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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: 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: Perfectly Flush?
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Q & A: Perfectly Flush? Q: I recently bought a plate joiner in hopes that it would help me get perfect alignment when edge-to-edge gluing. I’m still getting some unevenness at the joints.What gives? A: Biscuits help considerably with alignment...