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What types of food-safe finishes work best for protecting wood that will be outdoors?

finishing toxicity

Sep 16 '15 at 14:16 Community♦ 1

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How can I safely move complete 4 ft x 8 ft sheets of plywood alone?

safety plywood materials

Apr 6 '16 at 21:56 Community♦ 1

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My band saw blade consistently slips off. What are some common causes of this?

tool-maintenance band-saw tool-repair

Sep 8 '17 at 23:20 RIKKARDO54 1

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In what situations would I use a belt sander versus a random orbit sander?

finishing sanding power-tools random-orbit-sander

Feb 1 at 10:41 Graphus 45.1k

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What is a good way to prevent jointed tabletops from bowing when tightening fasteners or the glue sets?

joinery fasteners warp

Aug 20 '18 at 20:09 Robert Edwards 31

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Does knotty wood dull a hand plane faster than normal wood?

hand-tools plane

Apr 1 '15 at 8:26 Graphus 45.1k

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How does one properly mount a breadboard end?

joinery wood-movement

Sep 10 '16 at 21:04 Community♦ 1

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Why would someone cut a miter in a tenon?

joinery

May 25 '15 at 2:04 Caleb 4,234

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Are spline joints inherently stronger than a standard butt miter joint?

joinery durability

May 4 '15 at 15:33 Graphus 45.1k

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What is the difference between full overlay and half overlay hinges?

cabinetry hinges

May 23 '15 at 21:32 rob♦ 16.6k

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Can one safely mount an 8“ blade in a 10” saw if the arbor sizes are compatible?

safety table-saw

May 4 '15 at 12:52 lars 1,496

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How do I secure wheels to a workbench?

workbench community-project stability

Sep 11 '15 at 3:49 Community♦ 1

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Is there a procedure or equation to calculate optimal height of a seat based on a given person?

furniture

Mar 20 at 13:16 Serg Tsirkov 1

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Should I drain my air compressor after every use?

safety tool-maintenance air-tools

May 7 '15 at 16:16 bowlturner♦ 12.8k

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Can one install bench dog holes in soft surfaces like MDF or softwoods?

workbench bench-dogs

Mar 27 '15 at 19:45 rob♦ 16.6k

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Would sandwiching MDF between two layers of hardwood make an acceptable workbench table?

workbench hardwood

Mar 27 '15 at 19:20 Community♦ 1

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When making a box joint, how do I calculate the width of the board so that the teeth appear even?

joinery

Oct 7 at 4:45 user5624 11

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Does engineered bamboo require considerations for expansion and contraction?

design durability

Sep 27 '15 at 9:54 Graphus 45.1k

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How does one make a perfect circle on a table saw?

table-saw jig

Apr 24 '15 at 21:16 WhatRoughBeast 662

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How do I completely disassemble a hand plane to clean it and then reassemble it?

hand-tools plane tool-maintenance

Apr 16 '15 at 16:51 aaron 2,291

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What are the handles/wheels called when making a homemade vise (like a moxon?)

tools terminology

Apr 6 '15 at 16:13 drs 2,139

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How does one measure stock for miter cuts?

measurement planning

Mar 19 '15 at 4:36 rob♦ 16.6k

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How can I change speeds on my old lathe?

lathe

Mar 14 '17 at 3:16 Ecnerwal 835

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How do I avoid tearout when planing end-grain? [duplicate]

plane end-grain hand-planing community-project tolerance

May 4 '15 at 15:30 Community♦ 1

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When building a shelving unit, how does having the rails and stiles be out of square affect the alignment of the shelf?

joinery measurement

Mar 22 '15 at 14:19 Community♦ 1

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What finishes are compatible with HVLP spraying?

finishing

Nov 2 '15 at 4:08 LeeG 6,972

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How do I make a wooden garter/captive washer?

tool-maintenance jig design

Apr 23 '15 at 13:47 bowlturner♦ 12.8k

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27 Questions

What types of food-safe finishes work best for protecting wood that will be outdoors?

How can I safely move complete 4 ft x 8 ft sheets of plywood alone?

My band saw blade consistently slips off. What are some common causes of this?

In what situations would I use a belt sander versus a random orbit sander?

What is a good way to prevent jointed tabletops from bowing when tightening fasteners or the glue sets?

Does knotty wood dull a hand plane faster than normal wood?

How does one properly mount a breadboard end?

Why would someone cut a miter in a tenon?

Are spline joints inherently stronger than a standard butt miter joint?

What is the difference between full overlay and half overlay hinges?

Can one safely mount an 8“ blade in a 10” saw if the arbor sizes are compatible?

How do I secure wheels to a workbench?

Is there a procedure or equation to calculate optimal height of a seat based on a given person?

Should I drain my air compressor after every use?

Can one install bench dog holes in soft surfaces like MDF or softwoods?

Would sandwiching MDF between two layers of hardwood make an acceptable workbench table?

When making a box joint, how do I calculate the width of the board so that the teeth appear even?

Does engineered bamboo require considerations for expansion and contraction?

How does one make a perfect circle on a table saw?

How do I completely disassemble a hand plane to clean it and then reassemble it?

What are the handles/wheels called when making a homemade vise (like a moxon?)

How does one measure stock for miter cuts?

How can I change speeds on my old lathe?

How do I avoid tearout when planing end-grain? [duplicate]

When building a shelving unit, how does having the rails and stiles be out of square affect the alignment of the shelf?

What finishes are compatible with HVLP spraying?

How do I make a wooden garter/captive washer?