Questions tagged [furniture]
Making, repairing, finishing or refinishing
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How bore out a shallow sink into a 2x10"?
I have a set of standing shelves that are built from standard home store 2x10"s. I wanted to repurpose the shelf as a place for my houseplants. When I water the plants, there is a lot of drainage ...
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Half-lap joints for day-bed build?
I'm building a 30"x80" daybed with a simple rectangular structure for the frame. I plan to use 2x6 pine cut to length for the frame. Please do not try to talk me out of the pine, I already ...
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Adding finish to a painted wooden table
So I have a table made and I was told that they applied a water based paint over it because I requested it to be black. The wood they used is either palochina or mahogany. As of right now, it isn't ...
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How to make a joint between two pieces of wood look good?
I’m building a counter top and I had to join two pieces of boards with some glue in between. The countertop looks pretty okay, but the joint is very obvious and when I clean it with a bit a water, it ...
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Screws vs. Pocket Holes vs. Traditional Joinery
I have been looking at many websites for woodworking and while I have been an advocate for "proper" woodworking as my late father who was a bench-joiner professed, I have seen many profess ...
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Strength of plywood walls for built-in bookshelves
I am planning on building built-in bookshelves that would span the length of a wall. Each unit would consist of a cabinet base ~2' across with a set of bookshelves mounted on top. The depth of the ...
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How to decide upon leg placement
I have prepared a 7.5 ft x 2.5 ft piece of monkeypod wood that is approximately 2 inches thick. It will serve as a computer desk. The heaviest object on it will be my desktop tower (~25-30 lbs). You ...
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How thick to make toddler bed slats
I'm building a bed for my toddler out of pine, and wondering what dimension wood I should use for the bed slats, and how many. Toddler mattresses are generally on the order of 52" x 27" or 28", so I'm ...
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IKEA Gerton (solid beechwood) treatment with mineral oil?
So I need a new desk, and preferably something that's solid wood that can support my dual-monitor mount without sagging or bending. I currently have an Ikea desk that's made of particleboard, and it's ...
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Do I need to treat or finish lumber if I want to use it for a bed
I'm trying to build a platform bed using 2x4 lumber from Home Depot.
I'm wondering if I need to treat the surface somehow if I want to put the mattress on top of the platform. Will a 2x4 surface be ...
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What's the polishing method to achieve/maintain this smooth, reflective finishing
I bought this set of 30-year old dining table and chairs from Craigslist, and the owner indicated that they would polish them every year. I was stupid not to follow up with a question about their ...
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Choosing wood for long 11'x2' (double) desk top
Options other than butting together two long plywood panels to make the desktop?
Working remotely and need a double desk for my wife and I. We have a great wide window at the end of a room that is ~...
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Custom risers for bed without legs
My bed sits on a frame, so there are no legs to put off the shelf raisers , I am thinking of cutting a lap on 4x4 to the width of bed frame and fastened it with two bolts, for good support I am hoping ...
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How to attach dowel legs to make a side table
I want to make a few small mid century modern style triangle side tables. It's too expensive to buy the shaped legs. My husband can cut the board for the tops. I thought of making legs from round ...
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Stabilizing wobbly hardwood table
Our beautiful old table has taken some damage the last two times we moved. As a result its legs are now somewhat wobbly.
It is a teak table and it is entirely held together by wooden pins. I intend ...
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Add backing to wood rocking chair?
What alternatives do I have to make this rocking chair usable once again?
I was considering cane webbing, but I don't think it would work here.
I was also thinking of using a cheap rug, but I have ...
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How can I distinguish between mold or wear in teak?
I was given a teak patio set that has some damage that I cannot identify as mold or wear. In either case I don’t know how to fix it.
I’ve read a bunch of articles about how to clean with a ...
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Does water-based polyurethane affect paint color?
I recently painted a dresser. I originally painted it a darker gray than I wanted so after putting the initial two coats on I took the paint back to Home Depot and had them lighten the rest of the ...
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How to fix Lysol damage to furniture?
I was cleaning wooden bed with Lysol. Then noticed weird Grey marks after it. Now I can't remove them. Is there any way to fix it?
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Turned-leg bench: splayed or straight?
I want to build a bench with legs that go through the top that is similar to this:
I have two main questions.
I am thinking of doing the legs straight up and down for a more minimal, easier ...
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What is the purpose of a fireplace mantel?
The fireplace mantel or mantelpiece, also known as a chimneypiece, originated in medieval times as a hood that projected over a fire grate to catch the smoke. The term has evolved to include the ...
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Table top attachment with aprons on only two sides
I'm building a small computer/writing desk. It will have a solid top, so I'm figuring out how to attach it to the frame to allow for wood movement.
I planned on using tabletop fasteners (Z clips), ...
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Questions about making mirror frame
I am trying to make a frame for a smart mirror, I have only made the inner frame(in the picture, the sides are 12 inches, and the top and bottom are 28 inches, the monitor is slightly smaller than the ...
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How do I fix a wobbly bench?
So I just finished building this bench:
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/fancy-x-farmhouse-bench?page=0
I like the bench everything came together really well and everything seems ...
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Extract snapped screw buried in wood (not just stripped head)
One side of our solid oak bed has detached from the leg, as the 4 hardened steel screws on part of the bracket have snapped clean off, leaving the rest of the screw buried in the wood, about 0.5-1.0mm ...
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How do cabinet makers achieve seamless joins
How do cabinet makers achieve a seamless fit when joining panels with dowels to make up their furniture? The dowels obviously help align the panels perfectly, but to avoid a half millimetre gap along ...
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Design: Adjustable/Collapsible Wooden Table Leg
I'm looking to make a wooden table that has collapsible legs. My current idea is just to have the leg basically fold into itself but I'm unsure how sturdy this would be. This also means that the legs ...
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Hinge Identification, Usage, and Limitations
I'm currently attempting to make a table that folds in order to be easily stowed away. I'm currently looking at either a Self Supporting Sewing Machine Hinge, a Folding Flap Table Hinge, or Adjustable ...
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Is it possible to repair scratches to this sort of wear?
I recently started using this desk, last used by an old relative I'm very fond of.
There's a wide array of scratches and marks on it:
I like that it's worn, but I'd like to know if it's possible ...
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Which weight bearing knockdown joints
I'm building a Murphy bed with 18mm plywood.
I would like to use knock-down joints for the sides of the base (outer-frame). My research led me to cross dowels (see below)
When doing some tests ...
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If I make a stool from this composite (?) wood, will it end in tears?
I want to try making a stool based on this video series by Paul Sellers. Unlike Paul, I will use some power tools (power drill, oscillating tool for sanding/cutting, maybe rotary tool for sanding). ...
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How to achieve a rounded edge on a thick panel of solid, hard wood
I am trying to make a corner shelf that would match some existing pieces of furniture. I cannot understand how the edge was made, or more precisely, how I could achieve something similar.
The round ...
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base for “standing table” strong enough?
Hi, I'm trying to raise my work desk to use as a standing desk to help with back pain and concentration as cheaply as possible with minimal cutting. I'd like for it to last at least a year.
Expecting ...
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How to prevent epoxy from running out of wood voids
I'm building a pair of 3-drawer nightstands and using a slab of cypress for the drawer faces.
The final pour of epoxy started out fine, just "proud" of the surface in the major voids, but ...
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Restore to originality
I would like to restore a 1946 lane coffee table to the original. Was the original finish lacquer or shellac?
If no one knows I will go with lacquer over a shellac base.
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Calculate the size of furniture which are available in the picture
Is there is any software which can calculate the size of furniture which are present on picture or image For Example I have an image of furniture I want to calculate its length, width , height size of ...
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Edge glued panels vs. plywood for furniture
I'm in the process of designing a Murphy bed (wall bed) and most plans I've found so far recommend the use of 3/4 inch (19mm) thick plywood. While some like the look of plywood, I was considering some ...
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What is the name of this metalwork for decorating furniture?
I'd like to decorate a cabinet with metalwork, but I can't search for this item of metalwork because I have no idea what it's called.
It looks like a brass boob and nipple (sorry, but it does) and is ...
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What should be done to treat decorative wood for outdoor use?
I'm building a live edge bench in memory of a loved one, and would like it to last as long as possible while weathering the elements year round. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, which means we get ...
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What are some tricks to draw long arcs along a table apron
I'd like to cut an arc along a table's apron, like in the image below.
To scribe an arc circle for a gentle curve, e.g. 1" in height at the apogee and spanning a 48"-long apron, one would need to ...
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dylon material dyed wood and watco oil and wax finish on oak
I have stripped down a 60s oak dinning table and chairs with paint stripper, then washed with TPS as per paint remover instructions. I then dyed the wood with Dylon material dye "deep blue".
The ...
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How do you tell whether a piece of furniture is veneered?
What are good telltale signs of solid wood vs veneered furniture that you can identify from a picture?
For example, the hutch below?
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What knock down hardware can I use on this platform bed frame?
Basically, I want to be able to make the platform of this bed easy to take apart, because I'd like to be able to easily move it by myself. I'd like knock-down fasteners to be used in a way that the ...
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Repurposing Round Dining Table
I just acquired a 42” diameter solid pine kitchen table. I would like to cut and hinge each side parallel to the center cut where the leaf extension goes. It seems pretty straightforward but haven’t ...
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Resources for wooden furniture projects without glue, nails or screws
I am looking for resources (mostly books) on how to build wooden furniture without glue, nails or screws (preferably with only hand tools). I would like to learn the techniques involved in this as ...
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Wood movement with L-shaped mitred leaning shelf
I'm doing a built-in for a closet. The closet is over the stairs so its front is sloped. I created an L shaped front and shelf from solid maple. The bottom foot or so is up against the wall that I can ...
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What is the minimal spacing between edge of leg pommel and mortise and tenon apron (intersected by tusk tenon)
I would like to balance aesthetics and strength for a craftsman-style tusked tenon table frame. Are there rules of thumb to determine how close to the leg corner an apron should be?
(as a preamble, I ...
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Would a threaded insert placed in or near the seam of a biscuit joint affect its strength?
Hopefully the question is clear. The threaded insert would be about a 1/2" long, and the lumber would be 8/4. The insert would be for a leg or a headboard bracket. If it would compromise strength, I ...
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How can I fix this wobbly desk
I have built a very simple desk out of laminated panels; two legs connected with a back board held by L brackets.
Problem is it is still quite wobbly horizontally and I was hoping the back board ...
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How can I paint furniture so that it can be stripped later?
We have an old cherry table that my wife wants to paint. I'm not keen on painting stained wood, but I want to keep her happy. Is there a way to paint stained wood to make it easier to strip again ...
