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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.

Displaying 147 Records
Dust Collection on a Lathe
May, 2018
Reply Authors: Steve Costain, Jon Siegel
Question:

What is the best way to add dust collection for a lathe? The chips seem to go everywhere but land mostly in front of the lathe.—Joyce Hanna

Dust Collection | Turning
Catches When Cutting the Inside of Bowls
May, 2018
Reply Authors: Donna Banfield
Question:

When using Easy Wood or similar lathe tools on the inside of bowls, horrible and severe catches can occur when the tool handle is rotated from flat to any angle. Why does this happen when the actual cutting surface will be at the identical angle of cut?—Annamarie Pennucci

Turning
Using a Chuck in Compression vs Expansion
May, 2018
Reply Authors: Garrett Hack, Jon Siegel, Jeff Roberts
Question:

Why do the manufacturing companies always recommend using a chuck in compression rather than expansion? What is the difference and why is expansion considered more dangerous?—Annamarie Pennucci

Turning
Super Glue in the Shop
May, 2018
Reply Authors: Jeff Lind, Burt Ouellette, Garrett Hack
Question:

What are the ways to use Super Glue in the shop? I’m interested in different viscosities and results with accelerators, etc. for various applications.—William Taylor

Glue
Seasoning Green Wood
November, 2017
Reply Authors: Donna Banfield, Dave Emerson
Question:

Please outline the process to season green wood for turning or furniture making.—David Witham

Green Wood
Homemade Finish
November, 2017
Reply Authors: Garrett Hack
Question:

Can you provide some suggestions for homemade finishes utilizing oil and wax?—Mike DiMaggio

Finishing
Finishing Method for Turning Projects
November, 2017
Reply Authors: Steve Costain, Bruce Hamilton
Question:

What is the best way to finish turning projects while still on the lathe?—Ed Bartlett

Finishing | Turning
Tool Steel
November, 2017
Reply Authors: Garrett Hack, Bruce Wedlock
Question:

What is the difference between O1 and A2 steel?—Mike DiMaggio

Tools
End Grain Tear Out on Bowls
November, 2017
Reply Authors: Donna Banfield, Claude Dupuis
Question:

I turn mostly bowls at a relatively high speed and I keep my tools sharp. Even so, I get too much end grain tear out. What can I do about this?—Tom Donnelly

Turning
Wood for a Humid Environment
January, 2017
Reply Authors: Joe Barry
Question:

What is the most stable species of wood to be used in a humid environment?—Mike DiMaggio

Wood

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