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Why don't most modern drill presses use some form of VFD instead of manual belt-changes to adjust speed?
Awarded May 30 at 19:50
What is an electric planer (hand tool) good for?
Awarded May 18 at 21:56
Traditional woodworking marks
Awarded Mar 26 at 15:09
Reusing mineral spirits?
Awarded Mar 12 at 20:32
Stanley Bailey frog adjustment problem
Awarded Jan 26 at 21:50
Completely split butcher block
Awarded Dec 9, 2022 at 12:33
Substitute for Pocket Hole Jig?
Awarded Apr 27, 2022 at 16:22
How should I calculate the height of the chair needed for a table?
Awarded Apr 20, 2022 at 1:10
Can one install bench dog holes in soft surfaces like MDF or softwoods?
Awarded Jan 27, 2022 at 2:00
Can veneer be patched or do you have to peel it off and start over?
Awarded Jan 26, 2022 at 4:03
Does MDF have a grain direction?
Awarded Jan 20, 2022 at 15:10
How to properly deburr a chisel
Awarded Jan 19, 2022 at 13:31
Food safe potting/knot filling compound
Awarded Dec 17, 2021 at 15:36
How to prevent sticking and hopping when cutting with a hand saw?
Awarded Dec 2, 2021 at 0:03
How to handplane many boards to the same dimensions
Awarded Sep 29, 2021 at 9:05
How do I de-nib polyurethane after it dries but still maintain its finish?
Awarded Sep 14, 2021 at 7:02
Recovering from a rusted table saw top -- and protecting it in future
Awarded Sep 10, 2021 at 7:50
Applying shellac smoothly without a sprayer
Awarded Sep 3, 2021 at 5:26
Applying shellac in high humidity
Awarded Sep 3, 2021 at 5:26
Finish raised the "grain"?
Awarded Sep 3, 2021 at 5:18
Sharpening grits -- naming and selection
Awarded Jul 26, 2021 at 13:33
Embedded nut for using machine screws?
Awarded Jul 10, 2021 at 17:08
I accidentally used woodglue that doesn't stain. How do I fix it?
Awarded Jun 4, 2021 at 1:42
how to fix very light scratches in polyurethane finish?
Awarded Mar 10, 2021 at 12:07
Do auger bits have advantages?
Awarded Feb 9, 2021 at 1:50
Are there any extra considerations to gluing pressure treated lumber?
Awarded Feb 8, 2021 at 9:40
Advice for setting screws in dense wood
Awarded Feb 6, 2021 at 1:42
How can I adjust my hand plane to take an even cut across its width?
Awarded Feb 6, 2021 at 1:42
How do I temporarily attach two pieces of wood together for machining?
Awarded Feb 4, 2021 at 7:52
How to finish a branch to keep the bark (partially) on?
Awarded Jan 22, 2021 at 5:48
How to can I repair/mitigate rot in the center of a Western Cedar tree round?
Awarded Jan 21, 2021 at 6:16
When sharpening, how do I assess what grit to start on?
Awarded Jan 20, 2021 at 13:27
How do I make a table top from oak 1" x 4"
Awarded Jan 19, 2021 at 7:36
How can you safely operate a router table without a fence?
Awarded Jan 7, 2021 at 9:48
Pyrography criteria to justify changing tools with different woods?
Awarded Jan 5, 2021 at 18:20
How does Frank Klausz achieve a >90 turn with a turning saw without cleanup when cutting dovetails?
Awarded Jan 4, 2021 at 13:10
Why is my dust collector way too loud?
Awarded Jan 2, 2021 at 14:10
When making a box joint, how do I calculate the width of the board so that the teeth appear even?
Awarded Dec 31, 2020 at 18:16
Does circular saw diameter bear on anything but maximum cut depth?
Awarded Dec 30, 2020 at 20:19
Finishing a desk or tabletop?
Awarded Dec 22, 2020 at 4:35
Using smooth dowel pegs
Awarded Dec 17, 2020 at 7:41
Why is my countersink bit making hexagonal holes?
Awarded Oct 24, 2020 at 13:22
What are the jointer-specific steps for removing warp in lumber?
Awarded Sep 19, 2020 at 18:57
How much grit do I need?
Awarded Jun 4, 2020 at 20:10
How to soundproof the Wood Shop?
Awarded Jan 12, 2020 at 12:20
Properly securing a ramp
Awarded Sep 27, 2019 at 19:15
What drove the design for the traditional tang?
Awarded Sep 4, 2019 at 13:55
Can you use painted wood in a planer without damaging the tool?
Awarded Aug 20, 2019 at 14:20
What is this brace bit cutter tool exactly and how is it used?
Awarded Jul 12, 2019 at 21:35
What is a good finish for shot glasses?
Awarded Jul 11, 2019 at 6:45
Table saw top treatment
Awarded Jun 9, 2019 at 22:55
How do I drill a hole exactly in the center of a circle?
Awarded Jun 5, 2019 at 3:00
What is the best finish for wood in a bathroom
Awarded May 29, 2019 at 17:55
Can I apply polyurethane over oil before oil cures?
Awarded May 26, 2019 at 5:55
Riving knife options for table saws which came with splitters?
Awarded May 6, 2019 at 1:55
How to cut a parallel groove on three dimensional profile
Awarded Apr 7, 2019 at 6:20
Can I cut wood with a blade for aluminium?
Awarded Mar 27, 2019 at 9:08
Making fake/pseudo plugs or caps
Awarded Mar 9, 2019 at 5:50
What is the difference between full overlay and half overlay hinges?
Awarded Mar 8, 2019 at 17:55
Is there a recommended distance between dog holes on a work bench?
Awarded Feb 16, 2019 at 7:40
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