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
September, 2015
Reply Authors: Peter James, Tony Immorlica, Mike Korsak, Bob Couch, Dave Emerson, Joe Barry
Question:
What is the best way to keep machine metal surfaces rust free, bright & non-contaminating when you slide raw wood over that surface?—Harvey Best
Rust
April, 2015
Reply Authors: Bob Couch
Question:
I have a 14" Jet bandsaw with a slowly dying motor (I need to give it a spin to get it to turn on). Can I replace it with a higher horsepower motor? What’s the limit on h.p. for an existing tool? How do I “spec” the motor if I buy it from a catalog?—Anon
Electrical
April, 2015
Reply Authors: Bruce Wedlock
Question:
How do you prevent discoloration from glue and metal clamps or how do I get the stains out.—Joe Barry
Finishing