Q & A
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Right Amount of Shop Lighting?
There must be a way to determine the ideal amount and color of lighting required for a woodworking shop. I don’t want it too dim or too bright.
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Citric Acid for Rust Removal?
Recently I’ve read that soaking a rusty hand plane in citric acid will remove the rust. Have you tried it, and is this a good approach?
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What is a “Low-angle” Plane?
These days there are “regular” block planes and low-angle versions. What’s the difference? Are there situations where a “regular” block plane is better?
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Will Steam Soften Furniture Glues?
Will steam soften the glue joints on antique furniture so we can disassemble it for easier refinishing or restoration? What glues will be affected by steam?
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How to Dry And Preserve A Petiol?
What’s the best way to dry and preserve a palm tree petiol that I plan to give as a wedding keepsake? It is still very wet.
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Bandsawn Circles Won’t Close?
My 9-in. band saw can’t cut closed-circle shapes, even when I use a jig to control the cut. The blade always drifts off line. How can I fix this problem?
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Best Topcoat for Ipe Swing?
We’ve stained our ipe outdoor swing already, and now it’s time for a protective topcoat. What’s the best choice for this wood?
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Cutting Perfect Miter Joints?
I’ve tried every setup method I can think of to get my miter gauge to cut a precise 45-degree miter, but it still isn’t accurate. What else can I try?
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Why Didn’t Oak Floor Move More?
I’ve always wondered why the solid oak on my wide floor didn’t move more across the grain than it did. What are the plausible explanations?
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Repairing Sanding Belts?
The taped joints on my sanding belts seem to age and fail prematurely. Is there a special glue or tape that can fix them again?
