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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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Lubricating Screws
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
Wood for a Humid Environment
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
Wear & Tear on Lathe Head Stock
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
Wet-dry Sandpaper to Rub Waterlox
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
Cryogenically Treated Steel
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
Shellac Flakes
May, 2020
Reply Authors: Tony Immorlica, Bob Couch
Question:

How do you know if shellac flakes are no good?— Burt Ouelette

Finishing
Hide Glue vs Yellow Aliphatic Glue
May, 2020
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock
Question:

How does hide glue & yellow aliphatic glue compare with respect to strength and reversibility?—Mike DiMaggio

Glue
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

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