June, 2016
Reply Authors: Jon Siegel, Dave Emerson, Peter James, Claude Dupuis
Question:
What features should I look for in purchasing a quality mid-sized lathe? The lathe is to be used for both spindle and bowl turning.—Anon
Turning
June, 2016
Reply Authors: Dave Emerson, Owain Harris
Question:
What woods are best for bending?—Anon
Wood
June, 2016
Reply Authors: Donna Banfield
Question:
What benefit if any is there in using hook or ring tools on the lathe?—Joe Barry
Turning
June, 2016
Reply Authors: Jim Seroskie, Steve Costain
Question:
I am finishing a small chest of drawers made with black walnut. The top piece for the chest has an open knot hole (elliptical 1/2" x 1"). There are other closed knot holes in the piece and I want to keep the look but want to fill the gap. What are the best ways to fill that which will preserve the dark look of the surrounding wood and take a finish varnish coat?—Billy Brown
Finishing
September, 2015
Reply Authors: Donna Banfield
Question:
What is the most effective way to eliminate or avoid streaks in finish, particularly in the interior of hollow forms or bowls?—Jim Forbes
Finishing | Turning
September, 2015
Reply Authors: Richard Oedel
Question:
What are some good ways to put a writing surface on the inside of the lid of a desk using baize or leather?—Herb Kettler
Other
September, 2015
Reply Authors: Tony Immorlica
Question:
Can you sharpen a bandsaw blade by hand and if so how?—Claude Dupuis
Sharpening
September, 2015
Reply Authors: Richard Oedel
Question:
Woodworking stores have a huge range of expensive color pigments. What pigments would constitute a basic color set that would give one the ability to mix most common wood tones and colors? Also, what is the best type of pigment? I have both TransFast powder and TransTint liquid pigments. What is each type best suited for?—Tony Immorlica
Finishing
September, 2015
Reply Authors: Peter Breu, Bob Couch, Bob Oswald
Question:
What is the best applied finish for exterior wood surfaces such as doors, windows or boats (clear finish)?—Harvey Best
Finishing
September, 2015
Reply Authors: Richard Oedel, Dave Emerson
Question:
I have put a tung oil/turpentine/urethane mix on my finished work and it is not drying (it must be a stale mixture). What do I do now? How do I clean it off or what can I add to harden the finish?—Jim Forbes
Finishing