User Peter Grace

3

19

votes

4

answers

7k

views

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

1

16

votes

10

answers

16k

views

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

15

votes

4

answers

16k

views

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

1

14

votes

5

answers

21k

views

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

finishing sanding power-tools random-orbit-sander

Feb 1 '19 at 10:41 Graphus 50.6k

4

13

votes

4

answers

14k

views

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

1

12

votes

2

answers

5k

views

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 2,646

12

votes

4

answers

787

views

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

hand-tools plane

Apr 1 '15 at 8:26 Graphus 50.6k

2

11

votes

1

answer

15k

views

How does one properly mount a breadboard end?

joinery wood-movement

Sep 10 '16 at 21:04 Community♦ 1

11

votes

1

answer

922

views

Why would someone cut a miter in a tenon?

joinery

May 25 '15 at 2:04 Caleb 5,730

2

11

votes

1

answer

59k

views

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

cabinetry hinges

May 23 '15 at 21:32 rob♦ 18k

11

votes

2

answers

4k

views

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

joinery durability

May 4 '15 at 15:33 Graphus 50.6k

9

votes

4

answers

8k

views

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

joinery

Dec 21 at 12:53 Renaissance Man 11

9

votes

5

answers

13k

views

How do I secure wheels to a workbench?

workbench community-project stability

Sep 11 '15 at 3:49 Community♦ 1

1

8

votes

3

answers

901

views

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

furniture

Mar 20 '19 at 13:16 Serg Tsirkov 1

8

votes

1

answer

1k

views

Should I drain my air compressor after every use?

safety tool-maintenance air-tools

May 7 '15 at 16:16 bowlturner♦ 13.7k

8

votes

2

answers

4k

views

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

workbench bench-dogs

Mar 27 '15 at 19:45 rob♦ 18k

8

votes

3

answers

695

views

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

workbench hardwood

Mar 27 '15 at 19:20 Community♦ 1

7

votes

1

answer

131

views

Does engineered bamboo require considerations for expansion and contraction?

design durability

Sep 27 '15 at 9:54 Graphus 50.6k

7

votes

4

answers

5k

views

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

table-saw jig

Apr 24 '15 at 21:16 WhatRoughBeast 793

6

votes

3

answers

2k

views

How does one measure stock for miter cuts?

measurement planning

2h ago Steve Ives 109

2

6

votes

2

answers

10k

views

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 2,346

6

votes

1

answer

1k

views

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

tools terminology

Apr 6 '15 at 16:13 drs 3,411

5

votes

5

answers

3k

views

How can I change speeds on my old lathe?

lathe

Mar 14 '17 at 3:16 Ecnerwal 865

5

votes

2

answers

2k

views

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

5

votes

2

answers

263

views

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

4

votes

1

answer

69

views

What finishes are compatible with HVLP spraying?

finishing

Nov 2 '15 at 4:08 LeeG 7,530

4

votes

1

answer

553

views

How do I make a wooden garter/captive washer?

tool-maintenance jig design

Apr 23 '15 at 13:47 bowlturner♦ 13.7k

Stack Exchange Network

current community

your communities

more stack exchange communities

Next privilege

Next badge

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

Does engineered bamboo require considerations for expansion and contraction?

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

How does one measure stock for miter cuts?

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 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?