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Q & A: Rusty Router Collets
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Q & A: Rusty Router Collets Q: Returning to my shop after working outside this summer, I noticed a rusty film on my router collets and bits.What’s the best way to remove the rust without damaging the collets and bits? A: Use a synthetic steel...
Q & A: Truing a Framing Square
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Q & A: Truing a Framing Square Q: I just inherited my grandpa’s framing square. It’s big and heavy and I’d like to use it but it isn’t square! How on earth can I fix it? A: Get yourself a hammer and a center punch. Then: 1...
Q & A: Final Rubout
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Q & A: Final Rubout Q: I always have problems getting a smooth finish. I sand the wood with 220 paper,wipe it with a tack cloth, apply three coats of high-quality varnish, and still get a rough surface! What can I do to get that “professional”...
Q & A: Jointing Thick Wood with a Router
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Q & A: Jointing Thick Wood with a Router Q: I have a very small shop and don’t have the space for large machines like jointers and planers. I need to make thick table legs from three 3/4-in. boards that I glued together. I think I can joint...
Q & A: Veneered-Plywood Tear-Out
by American Woodworker Editors Thursday, December 6, 2012
Q & A: Veneered-Plywood Tear-Out Q: I have some planks with a pronounced crook.The grain is beautiful and I would like to make use of the crook in a desktop design. How can I edge join the boards without loosing the crook? A: Assuming your dado set...
Q & A: Keep the Crook
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Q & A: Keep the Crook Q: I have some planks with a pronounced crook.The grain is beautiful and I would like to make use of the crook in a desktop design. How can I edge join the boards without loosing the crook? A: Joining curved boards is not as...
Q & A: Which Glue for Bent Lamination?
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Q & A: Which Glue for Bent Lamination? Q: A chair design I’m working on requires bent laminations for the back spindles. I’m using maple and am having a hard time keeping the glue lines from jumping out. Any suggestions? A: Because bent...
Q & A: Cock-Beading on Drawer Fronts
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Q & A: Cock-Beading on Drawer Fronts Q: I have plans for a Queen Anne highboy in which the drawer beads are applied as separate strips to the edges of the drawer front. How is this done without creating a problem with cross grain movement? A: Some...
Q & A: Mortise and Tenon Dimensions
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, November 5, 2012
Q & A: Mortise and Tenon Dimensions Q: I would like to use mortise and tenon joinery on a project. Are there any rules of thumb for sizing mortise and tenon joints? A: Here are a few good rules of thumb for designing a mortise and tenon joint: For...
Q & A: Is Blue-Stained Pine OK?
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Q & A: Is Blue-Stained Pine OK? Q: I have some pine that was given to me.The price was right but the wood is full of blue stain. Is it safe to use this wood for painted projects or as a secondary wood? A: Blue stain is a common fungus that infects...
Q & A: Restoring a Blued Chisel
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, October 22, 2012
Q & A: Restoring a Blued Chisel Q: The first thing I did with my new grinder was to blue the edge of a chisel. Is there anything I can do to save it? A: Most woodworkers have faced this problem at some point. The only practical solution is to remove...
Q & A: Folding Bandsaw Blades
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Q & A: Folding Bandsaw Blades Q: I once saw someone fold a bandsaw blade for easier storage— how was that done? A: Folding a bandsaw blade can be a bit intimidating when you first attempt it. Armed with sharp teeth and a spring-like tension...
Q & A: Matching Old Stains
by American Woodworker Editors Friday, October 5, 2012
Q & A: Matching Old Stains Q: I have to match an old stain. I’ve come pretty close with a new stain I bought at the hardware store, but it’s not good enough. Is there a way I can tint the stain? A: There are several fairly simple ways...
Q & A: Setting Jointer Knives
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, October 1, 2012
Q & A: Setting Jointer Knives Q: How can I set my jointer knives without using a jig? A: A wood block and a pencil will do the job on a jointer with an adjustable outfeed table. If the outfeed table on your jointer doesn’t adjust, you’re...
Q & A: Cutting Gauge Tune-Up
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, September 24, 2012
Cutting Gauge Tune-Up Q: I bought a new marking gauge to cut across the grain when I lay out tenon shoulders and dovetails. The problem is, it doesn’t make a clean cut. All I get is a raggedy line.How can I sharpen the tiny cutting knife to make...

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