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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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Which is Pin & Which is Tail
August, 2014
Reply Authors: Steve Branam, Bob Oswald
Question:

When looking at a dovetailed joint how do you identify which side is the pin and which side is the tail.—Michael Brown

Furniture
Cold Molded Windsor Chair Seat
March, 2012
Reply Authors: Peter Breu
Question:

How does one cold mold a windsor style chair seat? How thick could the veneers be?—Anon

Furniture
Tempered or Non-tempered Glass
March, 2012
Reply Authors: Dave Frechette, Bob Oswald, Bob LaCivita, Brooks Tanner, Myrl Phelps
Question:

I am building a desk and want to sandwich glass between two wooden ends. Should I use tempered or non-tempered glass? What thickness? How to attach glass in wood sandwich (glass panel in frame)?—Anon

Furniture
Bookcase Molding
November, 2007
Reply Authors: Marty Milkovits
Question:

I’m building a book case 14' wide and 7'4' tall. How do I figure what size molding to put on the top to make it look in proportion? – Wyman Ordway

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