse?
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Gluing Walnut Strips
I built an oak trunk, finished in polyurethane. Can I glue walnut strips over the polyurethane with Gorilla Glue and expect them to stay fastened?
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Using Lye to Darken Wood
Do you know of any formula or procedure for using lye to darken wood?
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Using Waterbased Polyurethane on Cherry
I used waterbased polyurethane on a cherry project and it came out looking pale and parched. Will the cherry still mature under the polyurethane and become a rich red, or should I strip it and start over?
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Sympathy, Suggestions and…Sorry
The sad news of the death of our dear friend, fellow woodworker, and Contributing Editor Steve Blenk continues to draw sympathy from our kind and caring readers. Here are a few examples.
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Bending Rocking Chair Rockers
I would like to know how to bend the rockers for a rocking chair. How do I get started?