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20th January 2010, 10:36 AM
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What kind of cut is this called? And how do you do it?
Ok its not a crosscut or a rip I'm taking about....suppose I have a 2x10, and I want to slice it edgewise in half so that I have 2 1x10s. What type of cut is this called? And can it be done with a...
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14th January 2010, 04:46 PM
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What could I make with a small board of red oak?
I have some red oak left over from a project, a 2ft 1x4. It's a nice piece of wood and I would like to do something with it. I was thinking of making a few oak handles for tools, but I'm not sure...
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8th January 2010, 11:30 AM
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How do I make sure the sides and bottom of a mortise are perfectly flat/square?
I am working on a project which is basically just a block of oak that will hold drill and screwdriver bits. I made my first ever mortise, it is a rectangular cavity which will hold a screwdriver...
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30th December 2009, 10:41 AM
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Is there a non toxic alternative to polyurethane?
I'm building a food/water bowl stand for my dog. I would like to coat it with something to protect from water. Is there something I can use that is non toxic that would be safe? Thanks
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29th December 2009, 06:17 PM
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What is the correct way to plane board edges?
I'm not sure the right way to secure them so that you can use a plane on narrow edge. Also I can't figure out how to plane edges without splintering the edges.
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24th December 2009, 07:09 AM
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Furniture, cabinets, etc
Furniture, cabinets, etc
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24th December 2009, 06:53 AM
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What skills/attributes are needed to be a successful self employed woodworker?
Not sure if this is the most appropriate forum for this question. I like the idea of making furniture or other wood items out of my garage for a living. What things do you need to make this happen?...
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24th December 2009, 06:15 AM
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Whats the best lumber to keep around for projects
I don't like having to always go to the hardware store, so I'd like to keep a decent supply of lumber around for projects. What are the most commonly used dimensions/lumber types etc that would be...
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21st December 2009, 12:07 PM
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Need ideas for wall mounted folding work bench
I would like to build a workbench up against the wall in my garage. The area I would like to build it is right next to where I park the car. I could fit the bench there and still fit the car in, but...