May, 2020
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock
Question: When I use paraffin to wax screws, most of it just flakes off. Is there a better lube?—Anon
Techniques | Other
May, 2020
Reply Authors: Joe Barry
Question: What is the most stable species of wood to be used in a humid environment?— Mike DiMaggio
Wood
May, 2020
Reply Authors: Richard Oedel, Jon Siegel
Question: Does the long-time use of heavy chucks and large heavy blanks cause damage to a lathe head stock? How does a turner prevent this?—Annamarie Pennucci
Turning
May, 2020
Reply Authors: Bob Couch
Question: Is there an advantage to using wet-dry sandpaper to rub in Waterlox before it dries?—Bob Wyatt
Finishing
May, 2020
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock
Question: How does A1, O2 & other cryogenically treated steel compare with respect to hardness & sharpening characteristics?—Mike DiMaggio
Tools
May, 2020
Reply Authors: Tony Immorlica, Bob Couch
Question: How do you know if shellac flakes are no good?— Burt Ouelette
Finishing
May, 2020
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock
Question: How does hide glue & yellow aliphatic glue compare with respect to strength and reversibility?—Mike DiMaggio
Glue
May, 2019
Reply Authors: Jon Siegel
Question: How long must a Danish oil finish dry before top coating with a lacquer?—Peter Breu
Finishing
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
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
Q&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.