Q & A

Will Dead Sweet Gum Tree Make Good Lumber?

I’m relatively new to woodworking, but I need to know if the wood in a sweet gum tree is good for woodworking?

by Reader Submitted • Jul 12, 2011 • Q & A
How Do You Build Window Frames from Scratch?

The tenon on the stile extends all the way through the rail. Is this typically how a sash is constructed?

by Reader Submitted • Jul 12, 2011 • Q & A
Reason for Thin-kerf Blade Kickback?

Will this problem go away when I put the regular blade back on?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 28, 2011 • Q & A
Is it Okay to Compost Wood Chips?

After running all this wood through the jointer, are the chips OK to place in a compost pile?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 28, 2011 • Q & A
Fix for a Tapering Jointer?

Am I applying too much pressure to the outfeed and not enough on the infeed table?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 28, 2011 • Q & A
Which Woods are Barbecue-safe?

I have lots of small bits of both domestic/exotic wood scraps and was wondering if it’s safe to use these as wood chips for smoking on my BBQ grill?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 14, 2011 • Q & A
What Finishes Stick to Chair Cane?

What stain or paint will stick to chair cane?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 14, 2011 • Q & A
Are Undersize Dado Blades Unsafe?

Why don’t companies make 10- and 12-in. dado sets to maintain more safety on the saw?

by Reader Submitted • Jun 14, 2011 • Q & A
Thin-Kerf Blades and New Cabinet Saws

If I should use a thin blade could it damage my new saw or even my old saw which is a contractor type saw?

by Reader Submitted • May 31, 2011 • Q & A
Are Rusted Air Gun Nails Still Usable?

I have a bucket full of air gun nails that are lightly rusted. Can I save these nails and use them?

by Reader Submitted • May 31, 2011 • Q & A