| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Sleigh Bed Frame | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I was recently staying at a friends apartment and bent a piece of the frame on his Hudson Sleigh ...
A: Ravi, Are you talking about a metal piece? Whenever I need to straighten out a piece of bent metal, ...
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| distressed furniture | 11/7/2009 |
Q: My son is building a coffee table for me in shop class. I told him I liked the distressed look ...
A: Sharon, There are a lot of ways to distress furniture, but one of the easiest ways I've done it is ...
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| make a light wood darker. | 11/5/2009 |
Q: i have a light wood TV stand, and i would like to turn it into a cherry dark wood. is there any ...
A: Paige, In order for your TV stand to be stained darker, you will have to strip off the existing ...
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| cherry table top | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I want to build a cherry table that will be 5' x 5'. I'd love to use the wood grain to make a ...
A: Greg, Much better plan - what you've described are called breadboard ends. If you have access to ...
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| cherry table top | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I want to build a cherry table that will be 5' x 5'. I'd love to use the wood grain to make a ...
A: You're asking some good questions about making that 5x5 tabletop, and I'll try to help. ...
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| candy dish | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I made a candy dish and want to know what stain or finish to put on safely so not to poison anyone.
A: Bob, The best non-toxic finish is plain mineral oil. Make sure the wood is sanded well, and wipe it ...
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| solidified danish oil | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have a can of danish oil that has solidified over time.....is there any point in trying to liquify ...
A: Rosemary, When danish oil drys out, it pretty much turns to a solid/gel state. I have not found a ...
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| Pine bread box finishes? | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I very much appreciated your column warning people not to use linseed oil on pine. My question is: ...
A: I guess my first question would be - are you sure you want to do anything at all to the wood? It ...
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| Making a bed | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I trying to make a bed I have the tools and the wood but I don't know where to start. It needs to be ...
A: It's hard to know what you're capable of building, without knowing what sort of tools you own. Also, ...
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| Solid Alder Doors - Cupping | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I am a construction manger and we are just finishing off a condo renovation on the ocean. The ...
A: Darren, There is a method for gluing up solid wood panels that will minimize that cupping. It's not ...
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| How to remove dresser drawers from track? | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a new wood dresser and chest of drawers, but no matter what I do I can not ...
A: It's really difficult to answer your question, as there are so many center mounted drawer slides out ...
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| converting armoire base to a tv console | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just bought a 40" flat screen TV. Instead of spending big bucks on a cheaply made ...
A: It's a fairly common thing to want to change an armoire to a TV cabinet. Because the remote won't ...
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| reducing back pitch angle of a sofa | 10/9/2009 |
Q: My sofas have too much Back Pitch Angle so when sat on, one's back go too far back; very ...
A: I agree with you, I'm not sure raising the front of the frame is going to accomplish what you're ...
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| Wood Veneer | 10/4/2009 |
Q: water spilt on wood veneer table, now it has little tiny bubbles and feels rough, is there a way to ...
A: Carol, Sometimes, you can work a little glue under the veneer, and then clamp it down with ...
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| re-stained wood | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I have a old bedroom set that is a medium oak. I would like to re-stain it a darker oak and I am ...
A: Monna, There are two types of finishes for wood - penetrating ones and surface ones. They do ...
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| MDF vs Plywood | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Is it advisable to use MDF in Kitchen cabinets or is it better to use good quality plyboard? Some ...
A: Aniruddha, There is a huge difference between MDF (medium density fiberboard) and plywood. Picture ...
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| Hardwood solids | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Is hardwood solids the same as solid hardwoods. A lot of the furniture available on the Intenet ...
A: Laura, Let's back up a bit. There are two types of tree classifications - deciduous trees, which ...
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| Hardwood solids | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Is hardwood solids the same as solid hardwoods. A lot of the furniture available on the Intenet ...
A: Laura, That is a really good question, and one that I'm afraid I can't definitively answer. It's ...
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| Popular/birch vs. baltic birch plywood | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I got quotes from two cabinet makers for my kitchen. One is using poplar/birch for my drawers and ...
A: Emily, Are you sure you got that right? Baltic Birch is plywood, which should not only be cheaper ...
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| maple table top | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I work in a professional kitchen and we just ordered a new maple topped work table. What is the ...
A: Natasha, My family was in the restaurant business for many years, so I know all about wanting to ...
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| spot on furniture | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I thoughtlessly sat a bottle of rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol on an antique table. It left a white ...
A: I suspect that the finish on your antique table is shellac, as alcohol will leave white stains on ...
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| replacing tambour door in track | 8/20/2009 |
Q: One side of the tambour door on my appliance garage has pooped out. I can't figure out a way to get ...
A: Rose, There is usually an area on the sides of the appliance garage where you can slip in the ...
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| restoring oak | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have 30 year old oak kitchen cabinets, replacing them is NOT an option. From years of handling ...
A: Barb, I have two suggestions for you to try. If the grease and grime is really bad, I would buy ...
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| IKEA furniture fittings | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I realize this question may be bit off the area of "wood" working but here goes. I am an ...
A: Bill, Not sure I can help, but some of those fittings are KD (knock-down) fittings, so they're ...
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| OOPS!!! | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I recently build an overhead cabinet for a friend. I'm new to the cabinet making but enjoy it ...
A: Welcome to the "wonderful" world of cabinetmaking. (I actually had a similar bad day today, so don't ...
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| sealing wood | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I had two cabinet doors made approximately 27x40. Typical tongue and groove construction, wood. ...
A: Richard, If your cabinet doors were approximately 27x40, then the panels were probably around ...
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| plainer front legs for old wing chair | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have an old wing chair that was recovered about 10 years ago to update it. I would like to find a ...
A: Pat, There are a few places that I use for replacement wooden parts, such as the ones you want for ...
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| Bed frame with drawers | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I am a novice when it comes to wood working and do not have a lot of tools. I am willing to make ...
A: Michael, While your criteria (easy to build, and able to be broken down) are both somewhat doable, ...
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| researching cabinets | 7/26/2009 |
Q: We want to put in some cabinets on either side of our living-room fire place with glass doors for ...
A: Emily, I'm not sure that the type of material used to build the cabinets would matter all that much ...
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| Cutting board materials | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am aware hardwoods should be used for cutting board materials, but recently ran in to an apartment ...
A: Delane, You're right to question whether plywood used as a cutting board could potentially transfer ...
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| Polyurithane | 7/20/2009 |
Q: For a final coat, can I thin my "Poly." to make it go on thinner?
A: Bill, Yes, you can thin down poly to help it flow. But remember, the thinner the poly, the less ...
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| tools to dismantle my sleigh bed | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I bought a custom California king mahogany sleigh bed in a Furniture store somewhere in LA, CA about ...
A: Kim, Got your message on my woodworking blog, you can write to me at: jamie@wooditis.com. Make ...
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| proper tools to cut cabinets | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I am going to remove a cooktop replace it with a freestanding range. I need to cut my cabinet what ...
A: Tony, I'll need more information before I can answer your question. What sort of saw are you ...
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| Plastic Laminate | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a desk top that is covered with a piece of laminate (Formica). It is secure to the top but I ...
A: John, I have applied laminate right over an older layer of laminate, but you have to make sure that ...
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| stiff drawers | 6/30/2009 |
Q: is there something you can do to make drawers that are almost impossible to pull out of the chest ...
A: Jeanne, This is just a guess, but I think humidity/ambient moisture is what is causing your drawer ...
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| kitchen booth seat back slant | 6/21/2009 |
Q: i have read your prevoius answer regarding kitchen booths and plan to buy the Jim Tolson book you ...
A: Sally, You're right about a slanted seat back being more comfy. That said, there really isn't a ...
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| Frameless cabinets hinging | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have to make a frameless cabinet that is 84" wide x 27" high with two doors side by side, for a ...
A: Mike, Try this link: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=20 You can also make your own slots ...
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| Frameless cabinets hinging | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have to make a frameless cabinet that is 84" wide x 27" high with two doors side by side, for a ...
A: Mike, I'm not sure you can hang these doors without having them sag, since the dimension (if I ...
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| Can't remove drawer due to drawer stops | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Jamie, I just purchased a 7-drawer dresser from the Stanley Young America Summerhaven collection. ...
A: Mark, I took a look at that website you supplied. It looks like there is some part of the drawer ...
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| Can't remove drawer due to drawer stops | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Jamie, I just purchased a 7-drawer dresser from the Stanley Young America Summerhaven collection. ...
A: Mark, Although I am unfamiliar with the specific Stanley Young America Summerhaven collection, it ...
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| cherry cabinets/ measurements | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I'm building kitchen cabinets. I'm trying to develop a cut list. measuring one cabinet- 2@26"x 12" ...
A: Michael, Yes, that would be the proper way to figure out the square footage for your plywood. There ...
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| Kitchen Island Cabinet | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am about to buy a house. Before we move in we have to put down laminate floors throughout (incl. ...
A: JD, The best way to extend that cabinet is to probably build a narrow cabinet to fit the opening, ...
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| Tiling a wooden tabletop | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I am interested in tiling a tabletop with bisque tiles that I have glazed myself. I read in an ...
A: The reason I suggest silicone caulk for adhering tile is that it is a flexible bond. See, wood moves ...
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| Orientation of annual ring when glueing up. | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I have been making furniture as a hobby for over thirty years but never faced with this situation. I ...
A: Barry, I've learned a couple of tricks about making legs like yours, I hope I can help. First, if ...
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| Staple guage for cabinets | 5/18/2009 |
Q: What Guage staples should I use to assemble kitchen cabinets? I am building some cabinets and ...
A: Dan, A staple gun would be one of the last tools I would consider using when making kitchen ...
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| teak furniture - refinish | 5/16/2009 |
Q: We have solid teak furniture throughout the house (Living room, bedroom, dining room, and family ...
A: You're on the right track - if you want your teak furniture to feel more like real wood, you must ...
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| Indoor furniture waterproofing | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I have an indoor old style timer divan (bed/chair). I am thinking of putting something like this in ...
A: It really depends what finish your divan has on it right now. Before I can tell you what to put on ...
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| Coffee table legs | 5/8/2009 |
Q: my husband and I are working on building a coffee table and are having troubles coming up with the ...
A: If I understand your question correctly, you want to make the edge of the table flush with the ...
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| Dresser Drawer Slides | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Over the years I have had many dresser draws with many types of drawer slides, all wood, plastic, ...
A: You're right, there are a lot of different drawer slides out there, I'll try to give you a little ...
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| 3/4" plywood bar top | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Aloha, i was woundering if i could make a bar top out of just3/4" oak veneer plywood with solid oak ...
A: Aloha Lara, A 3/4" sheet of plywood is technically strong enough to be a counter top, but it will ...
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| Drawer/Furniture pieces | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have 3 chest of drawers that are in great shape except for the plastic pieces that are mounted ...
A: Don, It sounds like you have a center mount drawer slide, those were popular a while ago, and ...
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| Woodworking | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Im new to woodworking and I recently took on a bookcase project. I need to make 2 stiles by ...
A: Gluing two boards together is a fundamental operation to woodworking, so it's wise to learn it the ...
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| Nail guns | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I am planning to install some new baseboard and using a nail gun for the first time. I watched some ...
A: Clark, Along the entire bottom of a wall, there is a 2x4 that runs flat along the floor, called a ...
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| Finishing cedar blanket chest | 4/14/2009 |
Q: we are building our granddaughter a cedar lined blanket chest using red oak. We at first thought we ...
A: I'm not sure what you read about Danish Oil, and about adding coats each year, but I'm here to tell ...
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| moisture meter | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I live in a a very dry area , considered high desert south of Laramie Wy about 8000 ft. I just ...
A: Hey Steve, I don't really know too much about moisture meters, so I wasn't going to pass on ...
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| woodworking | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I'm building a mantel out of knotty alder & would like to know what would be the best material to ...
A: I've seen a lot of discussion about what makes the best filler for knot holes, but I'll tell you ...
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| grain orientation | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I am building custom floating stairs out of douglas fir (2+" x 12" x 36" true) which will be ...
A: There has been much discussion about the concept you mentioned -- what is the correct way to orient ...
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| cabinets | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Our kitchen cabinets are splitting. They are a five piece door. It starts with a hairline crack ...
A: I'm not completely sure I understand the splitting that you're describing on your five piece cabinet ...
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| gluing up apron to legs | 4/9/2009 |
Q: how do make sure its all square,or do you just use a set square to check angles
A: Without knowing the type of joint you're using to attach the apron to the legs, it's hard to answer ...
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| kitchen cabinets falling from the walls | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a two door kitchen cabinet that is falling from the top of the wall. How can this be ...
A: Generally, a wall hung cabinet is installed by screwing it into the studs behind the drywall on ...
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| Garage Cabinets | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Jamie, The two choices for our garage cabinets are: 1) Particleboard that is coated on both sides ...
A: Ray, Small world, I live in LV too. Reading your question reminds me that I need to build myself ...
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| maple for cabinets.(reply to patricia} | 4/5/2009 |
Q: in a former article re cabinets, you discussed the choices of hardwoods,ie alder, birch, maybe oak, ...
A: Robert, Don't get me wrong, Maple is a lovely wood. As a woodworker, it's a little difficult, in ...
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| maple for cabinets.(reply to patricia} | 4/4/2009 |
Q: in a former article re cabinets, you discussed the choices of hardwoods,ie alder, birch, maybe oak, ...
A: I think that previous answer of mine that said "never Maple" was referring to something specific ...
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| new cabinet finish is chipping | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Our new custom maple cabinets recently arrived stained and laquered, then all were re-stained a ...
A: Brent, Let me first say that your YouTube video was the coolest! I've been asked a lot of questions ...
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| question on solid top | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I am trying to build the attached table & base, which I designed. Actually it will have 2 of the ...
A: Gene, I'm not sure why you think a table top like this would split, assuming that it's been put ...
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| drawers, basic | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I would like to make myself a basic functional dresser but it seems pretty complicated and I am very ...
A: You're somewhat correct in thinking that a dresser is just a big box, with drawer slides attached on ...
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| Polyurethan over Watco Danish Oil | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a newly build coffee table in walnut. It will likely see it's share of coffee cups, drinks, ...
A: Yes, you can put polyurethane over oil, but you must let the oil cure first. How long? That's a good ...
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| Support for a canopy bed | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I'm in the process of planning out a canopy bed for my fiance and I. We are beginners at this and ...
A: There is a good book about bed making (Beds by Jeff Miller) that goes over a lot of information on ...
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| Woodworking | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am sanding by hand some doors and drawers, which have been stripped, so that I can refinish a ...
A: Sue, I'm guilty of sanding without a mask all the time, and I'm not proud of it. Some woods are ...
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| Building a bar and related cabinets | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I would appreciate some help if you are able to assist. I have an area in my basement 13'L x 10'D ...
A: Marvin, This question brings up a lot of questions on my part - do you have tools? Skills? A place ...
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| ROS Choice | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am remodeling my kitchen. I am going to build all the cabinets for the kitchen, quite a few, ...
A: Jamie, Thanks for your nice words about my site and my work. :) It's ironic; I am in the market to ...
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| box spring issue | 3/19/2009 |
Q: not sure if you can help or not but I recently moved and cannot fit my queen size boxspring up the ...
A: Tiffany, As long as your mattress is supported underneath, you can get away without using a box ...
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| ROS Choice | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I am remodeling my kitchen. I am going to build all the cabinets for the kitchen, quite a few, ...
A: It's just my opinion, but I would worry about two things using a ROS on plywood. First, if you use ...
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| Curtain Rod | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I need a curtain rod that is at least 155 inches long... and that's the problem, they don't make ...
A: Kathy, Your idea about screwing them together is a good one, but a little difficult to accomplish. ...
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| NEW teak table | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am a amateur woodworker, and have received a new indoor teak table as a gift. (see www.prmit.net ...
A: Jason, The Watco Teak Oil will really bring out the color of the Teak, and provide a decent ...
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| raised panels | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I'd like to put raised panels under a chair rail in my dining room, I've noticed on new construction ...
A: Deb, Sorry I gave you such a long winded answer that wasn't even applicable for what you want to ...
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| raised panels | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I'd like to put raised panels under a chair rail in my dining room, I've noticed on new construction ...
A: There is a wealth of information about wainscot paneling on the web and in DIY magazines. I felt ...
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| outdoor wood cabinets | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I like the look of cherry, teak, and mahogany wood. I am having outdoor wood cabinets built and ...
A: Jacqueline, Cedar is an excellent wood for outdoor applications, Doug Fir wouldn't be near the top ...
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| drawers in cabinet | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have an Asian cabinet that I would like to turn into a jewelry cabinet at a reasonable cost. It ...
A: You will need to build up the inside of the cabinet so that the inside is flush with that "wood ...
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| NEW teak table | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am a amateur woodworker, and have received a new indoor teak table as a gift. (see www.prmit.net ...
A: I just answered a similar question yesterday about Teak, that's funny.... I never get asked about ...
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| teak rocking chairs | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Is it ok to use old english lemon oil on teak chairs?
A: While I've seen Old English lemon oil in the stores, I've never used it. I did a little research on ...
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| More Information Cabinets | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Received your reply--thank you. Last night, my husband and I looked at all the cabinet doors. ...
A: Shirl, I'm not sure what you mean by a "dove" joint. There is a dovetail joint, and a cove joint. ...
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| cabinets | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Received your reply. Yes, you are right that it is a five piece door with a panel. They are ...
A: Shirl, I think there is a relation between the fact that your cheap cabinets weren't splitting, ...
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| kitchen cabinets splitting | 3/5/2009 |
Q: We purchased a new home in the year 2000. Our kitchen cabinets are suppose to be cherry cabinets ...
A: I strongly suspect that the issue with the wood splitting is due to the expansion and contraction of ...
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| serius scratch on hardwood floor | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I pushed a cabinet across our wide board pine floor without realizing that a nail was exposed. I ...
A: Frances, Funny you asked this question, I just did a small repair at my mom's home for a similar ...
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| Kitchen Cabinet | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have a custom made pantry cabinet made of maple with cherry trim. One of the doors warped after a ...
A: Eileen, The only way I know to darken Cherry is to expose it to UV rays. That's what creates that ...
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| Cutting a Hollow Core Door | 2/23/2009 |
Q: After installing 800 sqft of 2 1/4" maple hardwood ( boy was that fun), I have to trim off some of ...
A: Congrats on finishing that hardwood flooring job, that must have been quite a challenge! As to your ...
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| Benches | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have made an 8 foot long trestle table. Now I want to make two 8 foot long benches for either ...
A: If I understood your question, you're asking about the footprint of the bench base, and how big it ...
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| Cleaning mold from a oiled white pine beam | 2/11/2009 |
Q: We're in a 16 yo post & beam in the NH woods. Our bathroom shower has an exposed oiled (okeen) ...
A: You're dead-on correct to think that bleach is an option. But I have a two-part suggestion. Regular ...
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| wood poker table | 2/9/2009 |
Q: we have a maple poker table made by max furniture. the top has warped. i have called them and they ...
A: Anne, If I'm understanding this correctly, your table top is reversible, right? That means that ...
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| wood poker table | 2/8/2009 |
Q: we have a maple poker table made by max furniture. the top has warped. i have called them and they ...
A: Anne, Before I can help with your warped table problem, I'll need a little more information. What ...
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| Wood cutting | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Someone told me that when using a circular saw to cut a piece of wood, it's important to set up the ...
A: I'm not sure I completely understand your question, but I "think" what you mean is if the height of ...
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| Inlaying Tile. | 2/3/2009 |
Q: In your reply to Ruth (10/16/05) you mentioned that you could send her an article you had written on ...
A: Alan, The first thing you'll need to do is draw the area that needs to be routed away. I generally ...
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| Inlaying Tile. | 2/2/2009 |
Q: In your reply to Ruth (10/16/05) you mentioned that you could send her an article you had written on ...
A: Alan, It's a little more difficult to inlay tile into something that you can't clamp a straight ...
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| pine(slat) tv/entertainment center value | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I am looking at purchasing some pieces of furniture to recreate my home office, but don't want to ...
A: J, I took a look at that Craigslist ad for the entertainment center, and although it's a little ...
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| painting oak cabinets | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I HATE my honey stained old oak cabinets but can't afford refacing or replacing so I thought I'd ...
A: Although I'm unfamiliar with the finish you mentioned, the steps that you listed sound very ...
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| kitchen cabinets | 1/27/2009 |
Q: We are in the process of doing a new kitchen and everyone is using different materials and telling ...
A: Doris, Those darn woodworkers! Ask ten guys their opinion, and you'll get ten different answers! So ...
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| Writing surface for desk project | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I'm winding down a desk project that I've built for myself. The desk is two European style cabinet ...
A: Todd, The best way to add edging to a plywood panel, to conceal the ply edges, is probably to wrap ...
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| using a cherry log for fireplace mantel | 1/23/2009 |
Q: We have cut down many trees to build our home. We used the oak to make our floors. We went through ...
A: Bobbie, I don't do a lot of work with air dried lumber, but I can give you a few tips. If that log ...
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| making cabints with maple wood | 1/18/2009 |
Q: We had asked a local cabinet maker who is very talented to build our kitchen cabinets in maple wood. ...
A: Your cabinetmaker is right, Maple can be really problematic. It's one of the harder domestic woods ...
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| Blum Press-In Hinges | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I accidentally bought those press-in hinges for a single cabinet. Do I remove the dowels from the ...
A: Molly, If I understand your question correctly, you have doors that have have the cup and dowel ...
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| question | 1/17/2009 |
Q: We recently bought some bedroom furniture and I assumed it was solid wood. I should have done my ...
A: Melanie, Don't be so hard on yourself, girl! Yes, some pieces of furniture made with an MDF core ...
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| Fastening Wardrobe to the Wall | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Please advise as to best way to fasten pre-fab free standing wardrobe to the wall (wallboard. ...
A: Even though your unit didn't come with a wall strap, it's usually pretty easy to rig something to ...
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| making drawers with glides stable | 1/13/2009 |
Q: To make a dresser safer for children it is recommended that the drawers have stops. For the dresser ...
A: Amy, I'm pretty sure I understand what you're describing, but I'm a little confused about one ...
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| Wood for Outdoor Furniture | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I just recently finished my first major woodworking project - an Adirondack chair made for my mother ...
A: Honestly, it would be a mistake to switch wood in the middle of your project. Any different wood you ...
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| Cheap and simple medium-high bed with storage under | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I saw your answers to some other people who wanted to build beds with storage. I found many nice ...
A: If I were trying to elevate your bed and was on a budget, I would probably make a frame work out of ...
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| Bowing Cabinet | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have a tall broom pantry/closet cabinet and the outside wall is bowing out by about 1/2 inch and ...
A: Bob, If I were doing this repair, I would buy a set of angle brackets, similar to this: ...
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| reestablishing a manufactured edge | 1/3/2009 |
Q: just a quick question. Is there anyway to reestablish an edge on legs to a piece of furniture. Some ...
A: Lou, Can you give me a little more information? Are the legs turned? Tapered? Any specifics you can ...
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| Face planing | 1/2/2009 |
Q: When face planing bowed stock (8' lengths) I prefer to place the wood crown side down, placing my ...
A: Carl, As long as you can flatten one side of your stock, I don't think it matters which side you do ...
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| Drawer guides | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Jamie, we have roller bearing drawer guides in the kitchen and some of the kitchen drawers creep ...
A: Edward, It's a little hard to diagnose this problem without knowing the make of the glide, but I ...
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| Oiling wood ceilings | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Jamie - how would you suggest we apply oil to our home's vaulted wood ceilings (they are pine) - I ...
A: Sally, I have a bias against Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO), so can I discuss that first, before talking ...
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| Face planing | 1/1/2009 |
Q: When face planing bowed stock (8' lengths) I prefer to place the wood crown side down, placing my ...
A: You didn't mention whether or not you own a jointer, but when face planing bowed stock, I always ...
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| Dividing an armoire horizontally. | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful solid oak armoire that I've started to cut horizontally to make into 2 pieces,put ...
A: Glad you finally got the armoire cut apart. It sounded like that was a chore! As far as removing ...
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| gluing cherry boards together | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I am making a cabinet for my daughter to put her doll collection in. It is going to be 72 inches ...
A: Gluing boards is one of the most fundamental procedures of woodworking, and your questions are good ...
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| MDF bookshelves | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking of purchasing an MDF bookshelf with louvered doors offered by Home Decorators. The most ...
A: Richard, When I'm designing a piece of furniture, and have questions about whether or not a shelf ...
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| Adjusting cup hinges | 12/12/2008 |
Q: How do you adjust cup hinges up and down for Kraftmaid Cabinets?
A: Claire, There are a couple of ways to adjust cup hinges, it depends on the make of the hinge. If ...
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| Table top | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Sir; I built a maple dining table with 4" square legs and a top 116"X42" and I designed the support ...
A: Rich, Overhangs are usually gauged by two things - aesthetics and structural stability. When you're ...
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| drill press | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I own a Sears Craftsman 20" drill press (I believe it's the biggest one they sell). Currently the ...
A: Bob, That's a good question, and one I can't definitively answer. But - in the past, when I've used ...
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| Wooden Frame | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I've cut the corners, glued them together with Gorilla Glue, and clamped them overnight. I followed ...
A: That picture really helps, and also shows that you have even less wood (as a gluing surface) than I ...
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| Wooden Frame | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I've cut the corners, glued them together with Gorilla Glue, and clamped them overnight. I followed ...
A: You've assembled that frame just about the same way I would have, except for a couple of things. ...
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| Dividing an armoire horizontally. | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful solid oak armoire that I've started to cut horizontally to make into 2 pieces,put ...
A: Pamela, I love it when women get an idea in their head and just go for it. I mean that, I once had ...
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| Wood vs MDF | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I want to buy a vanity for my daughter and found one that said it was made of "solid wood." I then ...
A: Leslie, Manufacturers that label MDF as solid wood make me want to scream. MDF is (as you ...
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| Dividing an armoire horizontally. | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have a beautiful solid oak armoire that I've started to cut horizontally to make into 2 pieces,put ...
A: I had to sit and think about your question for a few minutes, trying to imagine what could be the ...
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| Under-sink Kitchen cabinet base repair(warped) | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I noticed that you answered a question regarding Under-sink kitchen cabinet base repair in Nov 2007. ...
A: It's going to be somewhat of a big job to replace that damaged bottom under your sink base cabinet, ...
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| Double-Acting Spring Hinges | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could clarify how to hang double-acting spring hinges on a door. My mother ...
A: There are two types of two way hinges that I've worked with - one is really simple to use, so I'm ...
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| Melamine peeling on cupboard door | 11/12/2008 |
Q: The bottom edge of my melamine cupboard door is peeling. I want to glue it down before it breaks ...
A: Yes, you can glue that corner back on, but you'll need to find the proper glue. Also, you may need a ...
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| Replacement cabinet hinge | 11/12/2008 |
Q: One hinge on my kitchen cabinet doors broke and I have not been able to find a replacement that ...
A: That hinge is called a cup hinge, or a European hinge, and while your particular hinge might not be ...
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| Rework wall cabinet | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have an 18 x 30 cabinet over my range that I would like to have reworked to 10 x 30 to make room ...
A: Jason, If you have a tablesaw, you can do this. Yes, it's going to be a challenge, but it's ...
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| Rework wall cabinet | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have an 18 x 30 cabinet over my range that I would like to have reworked to 10 x 30 to make room ...
A: You have no idea how ironic your question is - I have spent the last two days trying to install a ...
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| Can I temporarily convert a buffet to an island? | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Is there a way to attach a glass top to a buffet to convert it into an island that won't mar/ruin ...
A: I think it's possible to convert the buffet to a kitchen island, but you may have to be a little ...
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| cabinets | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have shaker style cabinets with a lacquer finish I would like to make them look aged by antiquing, ...
A: Nancy, Sorry I can't help you much with your question. I specialize in oil finishes, and don't know ...
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| Using sapwood in a bed | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My father is making a mission style bed (queen) for me. He currently has plenty of cherry, but it's ...
A: I've answered a question (sort of) similar to this before, so I am going to cut and paste parts of ...
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| Cleaning wood cabinets | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Not sure if your expertise covers this but I have very nice, wood cabinets in my kitchen. My guess ...
A: I completely understand about the grime on the cabinets, it's tough to clean that greasy sort of ...
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| Shortening a dining table | 11/4/2008 |
Q: We love our table, but would like to cut an 8"center out of it and turn that into an extension, as ...
A: It's ambitious, but if you have tools and skills, you certainly can shorten your table. You didn't ...
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| kitchen cabinets | 11/3/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to fasten kitchen cabinets to a concrete wall and make the fastener look good ...
A: There are a few ways to fasten cabinets to a concrete wall. Basically, the lower cabinets don't need ...
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| Danish Oil for Children's Furniture | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I'm finishing a cradle for my new son and have decided to go with a tinted Danish Oil (Watco). I'm ...
A: Josh, You probably want to think about two things - first, you'll want the finish to cure, so that ...
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| cabinet height | 11/1/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon, I am planning on making a set of floor mounted cabinets to fill a wall in my family ...
A: Keith, If the 36" height is too tall for your taste, you would be fine building it at 30" or 32". ...
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| staining and safe eating surface | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I have used an old can of watco exterior oil (my husband had in his collection) to stain my oak ...
A: Elaine, The length of time to cure depends on weather/humidity conditions where you live. In a dry ...
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| staining and safe eating surface | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have used an old can of watco exterior oil (my husband had in his collection) to stain my oak ...
A: Elaine, A couple of things about your question - First, I think when you measure the toxicity of ...
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| cabinet height | 10/30/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon, I am planning on making a set of floor mounted cabinets to fill a wall in my family ...
A: Your question is a little vague, so it's hard for me to understand what you're asking. You asked ...
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| Danish oil | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I would like to use Varathane Diamond Wood Stain (water clean up) as a tint in natural Danish Oil. ...
A: Peg, If the Varathane Diamond Wood Stain is a water based product, then you cannot use it to tint ...
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| Damaged finish on my dining room table | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I had an ice bucket on my dining room table over night and apparently it had a leak. Now the ...
A: I answered a questions similar to this a while ago, but I don't know if it's saved here on ...
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| can u help? | 10/15/2008 |
Q: have a similar question to the one below. Have a kitchen cupboard door keeps coming off. the problem ...
A: Chris, I'm not sure I can add much more to this answer than what I've already answered in that ...
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| where to find melamine to cover existing mdf cabinets | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I think I'm understanding that the actual cabinets in my kitchen are MDF. It is currently covered ...
A: Kimberly, I just wrote to you directly answering this question, since you'd contacted me at my ...
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| Protecting wood powder room cabinet from water | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I purchased a painted cabinet (made in China) that I plan to retrofit for a powder room cabinet. I ...
A: Lisa, Wow, that was odd, I was just answering another All-Experts question when yours popped up. ...
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| Watco Danish Oil | 10/3/2008 |
Q: from everything I've seen on the net, you seem like the expert in helping this novice use Watco ...
A: James, I can relate to the fact that Watco sometimes will not get a piece of wood as dark as you ...
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| Watco Danish Oil | 10/3/2008 |
Q: from everything I've seen on the net, you seem like the expert in helping this novice use Watco ...
A: Well, that's sort of cool to be called the Watco expert on the web. Maybe I should ask them to hire ...
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| trim cutting | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I want to learn how to cut the trim - cherry - which will cover the raw edge of a greenboard fascia ...
A: When I answer a question here, I have the option of giving a response that the question is too long ...
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| Starting a Custom Designed Furniture Business | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I stumbled on this site and thought you might be a good resource. My partner and I are building a ...
A: Shannon, Although your questions sound specific, they're a little too vague for me to answer ...
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| formica | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I am making an outfeed table for my table saw and will be covering it with some willsonart formica. ...
A: I would machine the dados after you've glued down the plastic laminate. I've routed plastic laminate ...
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| How to Join two wood cabinets at an angle | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Jamie, I am building custom built in bench seating for our kitchen nook. The nook is shaped as half ...
A: Ken, I think you might be over thinking this corner detail. Perhaps you're thinking these cabinets ...
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| How to Join two wood cabinets at an angle | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Jamie, I am building custom built in bench seating for our kitchen nook. The nook is shaped as half ...
A: Believe it or not, I built a half-octagon booth in a kitchen for the last home I lived in. It was ...
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| reusing hinges for new cabinet doors | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I am replacing the cabinet doors and reusing the hinges from the old doors. The hinges are BLUM and ...
A: I am familiar with your dilemma about the point of the forstner bit being a bit too long to drill a ...
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| mdf | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Please let us know if we made a mistake. One year ago we put in a custom wood window in our ...
A: MDF probably wasn't the best choice of material for trim in a bathroom. See, MDF is sort of like a ...
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| Kitchen cabinet doors | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am building new doors for my kitchen cabinets. I've routed out a 1/4 slot in the frames for a ...
A: Barbara, Regardless of the center panel material, it should not be glued. It should float in the ...
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| Re: bookshelf wall | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I enjoyed reading your answer to the "bookshelf wall" question. You referred to something you ...
A: Andy, I couldn't figure out a way to post a picture of solid wood edging on this All-Experts site, ...
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| plywood types | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am looking for the name of a specific type of plywood and can't seem to find the name, nevermind ...
A: Mike, I'll need more information if I am going to be able to help you. I believe All-Experts has a ...
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| bookshelf wall | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I am getting some quotes on constructing a 9' wall (white) of bookshelves for my Florida home. ...
A: I've designed and built many a built-in bookshelf, so I am quite familiar with the questions you've ...
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| drawer removal with sliders | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a built in dresser in my closet that has knape and vogt sliders on the sides of the drawers. ...
A: Diane, I am not 100% certain, but I think that KV drawer slides have a small tab that your press ...
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| cabinet hinges | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My kitchen cabinets have hinges similar to Mepla CS05 95 degree with 2 phillips-head adjusting ...
A: Joan, Most euro-hinges that I use have three different adjustment screws - allowing me to move the ...
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| Dressing table drawer won't close | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Jamie, my wife says something slipped down behind the drawer and now it won't close the last two ...
A: David, I just took a look at Broyhill's website, to see if they possibly listed the hardware they ...
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| To restain or paint a fireplace? | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Im hoping you can give me some advise on a fireplace I want to update in a new house I just ...
A: Amanda, I'm not a paint expert, but I would think you'd want to use a satin finish paint. That way, ...
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| To restain or paint a fireplace? | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Im hoping you can give me some advise on a fireplace I want to update in a new house I just ...
A: it's really helpful in trying to answer your question. My first impression would be to paint the ...
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| Buying wood furniture | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am wondering what would be some things that I should watch for when buying wood furniture? what ...
A: There is a lot of confusion when buying furniture, so I'll try to help. But - the answer is to your ...
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| Refinishing Hickory Cabinet | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I've bought a house in Sun City Anthem with Hickory Cabinets through out the house. They have a ...
A: Marilyn, It's possible that you might be able to darken your cabinets, it all depends on what's on ...
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| redoing kitchen cabinets | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Help,I need your help.I'm trying to do something to the cabinets of a 40 year old kitchen.I ...
A: I can recommend a few different things for degreasing the buildup on your kitchen cabinets. The one ...
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| Cabinet skins/veneers | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I had oak cabinets installed 16 yrs. ago. Recently, I had my kitchen remodeled. This is my ...
A: Marilyn, Found three woodworkers in your area, don't know anything about them, but if you tell them ...
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| teak indoor furniture | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I can't find any teak oil and I have purchased a dining room set and chairs. It's an older set in ...
A: Diane, I've used Teak Oil before, it's great stuff. Try ordering some from Woodcraft: ...
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| Cabinet skins/veneers | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I had oak cabinets installed 16 yrs. ago. Recently, I had my kitchen remodeled. This is my ...
A: Marilyn, Try looking at this site: http://www.certainlywood.com. Many years ago, I bought some ...
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| cabinet is too low | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I'm purchasing a new refridgerator that is 68 3/8 inches tall, which has to go in a space under a ...
A: Janie, If your cabinets are traditional face frame cabinets, meaning they have a 1 x 2 frame of ...
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| top cracked | 8/20/2008 |
Q: just for my imfro when a top cracks--will small pcs go flying or will it just open up--like the ...
A: Dick- Not sure why, but your question made me smile. Don't worry, you won't need a hard hat when ...
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| jewel box glue up | 8/19/2008 |
Q: one more guestion..sending sketch of glue up showing cross gain condition..#1 is how i do it ...
A: Dick, To make that piece more adaptable to movement, you probably should have made the side pieces ...
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| soften glue | 8/18/2008 |
Q: i glued cross grain-was not thinking right. top is 9" dp x 18" long (2) uprights are glued to the ...
A: Dick, I'm not sure I totally understand the glue-up you did, but I will venture a guess and say ...
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| Resurfacing old cabinets | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am planning to resurface my existing kitchen cabinets with quarter inch Birch plywood. My question ...
A: Deborah, I'm not sure I completely understand what you're trying to do. Are you talking about ...
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| Wood cabinets | 8/12/2008 |
Q: i just moved into a house with brand new lightly stained and sealed cabinets throughout the house. ...
A: Unfortunately, the best way to darken your cabinets is to strip them and stain them. See, the ...
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| Kithchen cabinets | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Our kitchen cabinets are oak, but the previous owners painted them dark green. We want to bring them ...
A: Laurie, If you have basic skills, you can do this! Removing the green paint isn't hard, it's ...
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| Getting smooth varnish/polyurethane surface | 8/10/2008 |
Q: We will be varnishing a brand new laundry plywood bench top with marine grade polyurethane. I can ...
A: I don't do a lot of varnishing, but I have some tips that might help. First, you have to stir the ...
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| bathroom cabinets | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Bathrooms cabinets were installed new approximately 5 years ago. They are all stained a walnut type ...
A: David, Seems like I've been hearing a lot of similar stories of moisture damaged finishes like you ...
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| Kitchen cabinets ~ which hinge to use | 8/9/2008 |
Q: We want to use hidden (European) hinges in our kitchen remodel. What hinge can we use so that the ...
A: Gina, There is a slight difference between screw in and press in dowel hinges. Screw in hinges ...
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| Antique Joints | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Jamie, I am involved with refinishing several Antique Dressers. All are quality construction; ...
A: The reason those joints have started creeping is because the wood has dried over time, and probably ...
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| Kitchen cabinets ~ which hinge to use | 8/4/2008 |
Q: We want to use hidden (European) hinges in our kitchen remodel. What hinge can we use so that the ...
A: According to the dimensions you supplied, you need a hinge that gives you a 1/2" overlay. I got that ...
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| Watco Danish Oil and my sideboard | 7/30/2008 |
Q: After 20 years of no oiling, preceded by 10 years of 6 monthly oiling with Teak oil, I finally, 3 ...
A: Ameen, You are completely on the right track, the only error you made along the way was to not wipe ...
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| kitchen cabinets | 7/24/2008 |
Q: We have oak cabinets & want to stain dark brown. The cabinets are from 1991. We are not sure, but ...
A: T & T, If you want to apply a stain to your cabinets, then you need to ensure that they do not have ...
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| Base kitchen cabinet construction | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Can I mortice the rails (as the styles)to attach to the cabinet?What is my best option for building ...
A: Paul, I'm not sure I understand your second question, can you please clarify what you mean? I have ...
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| Base kitchen cabinet construction | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Can I mortice the rails (as the styles)to attach to the cabinet?What is my best option for building ...
A: There are many ways to join the stiles to the rails in face frame construction. Some cabinetmakers ...
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| gluing two large pieces of wood together | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I am making a bar counter using two slabs of ash wood 1 year old. They both are approximate. 10'x ...
A: Leif, Caught me at my desk at the end of a long week, so you get a quick response! Yes, Elmer's ...
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| gluing two large pieces of wood together | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I am making a bar counter using two slabs of ash wood 1 year old. They both are approximate. 10'x ...
A: Leif, Believe it or not, the answer to your question is pretty complex. The short answer to your ...
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| kitchen panels | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a panel of wood underneath my oven (the type that's normally held on by a plinth clip), which ...
A: Rachel, There are 3 places I would recommend looking at for obscure hardware. I believe all three ...
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| painted poplar or maple cabinets | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Jamie, I asked a question yesterday. I am not sure if your answer was that it was outside of your ...
A: The reason that I gave the response "this is outside of my area" for your question yesterday and ...
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| painted poplar cabinets | 6/27/2008 |
Q: should i use poplar wood for my kitchen cabinets or maple if i'm painting the perimeter of the ...
A: Gina, I am a little confused - are you painting the cabinets or staining them? If you're painting ...
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| Full Extension Drawer Glides/Slides | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Over the weekend, I purchased a "value" class wooden file cabinet from a big-box office supply ...
A: Brad, Welcome to my world! There are quite a few pieces of hardware out there that have never been ...
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| chair loc????? | 6/25/2008 |
Q: .. i gotta screw loose ... well, 8 of them in the hinges and door closer arm of a heavy antique door ...
A: Jim, Although in theory, using Chair-Loc seems like it should work, I would recommend using wood, ...
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| Table problem | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I had a beautiful Mesquite table top without legs. I had the legs and frame made by someone else. ...
A: I'm not sure I completely understand the question, so I'm going to run through it - you have a table ...
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| pull out cabinets | 6/11/2008 |
Q: can you tell me if there is some special hardware involved in making a tall,72"X15" wide cabinet ...
A: Sue, Having a hard time picturing what you're describing. Can you give a me a link to a picture of ...
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| kitchen cabinet finish | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I had custom kitchen cabinets installed. Soon after ward in areas that where around the kitchen sink ...
A: Weird, I just answered a similar question a couple of days ago. I am going to cut and paste that ...
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| Cabinet drawers | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I live in Oregon and I am new at building cabinets. Would you give me your opinion on two or three ...
A: Jerry, There are a lot of good woods for drawer making, I guess it depends on your budget. I ...
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| pine | 6/8/2008 |
Q: We are refinishing an old camp, inside with pine, really nice. What can we use on this wood so that ...
A: Yvette, Over time, just about all woods will darken to a degree. That comes from UV rays, and not ...
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| Stain/ finished cabinets worn | 6/4/2008 |
Q: We have a new home (2 years old) with cherry finished cabinets. On all the cabinets that get used- ...
A: Janice, Got the pictures, they are a perfect reason for using penetrating finishes instead of ...
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| installing base cabinets | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have wall to wall carpet in the finished portion of my basement. I would like to install several ...
A: Frank, Ideally, you would want to remove the carpeting under the cabinets, to ensure that they are ...
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| Negative angle inset hinging | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Do you know a way to use a negative angle euro hinge on an inset door? All I can find is neg angle ...
A: Craig, It's been a while since I used either - a negative angle hinge, or an inset hinge, but I ...
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| bed posts | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I'm getting married on June 21st and I'm building a four poster white oak bed as a wedding gift for ...
A: I am not quite sure I understand what you're asking. Well, I think I understand, but I have a ...
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| Cabinet shelves that sit on pins | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am making shelves for a cabinet and am going to use metal pins (that the shelves will rest on) ...
A: Leon, Those little depressions on the underside of the shelves (where the pins sit) can be made ...
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| plans | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Do you know of a place where I could find plans for Asian style furniture? I've looked pretty much ...
A: Jerry, I know exactly what you mean, I have a hard time finding decent Asian style furniture plans, ...
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| Entertainment Center Tri-Fold Doors | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Help! I have an entertainment center with accordion type tri-fold doors on each side. There are ...
A: One of my favorite places for hardware is Lee Valley. Just about everything they sell is of very ...
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| Cutting upper kitchen cabinet in half | 5/10/2008 |
Q: we bought a set of kitchen cabinets at an outlet. We need to rip a 33" cabinet in half. The sides ...
A: Kristy, I just answered a similar question about a week ago, so I am going to cut and paste parts ...
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| drawers | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Custom built-in desk unit in den. On drawer opens by itself. I close and reclose, but it still ...
A: Linda, What a weird thing! I think your drawer was installed with the slides slanted forward. That ...
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| painted maple, mdf or thermofoil? | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I am looking to put in white shaker style cabinets in my kitchen. I'm considering MDF to avoid the ...
A: Jackie, Your question is a tough one to answer, it's really more of a personal opinion than an ...
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| edging | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me the name of the item that covers rough wood edges? I just made a tabletop out ...
A: Hey Larry, I think you (sort of) answered your own question - the name of that wood edging around ...
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| Shortening the length of a kitchen base unit | 5/2/2008 |
Q: We want to install a dishwasher, but we are 2-3" short on the required width needed to install. Is ...
A: Karen Shortening the width of a cabinet is fairly difficult. It requires removing one side of the ...
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| starting a furniture business | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I am a part time woodworker I have built several furniture pieces, and I have a small work shop ...
A: Guy, I've answered this question a couple of times, so I am going to cut and paste part of those ...
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| Bathroom Vanity -- Laminate vs MDF | 5/1/2008 |
Q: We are currently renovating all the bathrooms (3 + powder room) in the house ... after 19 years. We ...
A: Shirey, I'll try to help out, your question is one that I receive frequently. MDF stands for ...
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| Black Marks/Shading on New Wood Chest | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a new collectors chest from stickley in oak with a onodaga finish (sort of cherry ...
A: Sara, The only thing I can come up with is that it's part of the design/finish of the piece, and ...
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| Black Marks/Shading on New Wood Chest | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a new collectors chest from stickley in oak with a onodaga finish (sort of cherry ...
A: Sara, I'm not sure I understand the defect you're describing. I've re-read your question a few ...
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| Maple office furniture | 4/28/2008 |
Q: We purchased a suite full of built in maple office furniture and need to clean some "scuffs" off. ...
A: I think you should try to use something very soft and non abrasive to try and remove those scuffs. ...
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| making my own cabinet doors | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions. We have the 70's plastic coated cabinet doors. The doors are flush and flat. I'm ...
A: This turned into a long answer, grab a cup of coffee! Let me try to help you with your door problem ...
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| Sand after staining | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Jamie, I just finished a hall bench with a high back in my wood shop and stained it a dark rich ...
A: Gary, Yes, you're right, you probably need to go back and sand it better. But if you only sand ...
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| Counter/ledge as table | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a small business and am fixing up a break room for my employees. I need table space for ...
A: Hey Jana, That's too funny, I nearly fell off my chair when I read what you wrote. Thanks for the ...
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| island construction | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I want to make a simple island for my kitchen to use as a stool seating area. I intend to use ...
A: I'll try to help with your kitchen island questions, but it's a little difficult to give you a lot ...
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| wax removal | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i have a jukebox. with a wood veneer.. there is a coating on top of the veneer.. thick.. and ...
A: Sounds like you have an aged surface finish on your jukebox, you could be right about lacquer, but ...
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| Counter/ledge as table | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a small business and am fixing up a break room for my employees. I need table space for ...
A: Hey Jana, Glad that I could help you out, like I said - it's a great design question. I'll try to ...
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| Counter/ledge as table | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a small business and am fixing up a break room for my employees. I need table space for ...
A: What a great question, I'll try to help. First, your idea of a wall hung cleat is on the right ...
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| sanding poplar | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I was very impressed with your answer on staining poplar shelves! Thanks. I'm out in my backyard ...
A: Stu, First off, congrats on the upcoming grandchild. Way cool! Because Poplar is such a fine ...
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| kitchen table | 4/3/2008 |
Q: In a previous answer to ceramic tiles on a wooden stained tabletop,you gave two answers.The one I'm ...
A: If you're using MDF as a base for a tiled tabletop, you don't need to be concerned about seasonal ...
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| Waterbed Conversion | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I am going from a waterbed to a conventional bed. I love the headboard of my waterbed. I was told I ...
A: Jen, This is a tough question to answer without seeing the actual bed. And you're not giving me ...
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| Waterbed Conversion | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am going from a waterbed to a conventional bed. I love the headboard of my waterbed. I was told I ...
A: I'm not sure I completely understand what you're talking about. Doesn't the waterbed headboard have ...
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| ceramic tiles on a wooden stained tabletop | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I bought a new dining room table from the unpainted furniture store. The table did have some type of ...
A: You're experiencing one of my worst nightmares - wood movement causing the tile bond to fail. I know ...
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| interior closet door always swings shut | 3/29/2008 |
Q: It always slowly swings shut. I assume its a balance problem. I have tried adjusting the hinge pegs ...
A: I'll try to help, but this is a little out of my area of expertise. You mentioned you tried ...
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| Livening up the bed set | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have an oak bed frame that I got from my Aunt a few years ago that really needs some touching up. ...
A: I'll try to explain a little bit about wood finishes, and then answer your question. I think it will ...
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| Built-In Entertainment Unit | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I'm building an Entertainment Unit and am going to finish it in gloss white. What is the best type ...
A: This question is slightly outside of the scope of what I do. Yes, I build custom furniture, but I ...
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| tile on cabinet | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I want to install 3 x 3 tiles on a bookcase shaped like a house. Do I use regular mortar or can I ...
A: Sam, You can use caulk, I do it all the time when I need to set tile. I like to use silicon ...
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| Oil for cutting boards | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I took your woodworking class many years ago through Akron U. That was by far the best Continuing Ed ...
A: Christy, Small world, you finding me here on All-Experts. I'm pretty sure I remember you, isn't ...
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| coffee table - joing methods | 3/18/2008 |
Q: How can i join the legs to the top bench of a coffee table(est size - 1200mm x 700mm)?if you can may ...
A: There are a few different methods for attaching the legs to a table top, but the biggest thing to ...
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| Classes | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Jamie: Do you know of adult woodworking classes in the Akron Ohio area? The University of Akron ...
A: Because I don't live there anymore, I can't be 100% sure that these places teach classes. But I've ...
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| Quilted Maple veneer | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Howdy Jamie, I live here in vegas and im tring to find "locally" some Quilted Maple veneer. I am ...
A: Russell- I've had a difficult time finding decent wood here in Las Vegas. I've really had to search ...
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| cabinet drawers | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My home is over 60 years old and came with only one drawer in the cabinets. I want to refinish the ...
A: This is going to get a little complicated, but the short answer is... yes, there are ways to add ...
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| cutting backing | 3/3/2008 |
Q: how do you cut the thick cardboard like backing that is sometimes used on furniture? It's a dark ...
A: Jack, I believe the product you're describing is masonite, a wood composite board that is very ...
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| custom/artistic picture frames | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Hey Jamie, I'm currently combing the Internet for images on artistic/ custom picture frames. I have ...
A: Simon, If you're looking to be inspired by some artsy picture frames, I have a few sites for you to ...
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| Oak/stone drawer front | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have read an answer you submitted and found it to be very helpful in my situation. ( ...
A: Yes, I have experimented with mixing silicone caulk and sand and using it as a grout. I have done it ...
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| oa tree | 2/23/2008 |
Q: i have recently acquired a oak tree which was on my land and unfornately had to be removed for road ...
A: Funny you should ask about how much a tree is worth, I just sold my third batch of hardwood trees ...
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| Kitchen Cabinet Panels | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My kitchen cabinet panels are loose, is there a way to stop them from doing that? We paid a large ...
A: Sherrie, Your door panels are probably loose because of the dryness in the air. In winter, the ...
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| Kitchen Cabinet Panels | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My kitchen cabinet panels are loose, is there a way to stop them from doing that? We paid a large ...
A: Sherrie, Before I can help you, I need to have more information. I have no idea what you mean by ...
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| Cabinets | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I just bought a house and wanted to do a whole new kitchen. 1. What books would you recommend for a ...
A: Hey Sean, Ah, the elusive question for most woodworkers... is it better to build kitchen cabinets, ...
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| oak warping | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have recently made a heavy oak table top approximately 3ft square from seasoned oak planks ex ...
A: The first thing that came to mind is that you didn't alternate the direction of the annual rings on ...
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| kitchen cabinets | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I live in Stamford, CT and would like to know if you know of any reputable companies or individual ...
A: Sorry to hear you're having bad luck with your last door company. That's a shame, because you're ...
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| Internet source for 1/4 inch melamine | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I read a question and your answer to another question affirming that melamine is good for drawer ...
A: I have an idea that might work for you. For the last couple kitchens I've done, I've used a company ...
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| Internet source for 1/4 inch melamine | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I read a question and your answer to another question affirming that melamine is good for drawer ...
A: I might be able to help a little more if you can tell me what coast you're talking about- west or ...
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| Nail gun | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My father is an amateur handyman who enjoys woodworking as a hobby. He often creates projects such ...
A: What a great gift - a nail gun! Talk about something that's going to be remembered for a long time. ...
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| table top / advise | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I read your answer regarding wide pieces of wood as table tops ( narrow is better) which gave me the ...
A: Merlin, It's good to hear you're really thinking out how you plan on using your piece of wood; it's ...
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| table top / advise | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I read your answer regarding wide pieces of wood as table tops ( narrow is better) which gave me the ...
A: What a great question, and a fantastic piece of wood. Really awesome, you really have something ...
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| china cabinet | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have a china cabinet that is about the color of oak. I would like it to look like it is stained. ...
A: The answer to your question about staining your china cabinet isn't a simple one. I'll try to help, ...
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| how to tell wood type | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of refinishing and adding to my kitchen cabinets.I need to know what type of wood the ...
A: If you ask most experts about the correct way to identify wood, they will say that the only way to ...
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| two way drawers | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I came across a previous question you answered regarding two directional drawer slides. I'm trying ...
A: I know exactly what you mean, in fact, if you go to this page: ...
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| Kitchen Cabinets are starting to fall | 1/20/2008 |
Q: My question is this, we moved into our house about a year ago and everything seemed fine with our ...
A: Well, your description sort of changes things. It sort of sounds like the nailers are staying place ...
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| Kitchen Cabinets are starting to fall | 1/19/2008 |
Q: My question is this, we moved into our house about a year ago and everything seemed fine with our ...
A: I hope I can help you, but I want to make sure of one thing- I am assuming you're talking about the ...
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| Bed with Drawers | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a bed with drawers underneath it. In the course of 3 months, each drawer, which is held up ...
A: Not sure if I can help you, but I'll try. It's possible that there was some sort of end piece or ...
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| cracked leg | 1/17/2008 |
Q: One of the four legs of my dining room chair cracked near the seat so there is a lot of levarage on ...
A: I think Elmer's wood glue will work, but I really suggest using Titebond wood glue. I just think it ...
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| cutting oblong holes | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I need to cut hand holes in a box to move it around. I've drilled two holes and connected them which ...
A: You're right, there HAS to be a better way to accomplish those oblong holes. Here's are two ...
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| Applying cabinet surface skins on inside | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have a bathroom cabinet that was leaking water and damaged the bottom cabinet. I simply want to ...
A: You didn't really mention what sort of material you were needing the skin to be made of, but here ...
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| Tansu Step Chests | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in building a bookcase/stair combo called Tansu. It involves a series of cabinets ...
A: While I don't know a lot about Tansu chests, other than being familiar with their concept, I can ...
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| Arbek dresser drawer | 1/9/2008 |
Q: i saw that you gave someone else advice on how to get a dresser drawer out and i am having a ...
A: I'm not sure what I could add to the previous answer I gave about dislodging a stuck dresser drawer. ...
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| regluing chair rails at bottom of chairs | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have some fabulous reproduction country french ladder back chairs with hand-tied rush seats and ...
A: The reason those joints have become loose is because the wood has dried over time, and probably ...
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| white vapor spot on cherry cabinet | 1/7/2008 |
Q: How to clean white vapor spot on cherry cabinet? the spot caused by a steamer near by the cabinet!
A: I will try to help, it sounds as if you have water damage to your cabinet. This occurs when moisture ...
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| crown molding on cabinets | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I had cabinet installed and ordered a crown molding when I ordered the cabinets. The cabinets are up ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you're having that problem, and I'll try to help, but I'm not sure how much I'll ...
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| Can't pull drawer out! | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I just bought a side board from West Elm and put it together. Everything went fine, till the last ...
A: Frank, Need more information to help you, can you give me more info, or possibly a picture? What ...
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| Spring expander | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have a leather lounge chair that, when it reclines, the leg rest comes up from under the seat. ...
A: I looked at a few websites where I buy specialty hardware, just to see if I could find a picture of ...
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| Wet bar wine glass rack height | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I've just completed building a wet bar in the rec room, and I'm trying to figure out the best height ...
A: I would have to say the answer to this depends on a lot of things, including the ceiling height of ...
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| Possible to convert old entertainment center? | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a custom-built oak entertainment center with a 34" opening in the center for a TV. It's a ...
A: I read your question yesterday, and had to think it over for a bit. A picture would be more helpful ...
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| convert wooden guide to mechanical slides | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if I can convert the 40 year old wooden drawers in my kitchen cabinets to ...
A: I am going to try to help you out, by answering your specific questions. It sounds like you've read ...
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| Kitchen Remodel | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I found your response to Ajay when I googled my problem and I was hoping you could help me. We have ...
A: Had to chuckle at the name you used, you sound POed. and I don't blame you. OK, here's a little ...
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| moisture tolerance | 12/14/2007 |
Q: In redesigning my bathroom, I'm thinking of breaking a rule. I'm thinking of putting in an (oiled, ...
A: Dan, Well, well, well..... greetings across the sea. You sure are a long way from home, or do you ...
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| TV Armoire | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Where can I find hardware neede to "convert" a traditionl TV Armoire to accomidate a flat panel TV?
A: I'm unfamiliar with the exact hardware you would need to convert a traditional TV armoire to a flat ...
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| moisture tolerance | 12/14/2007 |
Q: In redesigning my bathroom, I'm thinking of breaking a rule. I'm thinking of putting in an (oiled, ...
A: Dan, Well.... THAT'S certainly and interesting design, I love the idea that the slats are removable ...
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| riping a board with a slight cup | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I am going to build a small bench, (36Lx14Wx 20H) from some pine shelving that I have that is ...
A: I like to rip boards (with a slight cup) with the rounded side down on the table, the higher edges ...
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| moisture tolerance | 12/13/2007 |
Q: In redesigning my bathroom, I'm thinking of breaking a rule. I'm thinking of putting in an (oiled, ...
A: Dan, I'm like you, I sometimes like to go against the norm and do unconventional things. So if ...
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| finish for rough aged beam for mantel | 12/9/2007 |
Q: i just bought a hemlock aged beam for my stone, wood burning fireplace replete with dents and other ...
A: Edward, I think you're over thinking this piece of wood, I hope it's OK to tell you that. If you ...
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| finish for rough aged beam for mantel | 12/7/2007 |
Q: i just bought a hemlock aged beam for my stone, wood burning fireplace replete with dents and other ...
A: Hi, Sounds like a great piece of wood you've got there, I'll try to help. I'm guessing, but the ...
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| Cabinets falling off left and right!! | 12/6/2007 |
Q: They are fastened with European hinges (so the guy at Home Depot tells me) and although I tighten ...
A: OK, if it's your cabinet doors that are falling off, the screws in your cup hinges are probably the ...
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| Cabinets falling off left and right!! | 12/5/2007 |
Q: They are fastened with European hinges (so the guy at Home Depot tells me) and although I tighten ...
A: Your question is a little confusing, so I need a little more information from you. In the first ...
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| Kitchen Cabinet restaining | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I stained some old cabinets (knot pine) in my kitchen this weekend. I did not sand but did wipe the ...
A: I suspect that you applied a finish over the top of a surface finish, that's why the top coat won't ...
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| kitchen booth | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I am going to build a resturant style booth in my kitchen. The booth will be 48" long. The booth ...
A: I answered a question about booth building nearly a year ago - I keep all my old answers in a file, ...
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| rolling kitchen island | 11/25/2007 |
Q: i haven't found a rolling kitchen island that i like in my price range (500$). i need more ...
A: I get questions from people, and after reading them, I have NO IDEA what they're asking! So it was ...
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| Under-sink Kitchen cabinet base repair | 11/19/2007 |
Q: A friend has a sagging undersink (2-door) cabinet floor. The doors to the cabinet are separated by ...
A: I'm just guessing, but I think that center strip that you want to remove (to replace the sagging ...
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| dresser drawer won't close | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of dressers which I bought from Costco, a couple of years ago, and I have a dresser ...
A: If I understand your question correctly, you need to remove a drawer so that you can remove ...
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| kitchen cabinet wood | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Help me make a decison. 1/ Pay $2800 for prep and painting existing knotty pine wood cabinets but ...
A: Sil, As far as painting your old cabinets, I always tend to lean away from that. First, the knotty ...
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| kitchen cabinet wood | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Help me make a decison. 1/ Pay $2800 for prep and painting existing knotty pine wood cabinets but ...
A: Sil, Yes, the plywood used in door panels is usually quite thin, like 1/4" or so. Generally, doors ...
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| Tuckernut | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Can you give me any suggestions on where to find Tuckernut, cabinet grade plywood in the Southern ...
A: The only place I've purchased Tuckernut is at McKillican, which has a store in Hayward, CA. I have ...
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| kitchen cabinet wood | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Help me make a decison. 1/ Pay $2800 for prep and painting existing knotty pine wood cabinets but ...
A: Yes, I think the Amerock 7128 hinge will still look a little outdated on your cupboards, even with a ...
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| kitchen cabinet wood | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Help me make a decison. 1/ Pay $2800 for prep and painting existing knotty pine wood cabinets but ...
A: As much as it pains me to spend that much (of your) money, I would go for the $5600 option and get ...
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| tv cabinet | 11/7/2007 |
Q: We have a built in entertainment center in our living room. The room is large and the cabinet, due ...
A: I'll try to help, but I probably need to see a picture of the inside of the entertainment center. ...
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| kitchen cabinets | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My son is making our kitchen cabinets in his high school woodworking class. Should the outside edge ...
A: I'm not sure I understand your question completely. Are you asking if the profile (outside edge) of ...
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| Bunk beds | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I want to buy my nieces (4 & 6) a set of bunk beds. One set is made out of maple the other made out ...
A: There's no doubt about it, Maple is far superior to Poplar in terms of durability. It's one of the ...
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| octagon angled bases | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I've built several octagon angled bases. I want to know how you would atache them. All I do is cut ...
A: If I understand your question correctly, you're asking how to glue the octagon bases together, ...
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| resizing a queen bed | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I have a beautiful mahogony 4 poster bed in a queen size...I would like to refit it to be a king ...
A: Unfortunately, unless you posses a good deal of woodworking skill, changing a queen sized 4 poster ...
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| edges of plyboo shelves | 10/18/2007 |
Q: Your answer to Briana answered all of my questions but one regarding finishing wooden shelves. I ...
A: No, I haven't worked with plyboo, but I've been hearing many good things about it. I need to ask my ...
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| maple vs birch | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I read your response regarding maple vs. birch. It was helpful but I have other questions. I have a ...
A: I cut and pasted your last set of questions below, so I wouldn't miss answering anything: I read ...
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| degreasing kitchen cabinets | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the easiest way to clean grease off of my oak kitchen cabinets? I purchased ...
A: I've answered something similar in the past, so I am going to cut and paste parts of that answer ...
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| Finishing New Poplar Wood Shelves | 9/27/2007 |
Q: First of all, I have no experience with woodworking. I went to a lumberyard and asked for the best ...
A: I run a woodworking blog, and just posted a video about using Watco Danish Oil. Actually, it's a 4 ...
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| Finishing New Poplar Wood Shelves | 9/26/2007 |
Q: First of all, I have no experience with woodworking. I went to a lumberyard and asked for the best ...
A: Oh cool, a new "convert" to Watco. I used to teach woodworking and all of my students used it, it's ...
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| Finishing New Poplar Wood Shelves | 9/25/2007 |
Q: First of all, I have no experience with woodworking. I went to a lumberyard and asked for the best ...
A: I'll try to help with your questions, and give a few alternatives, too. You sound like a novice, so ...
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| Applying Polyurethane | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I am restaining an old set of bookshelves. Ive already stripped, sanded, stained and am ready to ...
A: Eric, Sounds like you know exactly what you're doing! The correct order is: Strip - Sand - Stain ...
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| wood protecting | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am planning on moving a coffee table, looks like maybe made out of maple or some other heavy wood, ...
A: Gabe, There is only one product that I'm aware of that will protect your table from water damage. ...
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| Cabinet makeover | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I wish to renovate my bathroom cabinet, but the plumbing makes a right angle into the wall instead ...
A: I understand your question, but don't quite get the first part- where you said because the drain ...
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| stain grade poplar for kitchen cabinets | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Mr. Yocono, I am in the process of purchasing a "high end" home...the whole process has made me ...
A: I have to say, I've gotten some questions over the years that riled me up, but yours might take the ...
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| bathroom vanity | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I want to make changes to my bathroom which is small. i have a double oak vanity. I want to "sand" ...
A: Sanding and staining a vanity is a good way to get a new "look" to your bathroom, so I'll try to ...
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| cleat | 9/18/2007 |
Q: When installing a heavy cabinet with a built in cleat to a 1"x 4" cleat made of plywood adhered ...
A: I've always used cleats to attach cabinets to walls. They're strong, and a great way of anchoring ...
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| Kerfs | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I want to make a skirt for a oval coffee table from 4/4 cherry 5" lumber. What is the best way to ...
A: If you had asked me this question at the beginning of the summer, I wouldn't have been able to ...
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| KITCHEN ISLAND | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a kitchen island for $1300. The base is fir, sideboard is plywood, ...
A: Marilyn, It's really hard to give you a good opinion about this kitchen island without having a few ...
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| Applique | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I am getting ready to refinish a 4 poster bed for my young daughter and I want to make it prettier ...
A: While I've never used wooden appliques, I am familiar with them. There are quite a few places that ...
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| two headed drawer construction. | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I want to build a dividing wall that is about 24" thick. The majority of the wall will be drawers ...
A: If I understand what you've written- you're looking for a two way drawer slide. When installed on a ...
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| Maple countertop | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I'm in the process of making a 42" wide by 70" long maple counter top for an island kitchen. Using ...
A: A while ago, I was teaching some Continuing Ed classes for the University of Akron, and a student of ...
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| platform bed | 9/7/2007 |
Q: We have a king sized waterbed with bookcase headboard. We like the headboard and want to keep it. ...
A: If I understand your question correctly, the waterbed (mattress) bladder is gone, and now you have a ...
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| Reworking 1950s kitchen cabinets | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I live in a 1950s ranch with the standard plywood, birch cabinets that were painted some time ago. ...
A: Your question is pretty broad, I get the feeling you're trying to decide if it's better to scrap the ...
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| Drawer Guide | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have a dresser that is probably 30 years old. The drawers are approximately 2ft. by 5ft. and very ...
A: Recently, I answered a question similar to this, so I am cutting and pasting parts of that answer ...
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| Harvest Tables | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Jamie - I am a amateur woodworker, having received some of my grandfathers talent, making rough ...
A: While I'm not familiar with the exact table you mentioned (in the movie -Practical Magic) I think I ...
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| staining and refinishing | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I ve just bought a house and I would like to change the stain on the banister to a darker colour. I ...
A: It's possible to stain your bannister to make it darker, but you'll need to strip off the varnish ...
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| Drawers, Bottoms | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My cabinet maker uses 5/8" plywood (Baltic Birch) for drawers but he screws it together, rather than ...
A: Leon, Use this link, scroll down to figure 12, and you'll see the appropriate joint for using at ...
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| Drawers, Bottoms | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My cabinet maker uses 5/8" plywood (Baltic Birch) for drawers but he screws it together, rather than ...
A: Your last question just happened to catch me at my computer, I'm not usually so prompt! Anyway, ...
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| Drawers, Bottoms | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My cabinet maker uses 5/8" plywood (Baltic Birch) for drawers but he screws it together, rather than ...
A: Lots' of questions, I'll try to help. I'm going to cut and paste your questions here, to be sure I ...
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| air filtration system for studio | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I read your answer about air cleaners for fine dust, but unless I missed something I don't see what ...
A: Sorry to hear about your cough, I have the same thing happening and it's irritating, as well as ...
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| mounting a countertop (not on a counter!) | 8/5/2007 |
Q: We want to install a counter top (from ikea, 96 inches long 26" deep weighs 46 kg) onto a wall with ...
A: Sorry it took me a couple of says to get this answer to you, I read your question and needed a ...
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| Melamine table | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I want to make a quilting table for my quilting machine. I cannot find a banquet table long enough ...
A: Great minds think alike- I built a table similar to what you're talking about. It had 2 x 4's for ...
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| wood bubbles | 7/31/2007 |
Q: At a recent party someone spilled a glass of water on my wood (veneer) coffee table, and I didn't ...
A: I'll try to help with your bubbled veneer, but it sort of depends on the type of glue that was used. ...
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| drawers and slides | 7/29/2007 |
Q: we are in the process of remodeling our kitchen and we have to choose between dovetail and ordinary ...
A: I'll try to address the specific questions you asked, I know it's confusing! First- if your choice ...
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| Pre Made vs. Home Made Cabinets | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have an area in my kitchen that I need several extra cabinets built. I live in the Bay Area (CA) ...
A: Your question is somewhat vague, but I'll try to help. You didn't mention the type of wood your ...
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| building cabinet doors | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I am building a cabinet with 2 fully extending shelves that is also serving as a bench. I just need ...
A: It's pretty easy to cut half lap joints on a tablesaw, and once you understand how to do it, there ...
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| Cabinet top | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I bought a "Made In China" island for my kitchen. The top is 3/4" butcher type block. The factory ...
A: The "Bible" on wood finishes is written by Bob Flexner- it's entitled "Understanding Wood Finishing" ...
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| Retrofit old dresser | 7/19/2007 |
Q: We have a large mahogany dresser from the 50s that has wood "glides"--only they don't glide on the ...
A: Sondra, Glad I could help. That bottom mount glide is really quirky, if you're not too handy with ...
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| Retrofit old dresser | 7/18/2007 |
Q: We have a large mahogany dresser from the 50s that has wood "glides"--only they don't glide on the ...
A: Most side and bottom mounted drawer glides require a 1/2" per side to mount a drawer box inside a ...
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| Black lines in oak | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I used a Bruce floor cleaner to try and remove black lines in on the oak staircase and around a ...
A: Linda- Something dawned on me this morning, I had to write back. There is a condition in wood ...
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| Formby's conditioning furniture refinisher | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I've read several of your posts recommending this Formby's product. I just have a few questions ...
A: It's been a long time since I used this product, so I'll try to relate it to you from memory. The ...
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| table warping | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I built a table for 12 out of red oak. (I live in western oregon) and the customer lives in eastern ...
A: Yo Spike, I suspect you're getting that warping from not treating both sides of the table the same. ...
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| Black lines in oak | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I used a Bruce floor cleaner to try and remove black lines in on the oak staircase and around a ...
A: Don't know if you've ruined the floor, but before you do an extensive stripping, I would try wood ...
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| removing stains on wood | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Hope you can help. How do I remove permante marker from finished wood? Have tried ...
A: OK, you sound desperate, so I'll get right to the point. The "bible" on wood finishing is entitled ...
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| kitchen cabinet | 7/13/2007 |
Q: We have taken the exhaust fan/light down from above our stove and we now want to install a ...
A: Without seeing your kitchen, it's a little difficult for me to give you exact advice regarding the ...
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| Glass Cabinet Doors & Routers | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I'm the fellow who asked you a little while back about building cabinet doors for stained glass ...
A: Mike, What comes first, the chicken or the egg? That's the elusive question in woodworking- which ...
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| air conditioner wall unit: | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I am going to install a small wall unit into a work shop in my garage. I'm going to install it ...
A: I think I understand what you're asking, and I'm assuming that the 2 x 4 that you say is going to be ...
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| frustrated over table refinishing | 7/1/2007 |
Q: bought gorgeous old mahogany table. Top gets white marks from everything, even warm basket of ...
A: When I receive an All-Experts question, I get a link that takes me to a page, allowing me to ...
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| Making table | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I am making a table similar to this one.. http://www.sover.net/~buckholl/6TRST.jpg Flying blind with ...
A: Great table! Many years ago, I joined the carpenter's union, this was after I'd graduated with my ...
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| repairing finish | 6/24/2007 |
Q: We recently moved into a home that is only 3 yrs old but the kitchen cabinets look like they were ...
A: This question is sort of outside of what I do- which is build custom cabinetry. I don't do very much ...
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| kitchen cabinets | 6/22/2007 |
Q: Can I paint my kitchen cabinets? They have what seems to be a coating some of it is peeling off.. I ...
A: Yes, it's quite possible to paint kitchen cabinets, but you'll need to do some prep work before ...
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| Drawer stops | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a set of fairly new bedroom furniture and have to move a heavy chest out of the room. The ...
A: I just pulled out two of my drawer glide catalogs, to try and find a glide that looks like the one ...
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| Drawer stops | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have a set of fairly new bedroom furniture and have to move a heavy chest out of the room. The ...
A: There are so many different drawer glides out there, there's no telling which method will work to ...
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| drawer glides | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I'm modifying a new bath vanity cabinet to go along side my toilet. I've rebuilt the box and drawers ...
A: I can relate to your problem, I have needed short slides for small cabinets, and they're tough to ...
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| Greasy Oak Cabinets | 6/17/2007 |
Q: We recently bought a new home, built in 1989, which has oak cabinets in the kitchen. They are ...
A: I can recommend a few different things for degreasing the buildup on your kitchen cabinets. The one ...
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| platform bed | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to build a simple platform bed and add an upholstered headboard. The bed will be king ...
A: I followed your question the entire way, up until the last question when you asked "Will I also need ...
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| staining and finishing a cherry fireplace mantle | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I bought cherry wood and constructed a fireplace mantle which looks like a box. The only cherry wood ...
A: The light wood that you're seeing on your cherry is sapwood. It's the wood that grows closest to the ...
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| Add a shelf | 6/15/2007 |
Q: We recently had new kitchen cabinets installed and the cabinet maker left me an extra shelf (we ...
A: Drilling those shelf holes is a pretty easy task, especially if you are handy. But there are a ...
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| Bathroom Vanity Cabinet | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am redoing my bathroom and I don't know where to find a vanity to replace my existing one. The ...
A: I'm not quite sure I understand what you're describing with your bathroom vanity. But it sounds like ...
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| wood preservative | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Jamie, Thanks for your quick response. The product is called Copper Green and it's made by Green ...
A: I did a little investigating and found a website for the product you mentioned. Here is a link: ...
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| wood preservative | 6/8/2007 |
Q: We bought a set of unfinished adirondack chairs and treated them with a wood preservative. The ...
A: Heather, You're right, something is obviously wrong if that wood preservative isn't drying. I have ...
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| Opening stuck drawers | 5/30/2007 |
Q: We have a chest of drawers that the drawers slide on a u shaped rod in the middle. My problem is ...
A: I suspect the drawer slide that you have is a light duty center undermount slide, probably made by ...
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| How high should a headboard be above the mattress? | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are moving in together and we are getting some new bedroom furniture custom-made. ...
A: OK, now I have a better visual in my head about your headboard question. I don't think there is any ...
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| How high should a headboard be above the mattress? | 5/28/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are moving in together and we are getting some new bedroom furniture custom-made. ...
A: I am not sure I understand the piece you're describing, so I'm having a little trouble answering ...
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| Dinning table | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I am struggling b/w buying a self-storing table and chairs made of Maple or Birch. I have found one ...
A: Someone asked me a question quite similar to this recently. I'm going to use part of that answer to ...
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| kitchen cabinets | 5/20/2007 |
Q: i bought used cabinets for my kitchen and the tops are to long as i have lower ceiling can i cut ...
A: While I'd like to say your upper kitchen cabinets can be cut down, without seeing them in person, ...
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| crown molding | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I have to install some 4" decorative crown molding to install and I have not been able to get the ...
A: I wish a had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to install crown molding. Truth is- it's ...
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| Input on how to build a "box" headboard | 5/11/2007 |
Q: We want to do away with our nightstands and create a "box" behind our bed, to rest drinks on, maybe ...
A: Lisa, I cut and pasted your questions so I wouldn't forget to answer anything. This sounds like a ...
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| platform bed | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I have purchased a king platform bed frame, which only included the two side rails, foot and head ...
A: It's sort of hard for me to tell you what you're missing without seeing the bed, or at least the ...
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| Birch vs. Maple Drawer Chest | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I'm in the market for a drawer chest for my 9 year old son. I have found two that I like. Both are ...
A: Great question! Both of the woods you mentioned are deciduous hardwoods, meaning that they come ...
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| cleaning maple furniture 15 years old | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I have a beautiful but well used Ethan Allen oval kitchen table with white legs. After time of ...
A: You win the prize for the sending the same question the most times. :) You didn't mention what ...
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| loose bed posts | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I'm sorry I did not explain very well, I have submitted several similar questions to several web ...
A: I thought I said this in the last answer I sent to you, but perhaps you didn't understand. (Or maybe ...
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| Mahogany Table Top with Heat Stains | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a mahogany table for our kitchen. Everything below the table top is gorgeous ...
A: I assume when you wrote that there are bubbles on the top where you "ironed" it, you mean bubbles in ...
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| Plywood adhesives | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I am starting a small business and am trying to get my logo onto a plywood reader board. Keyword ...
A: Sounds like you're in need of a good adhesive, one that will survive a variety of conditions. My ...
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| Mahogany Table Top with Heat Stains | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a mahogany table for our kitchen. Everything below the table top is gorgeous ...
A: Denise, I only have one reservation I have about sanding down your top down, and then applying ...
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| Building a step/box | 5/1/2007 |
Q: Mr. Yocono- Hopefully, I can get my thoughts across in words ;-) My wife and I just rented an old ...
A: First, let me say that your plan for making the step is very well planned out, so you should be ...
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| loose bed posts | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have a king size rice bed. Due to frequent moving &/or redecorating the posts have become stripped ...
A: I understand the problem, but need a little more information before I can answer your question. ...
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| tee molding polyethylene | 4/21/2007 |
Q: Do you know where I could get 1/2" maple /baige tee molding? I looked google and founded some places ...
A: That's some dilemma you're in! The best source for plastic T-molding is Outwater Plastics, and ...
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| Attaching Tabletop to Leg Methods | 4/5/2007 |
Q: My plan calls for a 42W X 84L X 1 5/8T top with a leg assembly consisting of four 4 x 4 s box legs ...
A: Hey Chris, Wow, that's a big table, it makes my back hurt just thinking about lifting that top ...
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| Birch v. Maple | 3/30/2007 |
Q: i had a question regarding birch and maple wood. I am debating on which to use for my kitchen and i ...
A: Good question- I'll try to give a good answer! Birch and Maple are somewhat similar, both are ...
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| woodworking tool | 3/30/2007 |
Q: Is there a tool that can make a dowel end on at square baluster? Something that furniture ...
A: There are quite a few different tools that will cut a dowel on the end of a spindle. I've used ...
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| change legs on wingback chair | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have two 1968 era wingback chairs with cabriole legs and I'd like to change the leg style as well ...
A: I have a few suggestions and some websites for you. First- I think that what you want to do- raise ...
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| drawers stick on older dresser | 3/20/2007 |
Q: We have an old bedroom set that we just refinished, but we've always had a problem with the drawers ...
A: There are a few ways you could help the drawers, it depends on how bad they are, or how much trouble ...
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| Screw Head Broke Off | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I had just about completed installing a new hinge on a kitchen cabinet door when the head of the ...
A: I know exactly the dilemma that you're facing, I've been there a time or two or three myself. I have ...
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| Replacing a sink Base Cabinet | 3/13/2007 |
Q: The subject line probably already gives away my question. I just tore out my entire kitchen. Now I ...
A: Most base cabinets that will hold the kitchen sink are installed without a back. They should have an ...
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| finishing oak cabinets | 3/8/2007 |
Q: We are finishing new unfinished oak cabinets. We are going to stain them with Minwax (combination ...
A: I never use a wood conditioner when finishing Oak, I just have never had a problem with ...
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| kitchen cart/island | 3/1/2007 |
Q: what kind of wood should i use to build a kitchen cart/island? one that's not too expensive. i know ...
A: I'll try to help you with a wood choice, but I am not sure about your location, so I don't know what ...
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| refinishing kitchen cabinets | 2/11/2007 |
Q: what is the best way to remove built-up grease and stains on my kitchen cabinets>
A: I can recommend a few different things for degreasing the buildup on your kitchen cabinets. The one ...
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| Cherry Bookcase | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I thought I would ask the question before I made the mistake. All of the furniture that I have made ...
A: I think your questions are good ones, certainly there is going to be some movement and it's wise to ...
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| shelving | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I am anticipating building a bunch of book shelves. Is there a reference material that tells me what ...
A: I have a gem of a site to share with you, and I think it will do exactly what you want it to do- ...
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| shelving | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have seen pictures of a shelf system where the shelves(appear to be 1" or more thick) are attached ...
A: I feel like I've seen those shelving brackets you asked about, I just can't remember where I saw ...
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| Round Crib Pattern | 1/21/2007 |
Q: My question is simply this where do I find a pattern for a round baby bed ( crib )? I have looked ...
A: I just typed out a long, detailed answer to your question, only to have my computer lock up on me! ...
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| formice countertop edge | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I refinish countertops and I'd like to be able to round off a 90 degree edge before refinishing. I ...
A: Hey Barry, I know exactly the dilemma you are talking about! I've been in that situation a few ...
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| table top | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Ok here is the deal with the inlay on the top.First I will surface 1 face and edge and glue upe a ...
A: Will, If I understand what you wrote correctly, everything sounds OK. Take your time with the ...
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| table top | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I think I am going to go with 8" after all thought.I can't go below this for the customer wants the ...
A: Will, I'm a little unclear about the inlay, so I can't give you much of an opinion. Is it wood? ...
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| table top | 1/15/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... Thanks for writing ...
A: Will, I really feel that the design question here isn't about the edge grain having enough support, ...
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| table top | 1/14/2007 |
Q: First I would like to compliment you on your clear and precise replies.I am building a 4'0"X4'0" ...
A: I sure hope they help the people who write to me! Sometimes, it's hard to tell. Anyway, let me get ...
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| Formica | 1/13/2007 |
Q: I've seen the formica wrapped around the front of countertops, how do you bend the formica? ...
A: Formica makes many grades of plastic laminates. Depending on what you where you want the laminate to ...
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| Formica | 1/12/2007 |
Q: what's the best way to cut formica? I'm installing formica on the top of the bar and I will need ...
A: There are a few ways you can cut plastic laminate. Yes, you can use a router to trim off the ...
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| Shopping for dado blade | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I am shopping for a dado blade for my table saw. I have a Jet 10-inch, 1-3/4 hp Supersaw. I am a ...
A: Good questions, I'll try to help. Years ago, I had a job that required cutting a ton of dados. I ...
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| Dining table and chairs | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I enjoy reading and have benefited from your remarks. Therefore, I am returning with another ...
A: I appreciate the feedback. This turned into a long answer, so grab a cup of coffee and put your feet ...
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| Oak Dining Table | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I've glued oak planks together and then to 3/4 inch oak plywood and now it has a bow in it. How do ...
A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but unfortunately, you've done one of the big "no-no's" of ...
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| kitchen oak cabinets | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I have wood oak cabinets, that are still in very good condition. The cabinets do not have handles or ...
A: Yes, you can do what you asked (sand down and refinish) but you have to understand there is a ...
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| staining for a bar. | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Is there Tuckernut trim pieces or something that would match close to grain and color? May be pine? ...
A: Dave, I'm not even sure there is such a wood as Tuckernut! I think sometimes, lumber companies make ...
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| staining for a bar. | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Greetings, I am going to build a wet bar in my basement and am wanting to stain it a medium dark ...
A: Poplar isn't a bad choice for building your wet bar, but if you're buying it at a big hardware ...
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| Best wood sources in Las Vegas? | 12/28/2006 |
Q: Where is the best source of quality hardwood in Las Vegas? I'm frustrated with the quality of ...
A: I've also had a difficult time finding decent plywood here in Las Vegas. I've really had to search ...
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| platform bed | 12/19/2006 |
Q: What thickness of plywood would you use for a platform bed?
A: Every plan I've ever seen for platform beds uses 3/4" plywood. Please be aware that if the platform ...
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| King size platform bed using cabinets | 12/18/2006 |
Q: Help Jamie! I would like to make a king size platform bed with drawer storage using store bought ...
A: Karen, Your plan sounds doable, although I am concerned about not having basic woodworking skills ...
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| Correct distance | 12/17/2006 |
Q: We want to convert a "U" shaped alcove in our kitchen with benches secured to the three walls and a ...
A: Wow, someone after my own heart! I built a U shaped booth in my old home in Ohio, it was the coolest ...
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| Table Clamps? | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have two wooden tables I'd like to clamp together so their edges abut and I'm thinking there must ...
A: Your question was a little vague, so I'm going to make a few suggestions. But please know that I'm ...
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| Drawer material | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have viewed some of your remarks on the material used for making a drawer. I agree with using ...
A: Sounds like you've really put some time and thought into making those drawers. I'll try to help. ...
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| table top cupping | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I am making a walnut dining table - nearly 4'x5'. I haven't put a finish on it yet. The other day, ...
A: First off, let me say I admire you building that large of a table in a woodworking class. That's a ...
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| Finishing oil selection | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I have heard you refer to your preference for Watco Danish oil when finishing a piece. I am a ...
A: Mike- Good question. When wanting a clear Watco finish with no tinting whatsoever, look for the ...
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| Classroom Furniture | 12/14/2006 |
Q: top units with shelves underneath They closed on the three sides, and open at the front for stools ...
A: Sorry for this long answer! Grad a cup of coffee and put your feet up. :) I read your question ...
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| assembly question | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I purchased a cat tree online that has two parts. Each part joins with a large bolt (between 2-3 ...
A: I understand your dilemma, and it seems like a lot of work to do (buy a drill and a drill bit, and ...
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| gluing wood boards togther | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I would like to build a TV table approximately 36" x 18" how should the grain be when putting the ...
A: You are asking the most common question that many woodworkers ask me - how to glue up a wide board ...
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| Painting on stained wood | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I just bought a natural wood rocking chair as a gift and my intentions were to stain it and then ...
A: My only reservation about painting over stained wood is that if the stain contained some sort of ...
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| replacing a cabinet tv with a new tv | 12/2/2006 |
Q: i hope i have written to someone that can help me.i have a floor cabinet with a tv. i love the ...
A: While it's a little difficult to tell you definitively if your old TV "guts" can be removed and ...
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| cordless drill | 11/29/2006 |
Q: This may be out of your relm of expertise but i'll ask anyhow. I'm trying to decide on a cordless ...
A: Jerry, As a matter of fact, this IS sort of in my realm of experience. So I will give an opinion- ...
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| hindge for table top- to desk top | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I am trying to find a hindge that can move upward from let say a 18" coffee table top- raise up so ...
A: Hey Mike, The mechanism you described is called a Pop Up Table Mechanism, and Rockler hardware ...
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| nail guns | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I am presently looking for a nail gun to use for furniture building and general home improvement ...
A: Right off the top of my head- and 18 gauge. But... keep reading...... I feel like choosing between ...
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| Wood compatabilite | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Jamie, Thanks for your answer, it covered everything and your "watch-fors" will be good to ensure a ...
A: Marlo, There are two ways to glue that piece up and minimize slippage in the clamps. One way is to ...
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| Wood compatabilite | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I want to make a walnut butcher block top, displaying the end grain. I want to include a white ash ...
A: I've been building cutting boards for years, and never had a separation problem due to the different ...
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| Finishing mahogany | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I have just bought an awesome 7' country style mahogany table and have striped the top down (not a ...
A: I totally disagree with whoever says Watco isn't good on open grained wood. Perhaps they don't know ...
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| log furniture | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I have been considering constructing log furniture any suggestions ? how to books or classes
A: You're in luck, there are a lot of books and a few videos out there that will be helpful. I've ...
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| plugging nail holes | 11/21/2006 |
Q: jamie....i know that there is a method of plugging nail holes with a combination of sanding dust and ...
A: You're correct, the glue in the sawdust/glue filler mix prohibits the finish from looking exactly ...
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| Crown molding on 60Degree cove side wall to cieling | 11/20/2006 |
Q: How do I set my miter saw to cut crown molding cove molding on a 60Degree WALL angle like this ...
A: I wish a had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to install crown molding. Truth is- it's ...
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| wood for display cabinet | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I've seen the pictures of fancy etageres, bookcases, etc., and the ones that use the equivalent of ...
A: From reading your letter, I can't tell if you're looking for the 2 x 2 stock to make your own legs, ...
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| under bed drawer | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I would like to build a large under bed drawer with dividers for my sons to use as a toy box. I ...
A: I understand your question, and have been asked it before. It makes a lot of sense to utilize that ...
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| table sticky after oiling | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I've had a solid cherry dining table for 9 years, and have been oiling it every year before the ...
A: I am not sure I'm the best person to answer your question, but I'll give it a go. I only use one ...
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| gluing boards together... | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I have been having some trouble with some night stands that I had recently built. The table tops are ...
A: Welcome to the (sometimes frustrating!) world of woodworking! There could be many reasons why your ...
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| furniture cracking | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I am repainting a wooden etagere that was purchased about 3 years ago. Cracking has occurred at ...
A: It sounds like those cracks are occurring because the wood is shrinking somewhat. That happens when ...
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| Material choice for a cabinet | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I am preparing to build a china cabinet for my mother. I Have some very nice old plank flooring 1"+ ...
A: If the wood is dry and stable, and in decent condition, I'm pretty sure it will be fine to make the ...
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| DEPRESSION ERA FURNITURE | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I just received a dining room set. (Depression era) It has veneer and solid wood on the legs. It's ...
A: You didn't mention whether the wood on your furniture is just dirt-dirty, or if it's a greasy sort ...
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| Warped boards | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Is there a way to straighten dried warped or twisted rough sawn boards?
A: Dennis, There is really only one true way to straighten out warped wood, and you need a good ...
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| Antique Furniture Repair | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I have inherited some antique dinning room furniture from my late Grandmother recently: table, ...
A: Sounds like you got lucky with that inheritance. :) Your question is somewhat outside the scope of ...
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| drawer rollers? | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I am trying to find a source for small cylindrical rollers to put on a drawer that is going inside a ...
A: I think what you're looking for is a drawer slide, or sometimes called a drawer glide. The term is ...
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| Birch Headboards | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Hey Jamie. We have a cabin up on Lake Superior and I found some beautiful fallen birch that I cut ...
A: This turned into a long answer, so grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up! I build custom ...
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| new mahogany table | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Just bought a beautiful 10ft imported mahogany table it was suggested that I have it French Polished ...
A: That table sounds gorgeous! If your beautiful new table has a finish on it already, then there's ...
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| GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR......... | 10/25/2006 |
Q: Does anyone answer questions about furniture repair? You clearly state you don't. I don't see anyone ...
A: Calm down, Greg! The reason why I generally don't answer repair questions is because 1) it's not my ...
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| Drawer material | 10/25/2006 |
Q: what wood species would you recommend for solid wood drawer boxes? I've been looking at maple but ...
A: Your question is a good one, and I guess my answer depends on where the drawers are going. The ...
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| Birch and maple | 10/23/2006 |
Q: We are in the process of having our kitchen redone and had discussed with the contractor using maple ...
A: Is your contractor a used car salesman, as well? :) OK, I'm joking, but surely he must be ...
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| durable gloss finish | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have maple butcher block end tables, coffee table Thinking about tunge oil? can i put a wax or ...
A: I think Tung Oil is a great product for the end tables and coffee table you mentioned. But let me ...
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| nail guns | 10/21/2006 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... I have porter cable ...
A: Both of the PC nail guns you mentioned owning belong in the same family of brad nail guns. They both ...
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| Oil finish on faux timberframe | 10/18/2006 |
Q: Jamie: I'm preparing to install faux hammerbeam trusses in my new home. the truss elements will be ...
A: I use Watco Oil exclusively on my furniture, so I'll try to give some advice and information. There ...
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| homemade jig's... | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Jamie... I love to work with wood (usually just wing it)... What I would like to know, is there a ...
A: There is a wealth of information out on the web, that's for sure. But it's tough to know which books ...
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| Wine Rack - Lattice Insert (DIY) | 10/2/2006 |
Q: i was wondering if you could help me with a small project. I would like to create a lattice type ...
A: I looked in a few of my supplier's catalogs to see what you're talking about. I've never really paid ...
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| TABLE | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I have been searching high and low for a old plank top/barnwood farm/harvest table. I have very ...
A: I have a few suggestions about getting that piece of furniture built. As in any endeavor, you get ...
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| router bits | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I recently bought a porter cable 13/4 horsepower router and would like to purchase a set of router ...
A: This turned into a long answer, so grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up! What a great ...
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| Cabinets | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I feel most of your points are right on! I decided to use, the big box Lowes 3/4 red oak, only 42 ...
A: Mike, You didn't mention what area you're from, but since you mentioned buying from Lowes, you're ...
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| cutting crown molding | 9/20/2006 |
Q: we have a compound miter saw & are trying to figure out how to cut crown molding for on top of our ...
A: I wish a had a dollar for every time someone asked me how to install crown molding. Truth is- it's ...
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| wood compatibility | 9/18/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Thank you very much for your reply. I need a bit of ...
A: Mike, If there is good bracing under the plywood, which will keep it from sagging or bowing, I ...
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| wood compatibility | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I am building a pool table. Under the slate I need 1 1/2" support for the slate to sit on. I was ...
A: Mike, Pound for pound, plywood is stronger than solid wood for the following reasons: the layers of ...
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| kitchen doors | 9/12/2006 |
Q: do you have a contact for doors at a reasonable price.
A: I have some good information about door companies, so grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up! I ...
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| cabinet refinishing | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I have recently moved into a house with kitchen cabinets built in 1978 of plywood. I'm sure they ...
A: I'm glad you don't want to paint your cabinets, even if they are plywood. Even plywood can look nice ...
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| Table leafs | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I would like to make a side-table from my dining room table leaf. How can I attach wooden leggs to ...
A: It just so happens that tables are my specialty, so I can probably give you some good pointers. You ...
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| Oak Cabinets | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I have oak cabinets in my kitchen and over the years they have gotten a grease build up from ...
A: I can recommend a few different things for degreasing the buildup on your kitchen cabinets. The one ...
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| adding doors to a built in entertainment unit | 9/4/2006 |
Q: Our home was built with a built in area for electronics or whatever , at first I thought it was ...
A: Funny you would write a question about this subject; I've been househunting and seeing a lot of ...
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| mold removal on outdoor furniture | 9/2/2006 |
Q: ihave a teakwood rocker that is kept outdoors. i applied linseed oil as directed after purchase. ...
A: Well... I learn something new all the time! I swear, sometimes I learn as much new stuff answering ...
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| Dado's | 8/31/2006 |
Q: My question,... I'm sure I,ve heard somewhere that it is illegal to use a dado blade in this ...
A: I've been doing woodworking a long time, and I've never heard that dado blades are illegal in ...
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| kitchen cabinet finish | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My kitchen cabinets are old and havent had anything done to them for 50 years. They are yellow ...
A: Your question is somewhat outside of my area of expertise, which is building furniture. While I do ...
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| laminated oak dining table | 8/28/2006 |
Q: Jamie, for the response. Sorry for the confusion -- it is wood, pin oak, but they did put a ...
A: Marge, If the top is plastic, you need to ascertain if it's a plastic laminate, or if it's a thick ...
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| diy cabinet bldg | 8/28/2006 |
Q: i live in a mobile home and the cabinets were falling down. i can't afford new ones so i thought i ...
A: Wow- this turned into a long answer, so grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up! Although making ...
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| laminated oak dining table | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I have a laminated oak dining room table. The laminate top has began to chip and large pieces have ...
A: I am a little confused by your question, especially the part where you mention laminate. I am not ...
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| old doors | 8/26/2006 |
Q: My husband has been stripping down some old doors and the last layer of paint on all the doors is a ...
A: Your question is somewhat outside my area of expertise, but I do have a little bit of information to ...
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| laminated finish | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Im refinishing my old dining table, i applied oil woodstain several times w/ a brush to achieve a ...
A: The reason your table stop is sticky to the touch is that you have a sludge buildup of stain on top ...
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| Kitchen cabinets birch vs maple | 8/9/2006 |
Q: We are thinking of putting wood cabinets, but are debating between maple and birch, the difference ...
A: Good question- I'll try to give a good answer! Birch and Maple are fairly similar, both are ...
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| Ikea Bed Frame | 8/5/2006 |
Q: We had bought an Ikea queen size bed around 1.5 years back. A few days back the middle plank of the ...
A: It sounds to me like you're not going to find the replacement part for that Ikea bed, am I correct? ...
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| Chest of drawers | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I have and old chest of drawers and it is in really good condition except for the opening and ...
A: From the description, it sounds like your dresser drawers need drawer glides. I don't know if there ...
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| Dresser modification for drawer slides. | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I have been in the process of building new bedroom furniture for my wife and am having some doubts ...
A: For me, the key to being efficient at building furniture is knowing my hardware inside and out. And ...
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| Cabinets | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I am wondering if it is normal for "new" cabinets to have staples/ screws/nails coming out of them ...
A: Diana, What a crock! I nearly fell off my stool when I read your question. No, it's not normal for ...
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| simple bed blan | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I am looking for a plan to make a simple bed for my kids. I have seen one made with what was ...
A: You don't really say much about your woodworking skills, or if you have tools available. But making ...
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| wood drying | 7/20/2006 |
Q: jamie...i have some 1" rough sawn ash that is currently at 10-12% moisture content.i know it should ...
A: There are a couple a things you can do to get that moisture content lower. I wouldn't use it at it's ...
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| adding crown moulding to kitchen cabinets | 7/18/2006 |
Q: We (I) want to add decorative moulding to our kitchen cabinets. Can you give advice on how to ...
A: You gotta love a husband who's willing to tackle a job like crown molding! I wish a had a dollar ...
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| Hanging a door | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I want to hang an old front door I bought at a antique store in a cased opening in my office and put ...
A: The hinge you want is called a double acting spring hinge. They're fairly common, and come in a ...
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| Blondewood plywood | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Jamie, I am getting ready to build a tall kitchen pantry cabinet that will have it's back facing the ...
A: You're asking one of the perpetual woodworking questions - when is it "good enough" versus the right ...
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| finish on basement bar | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I have built bar in basement. I want to put a few coats of polyurathene on top. Is there a ...
A: I have a couple of suggestions for your bar top; hopefully I can help you solve your problem. But I ...
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| Dresser Drawers | 6/18/2006 |
Q: Can I change the track dresser drawers run on from center bottom on the drawer to a ball bearing ...
A: It might be possible to make the switch from a track underneath your drawer to side mounted drawer ...
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| Toy Chest | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I am building a toy chest for our son. 32”L x 18”W x 20”H. I’m using 3/4" sandply wood. What is ...
A: Your question about joinery with plywood is an important one. While plywood isn't an ideal material ...
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| Cabinet inserts | 6/4/2006 |
Q: my kitchen cabinets are Kraftmaid oak and are about 15 years old. In order to modernize, because ...
A: I suppose my answer to you about knocking out the wood panels in your kitchen cabinet doors is going ...
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| mitre saw polygons mitre clamp | 6/3/2006 |
Q: Answer - Hi John, I remember when I first bought a personal computer in the early '90's, I ...
A: I'll try to answer those new questions you sent. I'm sorry if I assumed you were more knowledgeable ...
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| mitre saw polygons mitre clamp | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I hope my question isn’t too mundane. I have a problem using my mitre saw and mitre clamp, and ...
A: I remember when I first bought a personal computer in the early '90's, I complained about it not ...
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| Building a bed | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I would like to know how to build a platform california king size bed? how do I support it in the ...
A: When I read your question, the first thing that came to mind is the book about bed building - I'm ...
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| a beginner's wood plane | 5/22/2006 |
Q: Greetings Sir, I wish to try my hand at basic wood working. Before I can continue with my ...
A: Johnathon, I'm sorry it's taken me a while to answer your question; I was away for a few days and ...
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| screw sizing | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I would also like to now if it is possible to screw into the edge of 3/4 birch or oak plywood. I am ...
A: Putting screws in the edge of plywood isn't really a great idea. There isn't any grip to the edge ...
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| screw sizing | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I am planning to build an entertainment center. Is there a rule of thumb as to the size of the ...
A: Good question, and one most people forget to ask. When using screws, there are a few rules. Mostly, ...
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| Cabinet refacing | 5/3/2006 |
Q: Jamie, First, thank you for the prompt and thorough reply, I must have confused the issue. I don't ...
A: I'm sorry if I misread your question and gave you a bunch of information you didn't need. D'oh! I'm ...
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| Cabinet refacing | 5/3/2006 |
Q: My next project is to update the kitchen cabinets. I plan to remove the trim strips, strip the ...
A: You obviously know a good deal about woodworking, because you asked a lot of important questions ...
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| options for outdoor table top | 5/2/2006 |
Q: As suggested by u I'm thinking of doing plywood with tiles on the top, but the problem is this table ...
A: You have two options if you want to use the plywood/tile solution that I suggested to you. One is ...
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| options for outdoor table top | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I have an outdoor cast-aluminium dining set, unfortunately its inlaid tempered glass top is broken. ...
A: Your question is really outside the scope of what I do, which is build wooden furniture. But I have ...
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| furniture plywood | 4/27/2006 |
Q: In commonly available furniture grade plywood (oak or birch from a home improvement center) what is ...
A: I think the answer to your question is a little subjective. I've purchased plywood from the major ...
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| Building with teakwood | 4/26/2006 |
Q: This is kind of a weird project...but I am trying to build a small trash can holder (you can get ...
A: Back when I was just starting out as a woodworker, I made up my mind about something. I swore I ...
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| watco exterior danish oil | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I've read your answer about applying watco to an exterior oak door. I am going to be refinishing ...
A: I certainly think that using Exterior Watco for your door is a good way to protect it. To be sure, ...
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| building a home bar | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I would like it to be transportable as it would be used only on occasions. it needs to light but ...
A: I do an awful lot of reading and poking around online and I don't believe I've ever seen plans for ...
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| wood smell in china cabinet | 4/4/2006 |
Q: Jamie, We have had a china cabinet for 25 years and it still has a wood smell. We never thought ...
A: While I don't doubt that your china cabinet has a smell, I am not sure it's wood that you're ...
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| Edge Grain Table Top Construction | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I'm in the process of building an edge grain countertop using solid cherry strips cut to 1.5"T by ...
A: If you use a good quality glue, and have very flat boards with no gaps, your wooden countertop ...
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| Hinges for door | 3/12/2006 |
Q: i make doll houses as a hobby with MDF fibreboard. While it an excellent material, when it comes to ...
A: I think I have a fairly easy solution to your problem. The reason the screws fail over time is ...
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| cabinet building | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I would like some information on how to build cabinets step by step info can you recommend any books ...
A: Good questions, and I hope I can give you with a helpful answer. When you mention cabinetmaking, ...
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| dowel plugs | 3/4/2006 |
Q: i have been doing a little woodworking off and on over the years but mostly with ultra simplistic ...
A: Good question about how to trim off excess wood on plugs. This turned into a long answer, so grab a ...
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| what to make in a small workshop. | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I am retired and have a small workshop. My skill level is reasonable having been a toolmaker during ...
A: Glad you wrote back. I totally understand what you mean about building smaller projects because ...
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| finishing oak stairs | 2/5/2006 |
Q: I have oak stairs that have never been finished. (they were covered with carpet when the house was ...
A: While I'm not an expert about using varnish with wood (I only use Danish Oil finishes), I cannot ...
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| small project money makers | 1/29/2006 |
Q: so far i have been making small things like shelves, coffee tables, and jewelry boxes. i like small ...
A: Grab a cup of coffee, this turned into a long answer! Your question is a pretty broad one. It ...
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| converting conventional bed to platform | 1/28/2006 |
Q: I have a conventional full size bed complete with headboard and footboard. It uses the standard ...
A: I had to read and reread your question; I wasn't sure I understood the question you were asking. But ...
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| wood selection | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I am planning to build a TV stand/cabinet for my livingroom. I'd like to take advantage of some ...
A: Technically speaking, while the two forms of Birch (plywood vs. solid stock) will match better than ...
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| wood selection | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I am planning to build a TV stand/cabinet for my livingroom. I'd like to take advantage of some ...
A: I think the key to trying to match Birch on your TV stand project is to choose a wood that matches ...
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| Joints | 1/19/2006 |
Q: Is there a difference between a "tongue and groove" joint and a "mortise and tenon" joint? Which ...
A: What an interesting question! I guess I've never really compared the semantics of a tongue and ...
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| I want to cut some pressboard... | 1/10/2006 |
Q: I want to cut some pressboard to make a shelf . What is the best way to do this so that the edge ...
A: A good blade will do wonders for making quality cuts. I have seen blades for composite materials, ...
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| Bespoke shelving | 12/18/2005 |
Q: I would like to have some bespoke floating shelves (capable of supporting books) put up either side ...
A: Rebecca, I'm not sure I can help you, but I will try. But I need more information. Where are you ...
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| table warping | 11/9/2005 |
Q: I am a rank amateur and have built (nearly finished) a Harvest Table for my daughter. I used some ...
A: Hey Fred, I can sort of relate to your woodworking question, as I live in a climate that's the ...
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| Wood finishing | 11/7/2005 |
Q: I have a new home with natural Pine ceilings, doors, baseboards and window trim. The floors are tile ...
A: This question is somewhat outside the scope of my expertise. I rarely work with Pine, and I usually ...
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| lumber | 11/2/2005 |
Q: Also I really appreciated the info on woods, spans etc. As you might have noted from my last ...
A: Glad my answer was helpful to you. I think you're very much on the right track with your project, ...
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| lumber | 11/1/2005 |
Q: My wife wants me to build some cabinets-bookcases to display her doll collection. I have a limited ...
A: Your question is a little broad, so this answer might include some information that you don't need. ...
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| Tiles and Bricks | 10/31/2005 |
Q: We have a bathroom window we are wanting to place glass blocks in. The glass blocks are a little bit ...
A: Normally, I wouldn't attempt to answer a questions about glass block, since my area of expertise is ...
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| Inlaying tile in wood (tabletop) | 10/16/2005 |
Q: Jamie, I've seen your profile on the www.greatpottery website and have visited your personal ...
A: Grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up, this turned into a REALLY long answer. And before I ...
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| Shimming a door | 9/6/2005 |
Q: Hope this within your scope of expertise. A bedroom door will not stay fully open and lay back ...
A: Talk about something WAY outside my scope of expertise! I am not a carpenter, but rather a furniture ...
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| Altering an armoire | 8/24/2005 |
Q: I know my first question was a little vague, but your answer was exactly what I was hoping for! It ...
A: Glad I could help with some suggestions about your armoire project. As far as recommending someone ...
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| Altering an armoire | 8/23/2005 |
Q: Jamie-- I have an armoire I want to convert to an entertainment center. This will require I take ...
A: You didn't give me a whole lot of information with which to help you out, but I'll take an educated ...
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| Watco as the base/Polyurethane to seal? | 8/21/2005 |
Q: Have used Watco DOF over oak on a number of projects including a well protected exterior door,window ...
A: Hey Bruce- I'm with you- I love the look of Watco. In fact, it's the only finish I use, and I liked ...
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| building a cabinet for a fixed space (cubby) | 8/19/2005 |
Q: We have two cubby holes on either side of our fireplace that measure roughly 35.5 x 33.5 x 19. My ...
A: I'm pretty sure I can picture the wall area in which you describe, and I'll try to discuss a few ...
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| question about wood refinishing | 7/7/2005 |
Q: I have a question about wood refinishing. I have been looking for a dining table with a glass top ...
A: Your question about refinishing is somewhat outside the scope of what I do. I build custom ...
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| kitchen cabinets | 6/18/2005 |
Q: What is the best wood selection for building kitchen cabinets - plywood or joined wood panels? I am ...
A: I just saw the last part of your question- about the cracking and potential for gaps. Yes, this is ...
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| wood filler | 6/12/2005 |
Q: I have 2 large wood poles that support a little roof in my deck. They developed very large splits ...
A: While this question is somewhat out of my area of expertise (I build custom furniture) I do have ...
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| Which drill is the best? | 5/17/2005 |
Q: We recently bought a Ryobi drill and find it does not assemble well, can you suggest a better drill? ...
A: Sorry to hear the drill you purchased isn't living up to your expectations. Maybe you can return it ...
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| Oak table top | 4/27/2005 |
Q: I made a 5'X 4'dinning room table just about a year ago. The table can be expanded with one 18" ...
A: Sorry to hear about your table top dilemma. That sounds awful and I think you are definitely on the ...
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| Wood hardener ? | 4/22/2005 |
Q: I live in a Brownstone building in Boston that dates to the 1800's (although I can't vouch for ...
A: Your question is somewhat outside the scope of what I do, which is build custom furniture. But I do ...
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| How to lubricate wooden draws without tracks | 4/20/2005 |
Q: I bought an unfinished pine storage bed and it's draws are very difficult to open and close. I ...
A: I assume by candles helping you out with your drawer problem, you mean that they're sticking. I am ...
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| Wood Bowing when clamping together | 4/13/2005 |
Q: i understood completely as to what you were saying about if the jointer is not perfectly square. ...
A: Glad you understood what I was trying to explain about the jointer technique. A jointer is a ...
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| Wood Bowing when clamping together | 4/13/2005 |
Q: that sounds like that is probably exactly what is happening. i cant say the boards i am using are ...
A: The best way to get a good square edge is from a properly aligned jointer. Using a square to set it ...
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| Wood Bowing when clamping together | 4/12/2005 |
Q: what you said about the straight edge is exactly right. yet the grains do alternate and DO NOT go in ...
A: Mark- Two things about your top cupping- wood will react odd (hence, the cupping) if you do not ...
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| Wood Bowing when clamping together | 4/12/2005 |
Q: i recently attempted for the first time to build a very simple tv stand. the top of the stand that ...
A: You are asking one of the BIG questions that many woodworkers ask - how to deal with seasonal ...
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| typical girl | 4/4/2005 |
Q: Typical girl here with a typical girl roommate...but we still want to build! We really want to build ...
A: I'm all for girls learning to build stuff! I used to teach adult ed classes at my local college and ...
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| telling woods apart | 3/27/2005 |
Q: How does one learn to tell the difference between woods? For example, how can you tell if it is ...
A: I understand how identifying wood can be a challenge! I had some difficulty when I was just getting ...
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| 45 lock miter for cabinet jonery | 3/21/2005 |
Q: i want to build some kitchen cabinets and this is my first job. There are many joinery methods for ...
A: Although making kitchen cabinets is a difficult undertaking, it's certainly a project that is doable ...
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| Finishing? | 3/15/2005 |
Q: I've just got into making some furnature and my problem is my final finish. It's like dust or some ...
A: Hey Jerry, Welcome to the club! Most of us woodworkers have trouble with dust in our finishes! I ...
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| custom cabinets | 3/9/2005 |
Q: jamie, I am an ameteur woodworkerand am in need of a custom wall to wall and ceiling to ceiling ...
A: I don't know where you are located, but depending what coast you live near, I can recommend two ...
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| Furniture Oils | 2/26/2005 |
Q: We have recently bought some rustic style furniture made from green unseasoned oak. The ...
A: Dyrck, Without knowing much more about your rustic furniture, I am assuming a couple of things. ...
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| Cabinet hardware | 2/22/2005 |
Q: Jamie, I found mini 26mm hinges at Blum and ordered them Monday. Now, I'll have the problem of ...
A: Mike- I didn't totally understand what you were asking me in your last All-Experts question. I see ...
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| Cabinet hardware | 2/20/2005 |
Q: Jamie, thank you for your efforts. I put the cabinet in place last night and thought I could use a ...
A: Mike, I think a piano hinge might be over kill as far as your hinge dilemma is concerned. The real ...
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| Cabinet hardware | 2/19/2005 |
Q: Jamie, Your answer is phenomenal! Ok, let me answer some of your ?'s. I believe it is a full ...
A: Mike, I belong to an organization called the Furniture Society, which has a huge membership of ...
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| Cabinet hardware | 2/18/2005 |
Q: It's been awhile. I want to install 110 degree euro hinges on my floor to ceiling cabinet I spoke ...
A: When I receive a question like yours on this All-Experts site, I have a list of options to click on. ...
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| adhesive | 2/18/2005 |
Q: There are various types of vinyl plastic. I need aglue that can permanently affix a VINYL RECORD to ...
A: I think the adhesive you might want to use to glue vinyl records to wood would be contact cement. ...
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| finishing exterior oak door | 2/16/2005 |
Q: I plan to finish a new oak exterior door with floating panels. The door is north facing with ...
A: This question is a little outside the scope of my area of expertise. I only use Danish Oil on the ...
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| workshop sawdust control | 2/14/2005 |
Q: I have a workshop in my unfinished basement, with a 10" radial saw near one corner. The sawdust it ...
A: What a timely question for me to answer. I just bought one of those air cleaners for my woodshop 5 ...
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| cutting hardwood | 2/11/2005 |
Q: I just got 250 board feet of rough sawn African hardwood boards that are all thicker than 3". Some ...
A: This is a pretty involved question (not sure if you realize it) so this answer is pretty long and ...
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| Router Horsepower for Raised Doors | 1/25/2005 |
Q: Thinking of buying a Porter Cable 895PK 2-1/4HP router to mount the fixed base on the bottom of a ...
A: Henry, Yes, this router would be very suitable for running the cutters necessary to cut the parts ...
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| Drawer mechanism | 1/19/2005 |
Q: I am thinking of creating a drawers unit (drawer depth 40-50cm) that will be placed in the middle of ...
A: Yes, there absolutely is a piece of hardware that will do what you want it to do. It's called a ...
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| kitchen cabinet building | 1/3/2005 |
Q: ..."why, I can build it myself for a 1/3 of the price that they want!" Well, add my name to the ...
A: Wow- this turned into a long answer, so grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up! Although making ...
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| building a library in our home | 1/2/2005 |
Q: a followup question. just curious why you would go with a veneered mdf over a veneered plywood. ...
A: Matt, I'm sorry, I must have misunderstood or read your first questions wrong. I would always ...
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| Underbed storage bed woodworking plans | 1/2/2005 |
Q: Jamie, I am trying to find woodworking plans for a queen size bed with underbed storage drawers. ...
A: When I read your question, the first thing that came to mind is the book about bed building - I ...
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| building a library in our home | 1/2/2005 |
Q: greeting, we're looking to convert one of our upstairs room into a full blown library (floor to ...
A: It's wise to do some research for your project before you start, so you're already heading in the ...
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| Map Collection Cabinet | 12/28/2004 |
Q: Jamie, Never thought about that..... here we go: drawer size (inches) = 35.5w * 23.6d * 1.02h ...
A: Just some thoughts about display cabinets and drawers... A long time ago, I helped design and build ...
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| Map Collection Cabinet | 12/27/2004 |
Q: I am building a cabinet for my map collection (900 maps at this stage). I need about 15 shallow ...
A: Your map cabinet project sounds really fascinating, and I would love to help you with some answers. ...
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| wood furniture | 12/23/2004 |
Q: I am in between houses. I sold my house, and am looking for another, so my good furniture is in a ...
A: It's smart to be concerned about the weather affecting your wood, so your question is a good one. ...
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| Cabinet making | 12/19/2004 |
Q: I am building a floor to ceiling cabinet in the bathroom. I made the base out of 2x4's, so I have a ...
A: I'm going to cut and paste your questions so I don't miss any. Hope this makes it easy to ...
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| Making a vehicle out of Mahogany | 12/13/2004 |
Q: I am a fellow woodshop intructor (in Michigan). Glad to have this chance for advice. This may sound ...
A: I'm assuming that you're planning on keeping this "Jeep" outside, since you asked about wood ...
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| Cabinet making | 12/13/2004 |
Q: I am building a floor to ceiling cabinet in the bathroom. I made the base out of 2x4's, so I have a ...
A: Long answer- grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up! I had to reread your question a couple of ...
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| Cutting Dados with Router | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I am looking for a low cost method of cutting dados in case work using a router. Currently I use a ...
A: Jack- While I'm unfamiliar with the dado jig from Woodhaven, I'm sure cutting dados with your own ...
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| routers | 11/24/2004 |
Q: Is it practical/possible to use a router for laminate trimming, or would it be a better idea to ...
A: Yes, it is absolutely possible to use a router as a laminate trimmer. The main difference will be ...
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| Veneer Faces | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I am designing a coffee table and entertainment center for a long-time client, and have developed ...
A: When we "experts" get a question from the All-Experts site (like the one you sent) we're given a ...
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| Custom table top construction | 11/4/2004 |
Q: As a followup, I'd like to understand the reasons for not gluing the 1/4" to the 3/4". Not to argue ...
A: You're putting a lot of thought into this table project, which usually leads to having a successful ...
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| Custom table top construction | 11/3/2004 |
Q: I'm in the process of building a simple coffee table with a wood top. This top will be attached to ...
A: This turned into a really long answer, so grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up! Those are all ...
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| building wall mout tv entertainment centre | 11/3/2004 |
Q: we have a new addition almost complete. i want to build from scratch a wall unit for our tv. it is ...
A: Your question about building a corner TV cabinet didn't give me enough information so that I might ...
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| building a bed | 10/28/2004 |
Q: I would like to know how to build a king size platform bed. I also need a shopping list. THANK YOU!
A: When I read your question, the first thing that came to mind is the great book about bed building -- ...
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| equipment | 10/21/2004 |
Q: I am soon moving to a newer home. The move will involve leaving a large (800 sq.ft.) basement shop ...
A: First off, I understand you having to downsize, but I think downsizing your tablesaw might be a ...
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| oiled teakwood versus lacquered elmwood | 9/21/2004 |
Q: Im not sure if you can answer this question but I thought I might ask since you have a weath of ...
A: The two woods you mention have some pros and cons for each, and I've worked with both, so I'll lend ...
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| Maple Veneer | 9/19/2004 |
Q: I want to build a counter top for my basement cabinets (12 feet long). My wife and I are trying to ...
A: Just a follow up to that countertop question you asked. I just received the latest issue of Fine ...
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| Custom Cabinets | 9/13/2004 |
Q: I was a former industrial arts teacher. I graduated from Fitchburg State College in 1975. I now ...
A: The city of Boston is rich with great woodworkers, so you shouldn't have much problem locating a ...
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| starting a career | 8/9/2004 |
Q: I've recently decided to make a big change in my life and start a new career (I'm 34). I made pretty ...
A: Grab a cup of coffee, this turned into a long answer! Your question is a pretty broad one. Since ...
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| Woodworking | 7/28/2004 |
Q: Yes I mean gluing them together with a perfect side-by-side fit. Then plane them all to a flat table ...
A: Tony, There are a few ways to help glue up a table top to ensure it's relatively flat. The first ...
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| Woodworking | 7/27/2004 |
Q: Can you please give me a fail-safe method (and tools required) to join planks of timber ...
A: Tony, I'm not sure what you mean by joining planks side by side. Are you referring to gluing them ...
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| furniture | 6/28/2004 |
Q: First I wanted to say thank you again for answering my previous question about how to build cabinet ...
A: I'm glad I could help you with your previous question. Sometimes two heads are better than one when ...
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| cabinet doors | 6/10/2004 |
Q: I've built a simple cabinet about seven feet high. Now I am trying to build doors using a simple ...
A: Kevin, Unfortunately, there isn't a really sure way of "unbending" wood. Wood has a memory, and ...
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| cabinet doors | 6/10/2004 |
Q: I've built a simple cabinet about seven feet high. Now I am trying to build doors using a simple ...
A: I just love how some of the home improvement TV shows gloss over the tricky parts! You're right to ...
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| drawer bed | 6/5/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you might know of any websites or books that might help me to get any ideas on ...
A: When I read your question, the first thing that came to mind is the book about bed building - I'm ...
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| Custom Cabinets vs. Semi-Custom from Home Depot | 5/23/2004 |
Q: We own a modest home (assessed at $300,000) and are currently in the process of building an ...
A: I can commiserate with you about the high cost of remodeling. I just moved across country, and even ...
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| Remaking Porch Posts | 5/6/2004 |
Q: -Hi Jamie--Thanks so much for you prompt and constructive (!) and suggestions. Interesting as ...
A: Glad I could help out. Yes, I'll still be volunteering with All-Experts after I move. I may need ...
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| Remaking Porch Posts | 5/5/2004 |
Q: Now, I want to "case in" the 2 outside corner posts on my front porch to make them look more ...
A: This is really outside the scope of what I do, but I do remember you and thought I'd try to give a ...
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| Custom Bar Design | 5/5/2004 |
Q: I want to build a bar for my house. This piece would not be a "walk behind" bar but instead a ...
A: I know the type of bar in which you are interested-freestanding, almost like a dining room buffet. ...
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| Router technique | 4/27/2004 |
Q: I am trying to construct a flytying table. I want to creat a round shallow depression in the oak ...
A: The way in which you described routing that groove on your table will work (following a circle ...
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| Making furniture doors | 4/22/2004 |
Q: I would like to know how to glue up furniture doors and keep them from warping. I just finished two ...
A: There are a few ways that I glue up doors to make sure they're flat and true. It really depends on ...
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| question on furniture | 3/24/2004 |
Q: Greetings! I have several home improvement website I market heavily on the internet. I'm looking to ...
A: Yes, I am interested in writing for your website, but would like to see it first. Please supply a ...
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| Table top | 3/6/2004 |
Q: I have a piece of curly hard maple that has been sitting around my basment shop for a while, It is ...
A: You are asking one of the BIG questions for most woodworkers. Some people covet wide boards of wood ...
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| Kitchen Cabinets | 3/5/2004 |
Q: My wife wants a new layout for the kitchen, and she deserves it. Therefore, new kitchen cabinets. I ...
A: Wow- this turned into a long answer, so grab a cup of coffee and put your feet up! Although making ...
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| Veneer cement and finish | 3/3/2004 |
Q: Jamie, I am building a 2 foot high, one foot deep, four foot wide bookshelf (to be placed on the ...
A: Walter, Although some glue manufacturers will tell you that finishes won't dissolve their glue, I ...
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| Wood options for Adirondack Chairs | 2/26/2004 |
Q: We're thinking about buying Adirondack Chairs for our yard. I've looked online and there are so many ...
A: It just so happens I have some info about Adirondack chairs! I teach a class about building these ...
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| building a table | 1/20/2004 |
Q: Good Morning, My question is regarding building a table shaped like Texas. I would like to know if ...
A: It just so happens that tables are my specialty, so I can probably give you some good pointers. ...
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| starting a furniture building business | 12/12/2003 |
Q: Jamie, I'm very eager to start my own furniture building business and want to ask you what piece of ...
A: The answer to your question is rather broad. I'm not sure what kind of furniture making you have in ...
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| Hollow core door | 11/16/2003 |
Q: I have a hollow core, 1 3/8" door that is about one-quarter inch too long since getting new carpet. ...
A: I'm assuming you have a few power tools that could help you with this task. Without knowing what ...
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