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Q&A Archive

Q&A LogoQ&A first ran in The Old Saw newsletter in late 2004 and has 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.

Use the archive lists below to help find what you are looking for or to just explore.

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Danish Oil Finish Drying Time
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Jon Siegel
Question:

How long must a Danish oil finish dry before top coating with a lacquer?—Peter Breu

Finishing
Glue Bleed-Thorough on a Vacuum Press
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Owain Harris, Bruce Wedlock, Richard Oedel
Question:

More often than not, when I remove a piece from a vacuum press, I get bleed-through of the glue (Titebond III) through figured cherry veneer (MDF substrate). It takes a lot of scaping to remove the glue. Any ideas on how to prevent or minimize this?— Steve Colello

Glue
Thickeners in Epoxy
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock
Question:

Does adding thickeners such as silica or glass microballons to epoxy reduce the strength of the final cured bond?— Stan Paras

Glue
Bandsaw Blade
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Richard Oedel, Bruce Wedlock
Question:

What bandsaw blade brand & tooth space is best to resaw lumber. Is there an optimum speed for resawing?—Claude Dupuis

Tools
Catalyzed vs Non-Catalyzed Finish
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Richard Oedel
Question:

What is the difference between a catalyzed and a non-catalyzed finish?— Mike DiMaggio

Finishing
Dust or Chip Collection
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Bob Oswald
Question:

Is dust actually a problem on a lathe. I seem to see only chips when I turn, and I am only assuming dust accompanies them.—Anon

Dust Collection
Which Sanding Machine
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Tony Immorlica, Owain Harris, Bruce Wedlock
Question:

If I can have only one sanding machine, which is more useful, a 20˝+ disc sander or a 6˝ to 8˝ edge belt sander?— Philip Glover

Finishing | Tools
Finish on a Turned Bowl
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Claude Dupuis
Question:

What is the best finish to use on a sanded turned bowl? Would you use a sanding sealer before finishing?— Bob DeAngelis

Finishing | Turning
Waterlox Application Method
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Claude Dupuis, Bob Couch, Owain Harris, Richard Oedel
Question:

What is the preferred method to apply Waterlox?—Bob Wyatt

Finishing
Stabilizing Soft Spots on Turned Pieces
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Jeff Roberts
Question:

My spalted maple bowl blanks come from the firewood pile. This leads to soft spots ruining an otherwise nice bowl. Is there a product I can use to stabilize an occasional soft spot before completing the turning?— Wayne Cardoza

Turning

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