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Proper Drum Sander Use- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Rick. He writes:
I’m interested in how you utilize your drum sander in the shop. Do you use it for thicknessing or finish sanding? How does it fit into your work flow when making furniture. What grit do you leave on the drum and do you change grits or just [...]
Durable End Table Finish- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Chris. He writes:
I was watching your Episode 21 – Pare Essentials. I am making a end table with a walnut top and I am looking to protect the top from water rings, accidental spills etc. Do you have a suggestion for
something that will provide a little more [...]
Rout the Yo Yo- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Jchon. He writes:
I’m hoping you can lend some suggestion to something for me. One small project I have enjoyed making are yo-yo’s, but I haven’t made them in quite some time because I haven’t found a safe way of routing/rounding the edges of the small wooden circles. [...]
Glue-line Router Bit For Strength?- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Alexander. He writes:
Do you have any opinions on the use of glue-joint bits for the use of making thick table tops. I am talking about gluing boards at least 1-1/8 inch thick for a project i am working on. I hate biscuits and want the extra strength [...]
A Clean Shop- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Jim. He writes:
Your shop is always soooooooo clean. Is that because:
a) You like to work in a clean environment?
b) You have a camera looking over your shoulder?
c) Your wife’s in next room and makes you clean up?
I do find your site informative and entertaining.
Keep up the [...]
Your Dust Mask- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Tom. He writes:
Did FWW require you to wear the respirator? I wear one as needed but not for every operation. I don’t recall seeing you wear it in previous episodes. Norm doesn’t regularly wear one. Just curious.
And here was my reply:
Hey Tom. I wear [...]
Leveling a Plant Stand- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Maurice. He writes:
I just finished a 5′ fern stand in poplar ready for spray in Cloud White. The problem is, despite accurate dimensioning and execution of mortise and tenons etc, the piece wobbles ie. it is fractionally unlevel. What is the best way to correct this problem? [...]
Narrower boards more stable?- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Nicholas. He writes:
I have been making some tabletops for customers lately and have been gluing up 5″ wide board to get the final width of the top. I do this, because I am under the impression that you should not glue up boards wider than that for fear [...]
What Tool Brand is Best?- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Shawn. He writes:
Hey Marc, I really enjoy your web site, keep up the great work. I’m thinking about going into woodworking full time and my shop now has more table top tools than big industrial tools. If money was not an issue which manufacturer of tools would [...]
Tearout when routing dados- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Ralph. He writes:
When I rout a dado or rout a dovetail socket, I get tearout at the beginning and end of the cut. What options other than kniving the outline of the dado or socket?
And here was my reply:
“Hey Ralph. By far, the easiest thing to [...]
Exotic Wood Issues- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Josh. He writes:
Hey Wisperer. I am working with a bunch of exotic hardwoods. Are there any gluing or finishing hazards to avoid that you know of or have heard of. For example: When gluing X clean the glue surface with acetone, or if gluing X [...]
Dust Collector for Power Hand Tools? – Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Robert. He writes:
I would like to ask a question about dust collection. I have a small workshop in my garage and have found dust to be a major problem. I don’t have any large machines but I do have small power tools such as routers, circular saws, [...]
Oil-Soaked Rags- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Craig. He writes:
“I’m aware of the potential dangers that exist with oily rags used for staining and cleaning with mineral spirits so I’m always careful to dry them out completely before I dispose of them. My question is this: Can you ever reuse these rags for anything or [...]
Troubles With Inlay Kit- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Fred. He writes:
I am going to try making inlays. Any tips for making a template to use with a guide bushing? I tried by drilling a hole on each end of piece and drawing a straight line to like connect the dots. I then very carefully cut [...]
Finishing Quartersawn White Oak- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Jeff. He writes:
I am almost complete on my commision of a quartersawn oak barrister cabinet. I am now ready to apply the finish and am looking for a way to make the ray flecks really “pop”. The customer is looking for a medium color in the white [...]
Home Brew Finish Mix- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Brian. He writes:
I recently watched a woodworking show on TV. The cabinet maker used a mixture of linseed oil, tung oil, and polyurethane for the finish. He stated that he bought it off of the shelf. I can’t seem to find anything like it on the [...]
Identifying Different Species- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Brian. He writes:
First off, it’s an awesome podcast. This is the perfect example of the value of good podcasting as a medium. Thank you for all the hard work I know goes into it. My question: How can I learn how to identify wood species better? I want [...]
You Store Your Planes How?!?!?!- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Andreas. He writes:
I’m just about finished watching all your podcast episodes on itunes. And there is one thing that caught my attention. If I was storing my block planes the way you do, I would be banned from wood working class back in the days when I [...]
Uneven Stain Absorption- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Robert. He writes:
When staining soft maple Kitchen doors and drawers from a millworks shop the painter applied a special walnut stain directly to the raw wood. The stain did not take well on wood milled with the grain, and on cross cuts the stain soaked into the wood giving [...]
Oh Crap. Worm Holes!!- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Craig. He writes:
I recently found a small local mill that I was able to get what I think seemed like a great price on some 4/4 8″ wide white oak for $2 per board foot. I got my jointer jumping and my planer going following your instruction on [...]
Mahogany Warps When Ripping,What Gives?- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Ron. He writes:
O Reverend Spagnuolo, I am getting conflicting reports on a warping issue I am having with African Mahogany so as a last resort I figured I would ask the master! I purchased one piece of African Mahogany approximately 1″x11″x8′, let it acclimate in the shop approximately a [...]
Caring for “Oiled” Furniture- Question of the Week
This week’ question comes from Hope. She writes:
Around 5 years ago or so a friend of mine built me an incredible bed out of mahogany. It is such a beautiful piece and I feel it will become an heirloom. My problem is that I have lost touch with my friend and she [...]
Advice for Rust Prevention- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Dave. He writes:
I live in South Carolina where the humidity is way up there. I recently purchased my first cast-iron tool (finally), but I’m noticing surface rust at random. Now, I’ve tried wiping with WD-40 and waxing with a silicone free wax, but neither seem to be [...]
Staining Maple – Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Darin. He writes:
I am trying to finish maple to a brown appearance. I am using a dewaxed shelac as a sanding sealer and this imparts a slightly amber tone to the wood and when I apply the col. maple gel stain I get an orange tone wood instead of [...]
Tablesaw Blades: Which One To Buy?- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Jeff. He writes:
Hey Marc. I’m gearing up for an attempt at a maple and walnut (or mahogany) chess board. Question is, my blade on the 10″ table saw has gone thru a lot of MDF recently and its time to buy a new one. I’m looking [...]
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