Reader Submitted
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A Piercing Question
Looking for a finish that’s skin-friendly and not going to cause someone to have a rash or break out in hives. I was using jojoba oil but that didn’t really seal all that well.
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Emphasis on the Perpendicular
When I go to nail or screw perpendicular pieces together the back piece always moves slightly so they are no longer flush on the outside edges.
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His Next Step Hinges on Our Answer
The sides are splayed, wide at the bottom, narrow at the top. The door is 30″ high. I want to hinge it on the splay side. Can it be done?
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Better Preparation for the Woodworking Shows
A reader from Columbus, Ohio prepares for a woodworking show, a warning on static electricity and more reader responses from the last eZine.
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A Burning Question
The fence got knocked off my workbench one day, and I suspect that may be the source of burning. If I replace it with an aftermarket fence, what’s the best for the money?
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Air-Pressure Tools for Woodworking
I have found air tools have a big advantage over electric. I’m new to woodworking and wonder, which, if any, air tools are available and adaptable for working with wood?
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Evening Out The Dentil Work
I have seen a couple of methods of making dental molding, but how do I determine the size of the dentill molding so the proportions look correct and come out even on the ends?
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Plastic Tube Time Bombs
Should all the woodworkers out there with PVC systems put more effort into grounding them? A recent article showed a shop-built downdraft table hooked up to a plastic dust hose, is this a time-saver or time bomb?
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Saw Tune-up Tips
Previously, Rob Johnstone said that the saw needed a tune-up but did not give any links as where to go to find out about it.
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Old Growth Timber
According to one of our readers, in regions having long growing seasons, more than one annual ring can be added to both fast- and slow-growing trees.