How often does a professional who uses his planes all the time flatten or check for flatness the soles of his planes? – Anon…
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Glue Spots
What is the best way to deal with glue spots after the finish is applied? – Gretchen Gordon…
Oil or Water Base Finish
When should you use oil base vs water base finish? – Syd Lorandeau…
Dividing Burl
How should I divide a burl into sections for bowls. I want to maximize the burl especially the large circumferential burls. – Ed Orecchio…
Home Made Veneer Tape
Is the glue on veneer tape hide glue and if so, can one make large pieces of veneer tape at home?— George Lang…
Sealing Wood
When you seal a piece of wood before turning it, how much longer will it take to dry and will it still continue to dry or will the moisture stay in the wood? — Matt Newton…
Combination Tablesaw Blade
Can a combination blade on your tablesaw really do it all or is it worth having rip and crosscut blades? What about for composites and laminated panels? — Greg Benulis…
Sanding
In the process of finishing cherry, what grit sandpaper should you sand to – 150, 180, 220? How about walnut? – Steve Colello…
Shaker Joints
By what methods did the shakers fasten drawers together. If a box joint or dovetail was used, would they glue it or nail it or what other method did they use to secure the drawer parts? I have glued several of mine and…
Old Barn Rafters
I recently bought a couple of old barn rafters, probably maple. They turned out to be full of worm holes which is fine by me as the wood is solid. My questions – Are there worms there now and if so, how do I kill…
Twisted Lumber
When I buy lumber that is surfaced two sides, why is it warped or twisted? Anon…
Epoxy
Are there advantages and disadvantages using epoxy coatings and adhesives (West system specifically)? How about water proof glues vs standard yellow glues? – Harvey Best…
Summer Swelling
Summer Swelling – Why do drawers and doors get tight (hard to open) or stick in the summer? – Anon…
What is Q&A Archive?
Q&A (aka Ask The Old Saw) was a feature which ran in The Old Saw newsletter from Nov 2004 thru Nov 2008 and has been continued in The Journal. Questions from members are sent to a panel of experienced woodworkers. The "experts" do not always agree but you will find this collection to be a wonderful resource.
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