| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Bent/Stuck pin | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a spinning wheel and I need to repair the wheel (it was knocked over and has split where the ...
A: I think you'll have to drive out the pin with a pin punch. This is a straight punch about 6-7" long ...
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| Drum follow up | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Greg, it's a Campbell brand lacquer (not sure which one). So far I've tried MEK to strip it, with ...
A: Tom, you need a methylene chloride, paste type, varnish remover, toxic stuff, but will strip almost ...
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| Epoxy Resin | 10/7/2008 |
Q: ..I live in Maracaibo, Venezuela. In spite of all de petrochemicals around us, I don´t know of ...
A: what you've seen is a pourable Epoxy finish..there are many different ...
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| Unfinished banister and newell | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have an unfinished red oak banister and newel post that I am trying to refinish, I have ...
A: Oak does not lend itself to the look you desire. It has a deep, defined grain, with deep pores, and ...
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| Rustic Pine Mexican Furniture | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I need to make custom shelves to match a room of Rustic Pine Mexican Furniture. How to finish the ...
A: I'm guessing it's and oil finish, as it looks like a flat finish, and not a surface type finish. I ...
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| Lathe spindle question | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My father loved woodworking, especially working with his lathe. He passed away a couple years ago ...
A: Hey Jerry, Two things, first off is the speed, it sounds like you might be at a higher speed, which ...
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| Spot sanding unfinished floors? | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a question about unfinished floors. We just laid approx 150 sq ft of unfinished red birch ...
A: I wouldn't spot sand a newly laid floor like this. The floor needs an overall sanding to blend and ...
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| loftbed | 9/28/2008 |
Q: The dimensions are 71in. high. 113in. long, and 84in. wide. It has to be free standing, able to hold ...
A: Hey Mike, there's no way to do this without a pretty massive frame, that would have to be through ...
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| cutting a scroll in thick wood | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I am building a pergola using 21 4"x10"x16' beams. What is the best way to cut the scroll on the end ...
A: Hey Greg, Those are pretty massive beams, and I don't know of a way to cut a neat scroll in 4" thick ...
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| Oak Table | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I am in College and I custom made a coffee table. Its a thin sheet of oak over plywood with stain ...
A: Hey William, Epoxy is pretty tough stuff, and would hold up better to heat, but you still risk ...
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| stained beech benchtop | 9/20/2008 |
Q: we installed beech benchtop from Ikea last year and used the wood sealant they supplied. We ...
A: I am not familiar with what they supplied you, did they tell you what the product was? It sounds ...
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| wood finishing | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I used 2 coat polyurethane on my antique hardwood floors I have only applied the first coat and it ...
A: 60 hours??? wow......unfortunately, floors of this age would probably have had wax applied to them, ...
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| paint dining room set | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have an oak dining room set including table with glass insets, chairs with cane insets on backs, ...
A: I am not Chris, but I'll answer the question. The ultimate way to do this would be to spray the set ...
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| how to cut a pine stump | 9/15/2008 |
Q: i am wondering what is the best way to cut a pine stump without the bark falling off. . its a 3 ft ...
A: I assume you mean you want to crosscut slabs from this stump, and being that it's Pine, it isn't the ...
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| Refinishing a door | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Greg, our front door is original to the house (about 50 yrs old) and we assume the finish on it is ...
A: if it's the color that's fading, you can't fix it properly without stripping. You have to get down ...
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| Paste wax issue | 9/11/2008 |
Q: we have a fairly new maple kitchen table made by Candal. It is not a cheap table. Anyway we ...
A: paste wax will always make a surface very shiny, and it can be difficult to apply evenly and buff ...
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| refinishing hardwood floors | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I need some advice on redoing our hardwood floors in our home, the floors that are in here are in ...
A: if these floors are that old, they should probably be evaluated by a floor finishing pro, as they ...
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| Staining Bubinga | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I recently started a guitar buliding project consisting of african mohogany and a top of bubinga. ...
A: Bubinga is a beautiful wood, and most people leave it natural. In guitar finishing, dye stains are ...
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| Staining hickory hardwood flooring | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We just had 2700 sq. feet of hickory hardwood flooring installed in a new construction project. We ...
A: Hey again Bob, I don't think the Bona DTS is that dark....it really sounds more like an sealer that ...
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| Mahogany Doors | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am a lumber sales rep and recently have sold a $12,000.00 front double door and a 4,500.00 ...
A: the answer's really pretty simple..... "(The doors sat around at our lumberyard and/or at the ...
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| Gel Stain Can Tipped on Carpet | 9/8/2008 |
Q: We had an accident where the gel stain can tipped and of course ran right off the edge of the paper. ...
A: It's possible, but again, these are stains....and that's what they're designed to do, and because ...
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| Gel Stain Can Tipped on Carpet | 9/7/2008 |
Q: We had an accident where the gel stain can tipped and of course ran right off the edge of the paper. ...
A: sorry about the late reply, I'm assuming I'm rather late for this question...the only way to remove ...
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| Staining hickory hardwood flooring | 9/6/2008 |
Q: We just had 2700 sq. feet of hickory hardwood flooring installed in a new construction project. We ...
A: he's right in that dyes would be a real headache to use on a floor, and it's not really an option. ...
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| Large cracks on wooden table top | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Please helps, my beautiful wooden table top have several large cracks in it (I brought it back from ...
A: I'm sure it can be fixed, but I'm all the way up in CT., so I can't tell you who to contact in your ...
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| radial arm saw | 9/4/2008 |
Q: hi i am looking for a manual for a sears radial arm saw model # 113197751 i know you can ...
A: I'm not sure why you're looking for a way around that, but it is true that many manuals are not ...
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| Contractor put wrong stain on floors | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Oh boy... We have an OLD house built in 1903. It has beautiful white and red oak floors that were ...
A: Many stains are being reformulated to comply with the new V.O.C regulations, but apparently ...
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| Old painted sign | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I have an old painted sign that I want to keep in its original state. The problem is most of the ...
A: there is no magic solution for something like this, you'd have to be able to treat the wood under ...
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| Contractor put wrong stain on floors | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Oh boy... We have an OLD house built in 1903. It has beautiful white and red oak floors that were ...
A: sorry to hear about your predicament. I can't believe that he didn't let you approve the color ...
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| Drum refinishing | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Hey I was reading a previous answer on drum refinishing and had a few questions of my own. I have a ...
A: the first thing you'll need to do is to strip the hardware and the finish off of the shells. A good ...
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| Protective coat on top of maple plywood. | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have read that Maple plywood is difficult to stain. I do need to change the color of the wood ...
A: Plywoods tend to be more stainable, as their veneers are so thin they don't absorb stain as heavily. ...
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| varnishing new wood | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have volunteered to finish woodwork for my son and daughter-in-law. They have added a new kitchen ...
A: it depends on what type of wood you're finishing....as always I would advise working on scrap first ...
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| Skin Oils and Smudges | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have a table that is made of Rubberwood and Alderwood. There are smudges and skin oils that will ...
A: It really depends on the finish involved as to how to proceed. First of all, throw away the Pledge, ...
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| finish for maple furniture | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I am building an outdoor furniture piece out of maple. What would you suggest that I use for ...
A: I would really not recommend Maple for an outdoor project. It's quite unstable as compared to many ...
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| restain kitchen cabinets | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I want to refinish my 2 year old kitchen cabinets, they are an oak color and the doors and front of ...
A: I would not recommend you try to refinish these...what you're describing is a vinyl veneer ...
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| clear coat on table wont dry | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I used a resin clear coat on a table --the one that you buy that is equal to 60 coats of ...
A: are you sure you mixed in the hardener properly and thoroughly? It sounds to me like you have a real ...
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| floor finishes | 8/19/2008 |
Q: i have applied 6 coats of danish oil to my floor it has become sticky as i did no wipe of the excess ...
A: ..hmmmmm...six coats without wiping off??...I think sanding would be useless at this stage....it'll ...
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| Beech veneer: staining and finishing | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a new bathroom cabinet/vanity made of Beech ply/veneer. I want to stain it deep, rich, dark ...
A: you can't use an oil stain like this, each coat has to be wiped off completely. If you leave the ...
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| Polyurethane floor finish | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I'm asking this question for my daughter. She sanded her floors and then applied a coat of clear ...
A: .....I would think an NMP stripper like CitriStrip would be the best bet. I think it would be safe ...
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| balsa wood on a lathe | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I am working with balsa wood on a 3 speed mini lathe by Craftsman and wonder if I can use a chisel ...
A: I have never dared to mount Balsa on a lathe...it has such a low density factor that I don't believe ...
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| chopping block | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am interested in making a 3ftx4ft chopping block to mount on a pig cooker that I am building. My ...
A: Hey Jeff, the best chopping blocks are Northern Rock Maple, and end grain blocks. These are hard to ...
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| Thinning Oil Based Wood Stain | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Why do manufactures of oil based wood stain, not recommend thinning their product? I find adding ...
A: the reason the manufacturer doesn't recommend it is that it will thin out the color density as well. ...
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| changing the color of kitchen cabinet stain | 8/5/2008 |
Q: .I would like to know if it is possible to add a "pickled" affect to already stained oak cabinets? ...
A: the particular style is "raised panel", and yes, you could mask off the area and add some color or a ...
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| changing the color of kitchen cabinet stain | 8/5/2008 |
Q: .I would like to know if it is possible to add a "pickled" affect to already stained oak cabinets? ...
A: it is not a simple DIY job, as pickling or staining cannot be done over an existing finish. Your ...
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| Staining Veneer | 7/31/2008 |
Q: How can I stain a 1/32" veneer all the way through? I want to be able to sand it but not lose the ...
A: most inlay work, if the right veneers are used, should match pretty well so as not to have this ...
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| Wood Shelf | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I saw a neat looking shelf at a art gallery while on vacation was interested in making one similar ...
A: it sounds like you're describing what's known as a "slab", and many sawmills produce them for use as ...
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| wood restoration | 7/28/2008 |
Q: One of the collections I deal with is furniture, and later will be more hands on in terms of ...
A: a distinction has to be made in regards to oils...oil finishes are drying oils that contain resins ...
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| Hidden hinges on mdf door | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am building a very cheap mdf cabinet for our laundry. It will have 3 doors (720mmHx600mmWx18mm) ...
A: Sorry about the late response I was on vacation and thought I'd have email access. MDF has very bad ...
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| baseboard finish | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have 24 year old baseboard trim that I took off when i put hardwood down. I'm not sure what finish ...
A: Sorry about the late response I was on vacation and thought I'd have email access. Typically, to ...
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| exterior butcher block table | 7/24/2008 |
Q: The table is outside fixed in my courtyard. It is 6' x 6' birch, 1 1/2" butcher block table. I ...
A: Sorry about the late response I was on vacation and thought I'd have email access. NO, you should ...
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| Teak color over oak polyurethane varnish | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Greg Scholl, I plan on getting a speaker that has an oak veneer polyurethane varnish finish. I ...
A: Hey Joe, if the polyurethane finish is as thin as it sounds like, you could try a Gel stain over the ...
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| how to protect table from scratches | 7/21/2008 |
Q: We just purchased a new cherry wood dining set and I noticed the table top scratches very easily. ...
A: you can't put anything over what's there now that will offer you any more protection. You'd have to ...
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| Staining hardwood floors | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My contractor recently sanded and stained my 50yr old hardwood floors. They look great except for ...
A: depending on the stain and finish he used, he might be right. The finish will tend to take a bit of ...
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| exterior butcher block table | 7/20/2008 |
Q: The table is outside fixed in my courtyard. It is 6' x 6' birch, 1 1/2" butcher block table. I ...
A: Hey Beau, I think it's a better idea, but this still won't survive in total exterior exposure...the ...
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| Finishing | 7/18/2008 |
Q: 3/4" Oak ply stained with Minwax Red Mahogany followed by Cabot Red Mahogany to increase darkness ...
A: Alcohol will not cut the stain as it's an oil stain, so mineral spirits would be the best choice. ...
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| Finishing | 7/18/2008 |
Q: 3/4" Oak ply stained with Minwax Red Mahogany followed by Cabot Red Mahogany to increase darkness ...
A: it's the stain, and the fact that what you're staining is essentially a piece of wood that's a ...
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| warping wood | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find wood board that I can attach a copper plate onto leaving a small exposed rim ...
A: Pine isn't the best choice for something like this, as it's not very stable, and if you bought it at ...
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| Helmsman Spar urethane | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am building a camper and am planning on painting the camper with Kilz primer and paint. I was ...
A: I wouldn't put a Spar Urethane over a paint on an exposed exterior surface. It will tend to yellow ...
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| pine wood stain | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Im living in rented accommodation and i have stained the pine wood table with mug rings and makeup ...
A: I'm afraid you'll probably have to strip the top and refinish...these stains have most likely ...
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| Cat urine stains | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My cat urinated on my oak kitchen table. I was away and when I came home it left a big black mark. ...
A: unfortunately, if the stain has turned black it means that it has penetrated the finish, and the ...
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| Will my Minwax stain ever dry? | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I applied Minwax stain to a dresser and bed set after the labourous task of stripping the previous ...
A: yes, it sounds like you left the stain on too thick...it's a common mistake, as the piece always ...
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| Minwax...why didn't I see this site earlier | 7/13/2008 |
Q: So we put a coat of the polyurethane on this morning which has since dried we are sanding it down ...
A: glad to hear it went ok, and that you're happy with it...but I still recommend at least 2 coats, 3 ...
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| Staining stairs in two stain colors | 7/12/2008 |
Q: We just added a second story to our house, and love our new staircase. We originally thought of ...
A: I have not seen it done, and one reason may be that instead of looking like a conscious decision, it ...
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| Minwax...why didn't I see this site earlier | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I used Minwax and now I'm kicking myself in the butt I am refinishing my hardwood floor in the ...
A: Each typical coat of Poly will cure out to approximately the thickness of a single layer of a heavy ...
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| Minwax...why didn't I see this site earlier | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I used Minwax and now I'm kicking myself in the butt I am refinishing my hardwood floor in the ...
A: you can only wipe with a little mineral spirits to lighten it....BUT it's difficult to do this ...
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| Minwax...why didn't I see this site earlier | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I used Minwax and now I'm kicking myself in the butt I am refinishing my hardwood floor in the ...
A: sounds like you've done a good job , and it might just be that the stain hasn't dried...if the ...
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| Cracks in Butchers Block | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I have rescued an old butchers block which was left damp in a barn. After drying out there are ...
A: Hey Chris...did you tighten both directions?....usually the bolts criss- cross the block. I would ...
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| beginner | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a complete beginner. I want to make a "doll-house" for my daughter using pieces from trees that ...
A: Hey Matt, yes cut them a little oversized, and then cut the final dimension when you're doing the ...
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| beginner | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I'm a complete beginner. I want to make a "doll-house" for my daughter using pieces from trees that ...
A: there's really no way to make sure the wood won't crack, warp, etc...I would harvest the pieces you ...
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| Oil finish on teak table top | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of cleaning and oiling a teak table I just bought (using a teak cleaner and oil ...
A: ok, you can try the stripper, but I would recommend the stronger, Methylene Chloride stripper for an ...
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| Cracks in Butchers Block | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have rescued an old butchers block which was left damp in a barn. After drying out there are ...
A: the only way to close up the gaps is to find the bolts that hold it together and pull the block ...
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| refinishing pine desk | 7/7/2008 |
Q: We're refinishing some pine desks - heavy stuff that had some stain and polyurethane of some kind on ...
A: again, it isn't a good idea to put poly over lacquer, and that's probably what your doing, as most ...
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| Oil finish on teak table top | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of cleaning and oiling a teak table I just bought (using a teak cleaner and oil ...
A: yes it sounds like you're right...I'm not familiar with Flag, but most of these oil finishes are the ...
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| refinishing pine desk | 7/6/2008 |
Q: We're refinishing some pine desks - heavy stuff that had some stain and polyurethane of some kind on ...
A: you can't leave the Minwax on the surface like this...and you also can't use this stain over a ...
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| Oil finish on teak table top | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I'm in the process of cleaning and oiling a teak table I just bought (using a teak cleaner and oil ...
A: can you tell me the products that you were given? and what did you sand it with? The original oil ...
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| wood floors splintering | 7/5/2008 |
Q: We are sanding down a wood floor. The flooring is very old 4 inch wide planks. A couple of them are ...
A: There are only a few fixes for this, repair the split areas by gluing and taping them with blue ...
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| applying white wash stain | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I have built new cabinets with soft maple.I am applying white wash stain. I have sanded them with 60 ...
A: Hey Troy, I think you're on the right track, sounds like a good plan.I wouldn't go any finer as ...
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| Wood sheets | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am seeking a manufacturer of wood sheets for printing purposes. There is a company in Canada ...
A: I see that Cards of Wood sells the veneer sheets as well...wonder if they make them or whether they ...
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| Wood sheets | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I am seeking a manufacturer of wood sheets for printing purposes. There is a company in Canada ...
A: I have never heard of such a thing....do you mean printing with conventional inkjet type printing? ...
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| restoring an old grocery sign | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I am restoring a beautiful old wooden sign for our local grocery store. It has been hanging outside ...
A: sounds like a very cool project. I would choose good oil enamels, even sign painters enamels like ...
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| thinning woodworking stain | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Can you thin stain to get a lighter color - and if so what with? thanks Jim
A: Hey Jim, yes you can thin stain, an oil stain can be thinned with mineral spirits or Turps, or even ...
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| applying polyurethane after staining | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I applied a minwax stain to my front door a couple of days ago as it was looking pretty weather ...
A: did you wipe off the stain after applying it?...you can't just paint it on an leave it, as it will ...
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| pasiode 2nd fix nailer | 6/26/2008 |
Q: does the pasiode im 350/90 use the sane nails as the first fix
A: Hey Stuart.....I don't understand the question......first fix??? After doing some research I see ...
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| wooden hutch glass anchors/holders | 6/25/2008 |
Q: This should be a simple thing to find, but I'm having tons of trouble. We have a hutch from the ...
A: I have seen several variations of this type of glass retention clip...I would search at : ...
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| turning a stump into a table | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I am having a very large pine tree cut down. It grows less than 5 feet from my house , and I want to ...
A: Hey Ken, the finish you're talking about is an epoxy resin, a two part resin that's mixed and then ...
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| chopping block | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a couple stumps of freshly cut Box Elder (I think) and I want to save them for use as choping ...
A: drying wood like this is a hit or miss process. The first thing to do is to seal any end grain to ...
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| mineral spirits drying | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I had stained some cabinets doors to dark.I took strypzee to remove as much of the color as ...
A: you say you used Strypeeze, and that should have removed the entire finish down to bare wood. If ...
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| clear coat after stain | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I read your thread from Anne and have a somewhat similiar problem I started using Minwax Polyshade ...
A: the stain should be dry in 12-24 hours at the most, if it isn't dry after 5 days I would not proceed ...
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| clear coat after stain | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I read your thread from Anne and have a somewhat similiar problem I started using Minwax Polyshade ...
A: Hey Al. I don't remember that exact thread, but this is a common problem. To switch to a stain mid ...
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| Tung Oil Finish | 6/17/2008 |
Q: From the research I've done on this topic, it seems that finishes like Tru-oil, and some other items ...
A: Hey Steve, 100% pure Tung oil will give you a flatter sheen, but take longer to dry, similar to ...
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| Tung Oil Application | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I am about to attempt a modification to the stock dimentions of a shotgun of mine. The process ...
A: Hey Steve, tung oil is a great finish and can be reapplied at will...because these drying oil ...
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| tacky finish | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a used cherry dresser (Restoration Hardware). Once I got it home, I noticed that ...
A: That's very odd...I guess I'd suggest washing it with a damp cloth ,wet with mineral spirits, and ...
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| staining hardwood floors | 6/12/2008 |
Q: last night we stained our hardwood floor after sanding and putting a conditioner on it (oil based ...
A: Hey Chris, I've heard this story SO many times...you can not leave the stain on...you have to wipe ...
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| water sealing a playset | 6/10/2008 |
Q: We bought a wooden playset made of cedar from Sam's club. They recommend treating it upon ...
A: I would wait a few weeks to let the playset weather slightly. Cedar has a natural resin that will ...
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| Inconsistent and blotchy stained maple wood and veneer | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I am a Cabinetmaker by trade but certainly not a professional finisher. I have stained and finished ...
A: Hey Keith,Maple does present some finishing challenges, and this is the reason most cabinet ...
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| tedious stripping | 6/7/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to strip white paint from large plantation shutters. I want to stain them with ...
A: the only thing I can suggest is to have them professionally stripped. Their methods are suited ...
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| tambour doors | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Greg, is it possible to build tambour closet doors with a height of 78" tall, and each side being ...
A: Ahhh...that makes more sense, but if all the weight of the tambours has to rest on one side,the ...
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| staining staircase | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I am building a house and I picked out the closest stain I could find to match my hardwood floors ...
A: Unfortunately if they've already polyurethaned the wood work, you can't darken it. Staining really ...
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| Terminology | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I am reading a book (Country Pine by Bill Hylton) and he uses the terminology in his list of ...
A: Actually, it's a little more convoluted than that for some reason...standard construction ...
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| Burl wood veneir Automotive application | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I am restoring a 1967 vintage limousine which has extensive burl wood accents in the interior. What ...
A: Hey Tim, working with Burl veneers is tricky, and there are many variables to be aware of. First of ...
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| restaining kitchen cabinets | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have a greenish color stain or possibly antiquing process on my kitchen cabinets. I would like to ...
A: you'd have to strip off the existing finish, and it would be wise to find out what they're made of. ...
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| "roll top" closet doors | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Greg, is it possible to build tambour closet doors with a height of 78" tall, and each side being ...
A: that's a loaded question, not sure this would be too practical, I imagine the slats could be ...
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| Skirting boards seperating from walls | 5/31/2008 |
Q: We recently (5 months ago) moved into a chalet bungalow (bungalow with loft conversion). When we ...
A: Hey Dan, the easy answer is that the skirting boards are probably soft wood, and they're probably ...
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| how to | 5/31/2008 |
Q: .......and bring back to original colour, to match up with solid oak floor boards .any info greatly ...
A: you'll need to strip them with a Methylene Chloride stripper, using maybe, 0 or 00 steel wool, but ...
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| Is the Stain Dry Enough for Poly? | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I am building a bar in my basement, and so far everything has gone very well. I have applied an ...
A: Hey Matt, what you're describing sounds to me like a classic case of too much stain. Whenever you ...
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| Refinish a 4-poster | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Have an old 4-poster I want to refinish this weekend and on the headboard there is a floral design ...
A: Hey Brian, you might be able to stain darker, but you'll have to remove the existing finish to do ...
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| Refinish a 4-poster | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Have an old 4-poster I want to refinish this weekend and on the headboard there is a floral design ...
A: I guess I did a bad job of helping you, too...I think you mean a "fielded panel", usually a raised ...
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| Refinish a 4-poster | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Have an old 4-poster I want to refinish this weekend and on the headboard there is a floral design ...
A: that sounds like kind of a judgement call...there is probably a finish over the painted designs, so ...
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| Oil based stain | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Have you ever used a oil based stain and applied 2 layers of varnish and still had the stain smell ...
A: Hey again Ed, good that you used a Waterborne varnish...then the only question would be, did you ...
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| Oil based stain | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Have you ever used a oil based stain and applied 2 layers of varnish and still had the stain smell ...
A: yes oil based stains and varnishes can smell for quite a while. There may be areas that got stained ...
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| Finishes | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I've been working on a children's table for my 2+ year old niece and I'm not sure what finish to ...
A: Hey Bryan, I am a fan of those General products, and I think that's a good suggestion. Both are wipe ...
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| workbench | 5/18/2008 |
Q: A friend has been given a large door (about 3 feet x 8 feet) that he wants to use as the top of a ...
A: short of building a custom base, I don't really have a suggestion ...other than maybe using ...
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| foggy haze | 5/18/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of refinishing two hardwood (not sure what type) dressers. We applied one coat ...
A: I'm assuming you're talking about "PolyShades", and humidity can affect any solvent based ...
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| Drum refinishing | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I've got a drumkit I build a few years back that was left in a sunroom, which made a "fade" pattern ...
A: Hey Tom, I'm not too familiar with the powdered dyes...the ones I suggested were the Transtints, ...
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| Trying to cut wood for a Hexagon box | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I am trying to cut pieces of wood for a hexagon shape box. After cutting the six pieces exact ...
A: Hey Paul, this can be a maddening exercise in frustration, but it is caused by the fact that you're ...
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| Oiling oak furniture | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have seen a nice oak sideboard that has been finished with a natural danish oil, i really like the ...
A: unfortunately, the color is pretty much set now, the color has to be established before the first ...
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| stripping | 5/13/2008 |
Q: our house was built in late 70's, dark stained wood thruout,how do you strip stained polyurithane ...
A: any good stripper will strip your window frames, but this is a big, messy job, and if originally ...
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| Drum refinishing | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I've got a drumkit I build a few years back that was left in a sunroom, which made a "fade" pattern ...
A: the lacquer will need to be stripped with a good stripper, and you might find most of the dye stain ...
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| wood filler for tigerwood | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have installed pre-finished tigerwood floors. What filler will look good to fill where I had to ...
A: that's a beautiful wood, but no filler is going to match perfectly. I hope you only had to top nail ...
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| to correct tigerwood stripping | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Why when stripping tigerwood decking with deckscapes, which is a stain and seal remover, did it turn ...
A: I am not familiar with the Deckscapes product, or Tigerwood decking....what you're describing sounds ...
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| oiling oak table | 5/6/2008 |
Q: on an oak table from IKEA, what oil should we use on it? Should we wax on top of the oil after that? ...
A: Hey Lee, what are the Ikea maintenance instructions? I wouldn't wax an oil finish, as the wax might ...
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| making a cart | 5/3/2008 |
Q: i was just wondering if you could help me. i am researching somethings for a book i am writing and i ...
A: I'm afraid I really have no information to share with you on that subject, I would suspect that it ...
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| Kitchen table refinishing | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Is there a way to simi heat proof a kitchen table when I refinish it?
A: not too sure what you mean by "semi heatproof", but typically all finishes are susceptible to heat ...
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| repairing hardwood furniture...table, dresser, nightstand,end tables etc Colonial period | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Great site 1st of all. Have been refinishing damaged pieces of furniture that are all HARDWOOD and ...
A: Boiled Linseed oil can be used on furniture, not Raw Linseed oil, as the Raw Linseed oil will not ...
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| repairing hardwood furniture...table, dresser, nightstand,end tables etc Colonial period | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Great site 1st of all. Have been refinishing damaged pieces of furniture that are all HARDWOOD and ...
A: wow...eleven questions?? I'll start by saying that sure, a sander will sand down almost anything, ...
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| walnut burl venier | 4/28/2008 |
Q: how do i cover and then stain my walnut veneer sheet that is going to cover a cabinet and 8 ft ...
A: "how do i cover and then stain my Walnut veneer sheet" Hi Mary, I'm a bit confused by the ...
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| Warping | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I'm building a miniture grandpiano/music box. The plans call for the piano lid to be approximatly ...
A: that's a loaded question, the best choice would be Baltic Birch plywood, edged with some Birch edge ...
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| Varnishing a table | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Today I put a thin layer of varnish over a newly stained table, and after 2 hours it appears foggy? ...
A: it sounds like you didn't let it dry enough...if the temperatures cool at night, the drying time of ...
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| Removing varnish | 4/21/2008 |
Q: A tin of wood varnish has been accidentally tipped on our stone tile floor. Is there anything that ...
A: Varnish remover should be able to remove the varnish without hurting the stone. You would paint it ...
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| stripping stain from a dining room suite | 4/19/2008 |
Q: i am in the process of refinishing a dining room suite and i have a couple of layers of stain on it ...
A: stain is just one layer of what you're stripping and it will be the last layer you get to. You have ...
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| old wood windows | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have a house that is about 105 years old and has a very nice front porch that is enclosed. The ...
A: you're on the right track, if you take the time to do a proper repair on it, you probably won't need ...
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| Staining or Painting | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have a bleached oak Staircase (handrail) with wood spindles too. We are putting dark ...
A: Paint will look different,...it will look like....paint....no wood grain showing through. It might ...
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| old wood windows | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have a house that is about 105 years old and has a very nice front porch that is enclosed. The ...
A: hmmm...it sounds like the wood is dry rotted then, if the wood just broke out around the mortise and ...
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| old wood windows | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have a house that is about 105 years old and has a very nice front porch that is enclosed. The ...
A: if the joint just came apart, then you can reglue it, but to do a proper repair, the window should ...
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| Staining or Painting | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a bleached oak Staircase (handrail) with wood spindles too. We are putting dark ...
A: you'll probably have to strip the handrail of it's current finish, and then stain and finish to ...
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| shells and dremel cuttting | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have gathered several shells and want to dremel them to fit as wings on birds on a chinese screen. ...
A: this sounds like pretty exacting, delicate work, and if you're convinced you're not good with your ...
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| Making log furniture | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Greg, hello! I have a desire to turn furniture making into my hobby and am just starting out. I am ...
A: it will likely split, and it could be more than a bit, and you won't be able to predict what will ...
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| poly over lacquer finish | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I started to finish a piece of furniture with lacquer but cant get the finish applied evenly with my ...
A: Hey Neil, this is a common problem with shooting lacquer. It sounds like you're having issues with ...
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| warping | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i have long believed wood (baseboard trim, t/g flooring)warps "to" the moisture. in other words, the ...
A: Hey Rob, wood will tend to cup towards the dryer side, because the cells are actually getting ...
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| wood cracking | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I make simple tables from 1.5-2 inch thick pine/maple/walnut slab tops. I've made over 50 of these ...
A: Hey again, Jed...while this forum is to help with questions related to Wood, Wood finishing, etc., I ...
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| Deck foundation repair | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Here you go, i just added a deck on the back of my house about 2 years ago, i did not put the post ...
A: I'm sure you know what I'm going to say, so here goes. You have to have a proper footing when doing ...
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| Redoing Wood Spindles on Railings | 4/9/2008 |
Q: When my house was built, the original owners used pine wood spindles with nice oak banisters for the ...
A: unfortunately there is no easy way, and the most cost effective way is going to be to replace the ...
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| wood cracking | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I make simple tables from 1.5-2 inch thick pine/maple/walnut slab tops. I've made over 50 of these ...
A: Hey again Jed, "So, just one thing more to be clear: you're saying even if the wood is adequately ...
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| Cracking on wood cabinets | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Our home was flooded 2 weeks ago and the service cleaning company put dryers and blowers all over ...
A: sorry to hear about your flood, What causes damage like this is the high humidity of the flood ...
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| wood cracking | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I make simple tables from 1.5-2 inch thick pine/maple/walnut slab tops. I've made over 50 of these ...
A: the wood shop tends to be a pretty dry place, and the more important issue, is where these slabs go ...
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| veneer kitchen cabinets | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have 1950's wood cabinets in my kitchen. They are in great shape but need refinishing. It looks ...
A: They may be veneered, and if they are Oak, it will be quite difficult to go to a Dark Mahogany ...
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| miniature tuscan or doric column from dowel | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am new to the hobby of dollhouse making, I just ordered a nice mid priced doll house kit and want ...
A: the only way to taper a dowel consistently is on a lathe. Perhaps you could contact a local turner, ...
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| buying lumber | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am building a wind tunnel as a piece of lab equipment for my university. I need some direction on ...
A: you can order "dimensional" lumber, meaning already sized for use. (1x4, 5/4x6, 2x10, etc., etc.) ...
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| antique finish | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have a dining table that is maple with walnut inlay.However,I want it to be antique white with a ...
A: I'm not sure I understand the final look you're after, and to have a table that's Maple with a ...
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| Bevel cutting with a table saw | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Scholl, I feel the most idiot person when cutting bevels with my table saw. When I have to cut a ...
A: If you are making bevel cuts like that to join a box for instance, the distance from the blade to ...
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| Bevel cutting with a table saw | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Scholl, I feel the most idiot person when cutting bevels with my table saw. When I have to cut a ...
A: I'm not too sure I understand the question. When you refer to beveling, are you referring to ...
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| plug holes in my banister | 3/30/2008 |
Q: im in the process of staining the oak post. i noticed you can see the plug holes where they drilled ...
A: I'm a little confused by your question...do you mean that the screw holes are covered with wood ...
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| tree table | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I recently saw a post regarding a tree trunk table (also from a stephanie!). I am working on ...
A: there's no real easy answers to what you're trying to do, it's going to be a guess as to whether you ...
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| steel wools/water stains on cherry | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I edge glued cherry ply with solid cherry and cleaned the glue joints with a water wet 0000 steel ...
A: Yeah, steel wool and water isn't a good combination, as the steel fibers will rust quickly, so ...
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| wood finishing | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I recently was given a pair of Stero Speakers. However, the wood finish is cracking/peeling. How ...
A: Hey Jimmy, only really high end speakers have real wood veneer cabinets, all others have a vinyl ...
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| working from logs | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I've built many things from woods of various kinds and confident I know what I'm doing. I have an ...
A: Hey Wayne, what a loaded question here....Ideally, any wood you want to build furniture with should ...
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| spindles | 3/18/2008 |
Q: i am looking for wood spindles 8" to 15" about 1 1/2"-2" thick with hollow ends that allow for ...
A: sorry, but I've never seen what you're describing for sale by itself....maybe as part of a complete ...
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| New floor treatment | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have laid approx 50m2 of softwood flooring in my attic and bedroom. Should i apply oil or ...
A: I would suggest a urethane varnish for it's toughness and durability. Minwax makes a good product ...
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| Finishing Birdseye Maple Window Sill | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I was the lucky recipient of a 7ft long, 50+ year old piece of beautiful Birdseye Maple and am ready ...
A: Hey Ed, sounds like a nice piece. I think I would use an "Danish" or Tung oil finish like Watco or ...
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| restaining kitchen cabinets | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I would like to re-stain my existing kitchen cabinets. I know the doors are solid oak, but I'm not ...
A: It's not possible to restain your kitchen cabinets without stripping them down to the bare wood. ...
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| hardwood trim | 3/5/2008 |
Q: ok hers the deal i have stained and cut my knotty alder crown molding and i am going to install it ...
A: Hey Jason, I wouldn't suggest caulking your crown molding at all, actually. Especially with a ...
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| wooden rocking horse repair | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I was given a heavy pine (I think) rocking horse that had been left out in the weather. It is still ...
A: ok, well you can "de" grey it with a wash with a Deck Brightener solution like Wolmans or similar. ...
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| Restoring dry wood on Eastlake bed | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I would like to apply something to the wood of this bed. I bought it at an antique auction and the ...
A: Tung oil finishes are available in Gloss levels, (Gloss, satin, etc), but the Watco is not, and with ...
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| Restoring dry wood on Eastlake bed | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to apply something to the wood of this bed. I bought it at an antique auction and the ...
A: you could use Watco or a Tung oil based finish like Waterlox or Formbys. I think the mixture you're ...
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| wooden rocking horse repair | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I was given a heavy pine (I think) rocking horse that had been left out in the weather. It is still ...
A: That's a really loaded question that I could almost write a book about, there are so many variables ...
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| Removing wood finish and stain | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have a entertainment center that needs a new finish and stain so I'm trying to remove the old one. ...
A: Chemicals my man, chemicals. A good stripper is a better way to approach refinishing, because it's ...
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| pocket hole joint | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a pocket hole kit from Home Depot. I have no complaints about it, it does the ...
A: Hey Ed, ahhh....now I think I get the picture, could it be that they assembled this frame with a ...
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| Cutting Down a Table | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have a kitchen trestle table that is made of several woods laminated together -- I suppose you ...
A: Butcher block is different than laminating, but either could be cut down. A modern carbide saw blade ...
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| pocket hole joint | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a pocket hole kit from Home Depot. I have no complaints about it, it does the ...
A: Hey Ed, not clear on your question....pocket hole construction utilizes pocket holes and screws on ...
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| miniature woodworking tools | 2/28/2008 |
Q: What brand of miniature tools do you think are the best in terms of quality and durability. I had ...
A: I'm really not too sure about these type of tools, but obviously you usually get what you pay for. ...
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| miniature woodworking tools | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am interested in making some small sculptures in wood, plaster and pour stone and want to start ...
A: Dremel has some decent tools, and the Foredom machine is nice, but the tooling is the workhorse, so ...
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| staining maple wood cabinets | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I just finished fabricating a maple entertainment center using maple vaneer plywood and solid maple ...
A: Hey Brad, to match what you've done, the answer's simple....keep doing what you're doing. But if ...
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| staining maple wood cabinets | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I just finished fabricating a maple entertainment center using maple vaneer plywood and solid maple ...
A: Maple can be a bit of a pain to stain evenly. First suggestion I would make is, ALWAYS figure out ...
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| black spots on mdf | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I am currently building a house and have noticed that the mdf wood that i am using throughout my ...
A: I'm concerned that you're using a lot of MDF throughout your house...could you elaborate? MDF is ...
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| Cedar | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have just finished putting in a cedar bathroom. With tile going on the tub area and then as a base ...
A: Hey Dave, while I've never heard of tile "burning" the wood, it's possible it could trap water ...
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| finshing cabinet | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I constructed an island cabinet for our kitchen using oak plywood, hickory beadboard and poplar. My ...
A: Hey Dennis, you can definitely get them to match, but it will take some color work on your part. Try ...
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| Cedar | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I have just finished putting in a cedar bathroom. With tile going on the tub area and then as a ...
A: I'm confused a bit by the question...burn the Cedar?? could you elaborate on that? Anything that ...
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| gum wood | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I could use a little help! My house has gum wood doors, door frames,woodwork. After so many years ...
A: the black is dirt and grime, and the way to deal with it is to strip the banister. There is probably ...
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| dowel polishing | 2/16/2008 |
Q: How can I efficiently polish 100 nine-inch dowels, 5/8" in diameter, for food contact? Before I part ...
A: I would think that carbide tooling would last for a long time, the problem would probably ...
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| dowel polishing | 2/16/2008 |
Q: How can I efficiently polish 100 nine-inch dowels, 5/8" in diameter, for food contact? Before I part ...
A: do they need to be polished?...with a slick sealed surface?...or can they just be coated with ...
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| Power tool question | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have a question on a power tool I am considering buying. I have been looking at drill presses. ...
A: I would buy a Heavy duty tool, the only advantage to the floor standing model really is the size of ...
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| Finishing a custom fine furniture project | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I am constructing a custom kitchen cabinet showpiece with a cherry plywood base and wall cabinet ...
A: Hey Larry, sorry about the delay in answering your query, we had some real bad weather through here ...
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| refinishing a mahogany stair handrail | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Our stair rail and post are about 80 years old. Some parts are worn pale and others dark with I ...
A: Hey Jim, The best way is to strip the old finish off with a good varnish remover, restain and ...
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| minwax stain wont dry | 2/11/2008 |
Q: ok, i stained two chairs with minwax stain. the chairs had no finish on them .i sanded to get any ...
A: yes you will have a problem with it drying...I would take a rag wet with mineral spirits and wash ...
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| Mahogani varnish | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have a cabinet made out of mahogany. The wood is raw. What are the steps to take in order to ...
A: The first step would be to make sure it's all smooth and clean. If you wet it with mineral spirits ...
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| Cherry Stain | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Head board and night stand that was bumped a few times while moving now that I have sanded ...
A: I'm not too clear on your question. The stain will not darken as it dries, but I'm a little confused ...
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| Printed wood paper "veneer" | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have two projects I am working on right now. One is a bookcase that I have covered with an oak ...
A: I'm afraid I've never seen this stuff for sale. The companies that use it incorporate it into the ...
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| Beech table | 2/5/2008 |
Q: The manufacturer recommends treating it with a linseed oil/wood treatment oil mix. Another option ...
A: it's really a matter of how much protection you want, and how often you want to have to renew that ...
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| wood choice for dining room table | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I am interested in making a mission style dining room table. I am looking at birch and poplar as the ...
A: that's a pretty adventurous project! Most mission style furniture is made of white Oak, and often ...
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| rocking chair runner repair | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I broke an antique rocker's runner (one side) at the point where the runner meets the back leg. ...
A: if it's cracked lengthwise along the grain then you can just glue it with some good wood glue, ...
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| Simplest refinish for wood banisters | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We have 15-yr old soft wood stair banisters and railings that were coated with some type of light ...
A: I wouldn't suggest finishing over the old, dirty finish. The stain and finish won't penetrate into ...
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| veneer bed | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I've just bought a used contemporary captain's bed for my young son. The end was badly scratched ...
A: your probably right about the construction, usually end panels like this are plywood or MDF with a ...
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| finshing interior tongue & groove | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I'm installing interior aspen T&G with a 50/50 early american stain/paint tinner mix. Can I clear ...
A: yes you can clear coat it with a number of products. or you could have used a Danish oil product ...
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| restaining kitchen cabinets to a darker color | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Our house is only 4 years old. I wanted to have the cabinets stained darker, but didn't have it ...
A: you'd have to strip the cabinets with a varnish remover and sand them properly to rid them of the ...
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| where to buy crown molding | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Is there a millwork shop where they displace the largest selection of wood crown molding?
A: I'd suggest you visit a Lumber yard...Not HomeDepot or Lowes, but a REAL Lumber yard, or Custom ...
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| wood turning colors | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am building a bar and using walnut to trim out the edges. I used a spray varnish and was not happy ...
A: Goof Off is not a varnish remover. It will remove adhesive residue and latex paint splatter, WITHOUT ...
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| wood turning colors | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I am building a bar and using walnut to trim out the edges. I used a spray varnish and was not happy ...
A: not too sure what you've done wrong, but polyurethane should never be applied over a varnish as a ...
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| dryingwood | 1/17/2008 |
Q: i have some large blocks of maple, that are green. im looking for a way too dry them in a michigan ...
A: the key is to immediately seal the end grain and keep them in an area that is not subject to rapid ...
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| Beech, Birch or White Oak for cutting countertop | 1/14/2008 |
Q: We are planning to purchase and join butcher block sold by Ikea to make a large island butcher ...
A: I don't have any photos unfortunately, and while a little Bleach will help with staining, you will ...
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| Beech, Birch or White Oak for cutting countertop | 1/13/2008 |
Q: We are planning to purchase and join butcher block sold by Ikea to make a large island butcher ...
A: I would choose Beech. It's about as hard as Maple, and has the same closed grain that Maple does. ...
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| refininshing dresser | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I think I have a cherry dresser. I stripped the paint and the grain is really nice but I read that ...
A: it's hard to advise you on how to tell if your dresser is Cherry...other than to suggest a trip to ...
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| Joining of wood - Pine | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of 1x4-26" pcs of pine. I want to join 2 pcs together to make at least 41" boards. What ...
A: I guess it really depends on what you're going to do with these..you could create wider planks, ...
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| Joining of wood - Pine | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of 1x4-26" pcs of pine. I want to join 2 pcs together to make at least 41" boards. What ...
A: Hey Ken, I guess I'd question why you'd want to subject yourself to that, but, yes, you could make a ...
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| cleaning up cherry | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I bought a 25 year old hand made cherry wood gun cabinet , not fancy but nice . they were smokers & ...
A: Hey mark, I would clean it with some 000 steel wool and mineral spirits. Take a bowl a pour the ...
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| Table scratched | 1/7/2008 |
Q: Our Dining table has a mirror like finish and was scratched with a child's toy car. What can we do? ...
A: you might be able to polish out the scratches. Hopefully they are not too deep into the finish. 3M ...
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| Dining Table | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have a solid wood, 1960's dining table from Denmark, that I was hoping to refininsh the table top. ...
A: most of these tables are not solid, they're veneered, so sanding must be done carefully. I would ...
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| Wood refurbishing | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have two matching old gable trim ends that I want to finish to hang in my shabby chic living room. ...
A: there's a couple of ways you could go. The hardest part would be to try to get them to match, so I ...
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| angle cuts similiar question... | 12/9/2007 |
Q: When I take two lengths of 20" boards and over lap them to cut at approximately 30 degrees, the ...
A: Hey Chris, I am confused...if you're trying to join these boards at a 30 degree angle you have to ...
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| dying maple | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have built a small table using maple. I would like to dye the wood, but am unsure of the steps ...
A: Hey Paul, Maple can be a little blotchy with a dye stain, so yes, you could use a coat of "prestain ...
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| crown moulding | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I am installing crown around my family room. The problem is that the stair well going up stairs ...
A: crown molding can be tricky, and what you have is a compound miter situation. You'll need a saw that ...
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| daybed changing color | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I want to change the color of a daybed that was bought at a off brand furniture store and its color ...
A: I would just go for the primer and paint I think. You can use a tinted or gray primer and buy good ...
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| Wood Venier | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to stain wood veiner? I have a table that has veiner on it but I would like to stain ...
A: if it's wood, then it can be stained...the problem is the finish on the veneer will have to be ...
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| Using table saw for large wood pieces | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Greg, I'm undertaking a woodworking project (making a TV stand 60" wide, 24" high & 19" deep) which ...
A: .....sorry, I thought my answer was more clear...this type clamp(-able) straight edge, is for using ...
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| lift out tray | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I would like to replace some lift out trays the type you get in jewellery/sewing boxes what’s the ...
A: I would say any cabinet grade wood will make nice trays, Cherry, Maple, Birch, Oak, etc...bottoms of ...
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| Using table saw for large wood pieces | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Greg, I'm undertaking a woodworking project (making a TV stand 60" wide, 24" high & 19" deep) which ...
A: Hey Bill, I'm guessing that you bought a portable type table saw, but I'm surprised to hear it will ...
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| Finishing old stumps | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I saw a beautiful coffee table using an old branched out stump and a simple glass top. It looked ...
A: Hey Howard, I've seen table bases like that too...it's a loaded question though, because it would ...
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| STAINING AN OLD TREE ROOT | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I HAVE THIS OLD TREE ROOT OUTSIDE THAT IS VERY UNUSAL IN SHAPE. I WANTED TO STAIN AND FINISH IT TO ...
A: Hey Sandi, please try not to type in all caps, it makes seem AS IF YOU'RE YELLING. If the root has ...
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| Green Wood | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I was recently given a piece of wood to make into a mantle shelf for my brick fireplace. The piece ...
A: Hey Andrew, I think you're on the right track...if the house has the heat on already..I'd leave it ...
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| Green Wood | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I was recently given a piece of wood to make into a mantle shelf for my brick fireplace. The piece ...
A: that'll make a nice mantle shelf for sure... But if it's really green, I'd be concerned about ...
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| color of stain | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Can you change or darken the color of the srain after you have put on Polyurethane? The colors on ...
A: Hey Gary, unfortunately it is difficult to effect any change after you have put the final coats of ...
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| Woodturning | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I actually live in Silvermine. I am trying to locate a woodturner to turn some american chestnut ...
A: Hey Trip, nice to hear from you. I would be interested in doing it for you, what condition is the ...
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| Raising a Treehouse | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I am looking into raising an old treehouse higher into the air so that it can be used as a deer ...
A: Hey Dan, sounds like you're on the right track. I think I'd use the 4ft 4x4's, and then countersink ...
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| Redwood, Lots | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I recently decided I wanted to make myself a redwood garden sign. I hit the Internet to look for a ...
A: Hey Erik...I would definitely seal the end grain then......some damage may have occurred already ...
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| Redwood, Lots | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I recently decided I wanted to make myself a redwood garden sign. I hit the Internet to look for a ...
A: Hey Erik, nice find! I guess it depends on whether it was under cover outside, or exposed to the ...
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| Refinish or remove and re-stain? | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have been given a beautiful oak bed with a warm honey tone. It's in very good shape, but I want ...
A: While I can appreciate, very much, your "do it yourself" attitude,and share it with you, there are ...
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| Refinish or remove and re-stain? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have been given a beautiful oak bed with a warm honey tone. It's in very good shape, but I want ...
A: it's not just a matter of stain,in fact the bed may not have stain at all as some Oak in it's ...
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| Stairs handrail staining.... | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I wish to stain my new stairs handrail. I want to achieve a dark mahogany color with a hint of red ...
A: Hey Brian...your best bet is a dye stain like Behlens NGR line of stains. ...
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| ornamental pear | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Is the ornamental pear suitable for woodworking, or firewood?
A: yes ornamental Pear is a beautiful wood for woodworking. These trees tend to not have a center ...
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| miniwax stain | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I saw a question similar to the one I have about tacky stain. You had answered to make certain the ...
A: I think you could use the Gel stain, as long as after you clean off the Minwax it does finally dry. ...
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| miniwax stain | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I saw a question similar to the one I have about tacky stain. You had answered to make certain the ...
A: sorry about your sticky situation. Not too sure why your stain would not dry well...but I am not a ...
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| Poker Top for Table | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 48" diameter table that I want to build an 8 sided poker top. Do you have an equation to ...
A: Hey Bret, sorry about the delay in answering your question. There probably is some mathematical ...
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| Counter top angles | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am trying to lay 2 pre-fab counter top along a wall with a 30 degree angle and when I cut the ...
A: I thought I sent you an answer to your dilemma last night, but I don't see it listed for some ...
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| preparation of plywood for painting | 10/15/2007 |
Q: i want to do painting and craft works on plywood..am using acrylic paints.so what should i do to ...
A: I would by the smoothest plywood you can afford, There are different grades (AC, BC, CDX, etc.), a ...
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| TREE FINISHING | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a large tree trunk piece that was cut down, and would like to finish it to make a coffee ...
A: if this piece is "green" wood, then it's difficult to do this without the piece cracking during ...
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| Stain over stain | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a redwood picnic table that had been stained with cupernal redwood stain many times over the ...
A: Hey Norm, Don't think a TSP wash would do any good at this point, when you say the stain was coming ...
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| Warped Elmwood | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have many pieces of Elmwood that have gotten wet and are now warped, is there a way that I can fix ...
A: unfortunately, there's probably not much you can do. Elm is a beautiful wood, and fairly rare as a ...
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| Stain over stain | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have a redwood picnic table that had been stained with cupernal redwood stain many times over the ...
A: Hey Norm , sorry to hear about your now Brown picnic table. I assume your speaking of Cuprinol which ...
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| Staining wood furniture | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I recently stained a wood coffee table that is made out of pine with a oil based stain.I used a ...
A: sorry to hear about your stain dilemma. You say you sanded and cleaned it first, what was on it to ...
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| Changing color of tongue and groove pine panelling | 10/11/2007 |
Q: We've just bought a cabin and the entire inside is tongue and grove pine that has been sealed with ...
A: ...I have a summer cottage in Maine that has the same tongue and groove paneling, finished the same ...
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| Mahogany and Softwood stairs case | 10/11/2007 |
Q: We have installed a stairs into our house, its a handmade Mahoganya dn Softwood stair case, it has a ...
A: You'll need to stain the mahogany if you desire it to look like Dark Walnut. Many stains will work ...
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| sanding an oak dining tatble for refinishing | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have an octagon shaped oak table that is pieced together and all of the grain does not go in one ...
A: Hey Jim, thanks for the kind words, a random orbital shouldn't set you back too much, and is a very ...
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| overlap marks.. | 10/10/2007 |
Q: stain. The overlap marks are nasty. When doing a second coat, should I still use a brush, or opt ...
A: By "Georgia" I am assuming that this is Yellow pine or what we call "Heart" pine in the North...I am ...
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| sanding an oak dining tatble for refinishing | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have an octagon shaped oak table that is pieced together and all of the grain does not go in one ...
A: Hey Jim, thanks for the question, this sounds like a more modern table, so my fear is that the top ...
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| restoring rosewood handles | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Is there a way to bring back the dark finish without poisoning myself when I use the silverware? ...
A: If the color returns when the handles get wet, and the wood is smooth and in good shape, then you ...
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| Tool Chest | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have drawn out (square!) plans for a tool chest I hope to build. I have tried numerous times to ...
A: Hey Zach, thanks for the question. I went to your site and viewed the plans, and this looks like a ...
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| Wood Rot | 10/3/2007 |
Q: If I use a hard wood that is not treated. Could I use it under water? If it is not exposed to air, ...
A: Hey Chris,how are you? It's an interesting question, but it might be helpful to know more about the ...
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