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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 140 Records
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
Burning with Thin Cutoff Tool
January, 2017
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock, Claude Dupuis, Donna Banfield
Question:

In making large diameter lidded boxes, I try to keep the kerf as narrow as possible. However I frequently get burning on the sides of the narrow blade cutoff tool. How can this be avoided?—Jim Forbes

Turning
Dust Collection on a Lathe
January, 2017
Reply Authors: Donna Banfield, Claude Dupuis
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
Beall Buffing System is Removing Color
January, 2017
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock, Donna Banfield
Question:

When I color a piece with aniline dye and finish with lacquer, the Beall buffing system attacks the color and removes it. How can I prevent this?—Gary Bashian

Finishing
Preparing Green Wood for the Lathe
January, 2017
Reply Authors: Donna Banfield, Claude Dupuis, Peter Breu
Question:

What is a good (reliable) method to prepare green wood for turning? I’ve had limited success with just painting the end grain of logs.—Tony Immorlica

Turning | Green Wood
Sharpening a Bowl Gouge
January, 2017
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock, Jon Siegel, Donna Banfield, Claude Dupuis
Question:

Should a burr be left on when sharpening a bowl gouge?—Norman Miner

Turning | Sharpening
Applying Finish on a Cherry Table
January, 2017
Reply Authors: Bob Couch, Bruce Wedlock, Peter Breu, Joe Barry, Tom McLaughlin
Question:

What is the recommended method to apply a finish on a cherry table?—Jorge Torres

Finishing
Finishing Method for Turning Projects
January, 2017
Reply Authors: Claude Dupuis
Question:

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

Finishing | Turning

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