Woodworking FAQ Collection 1
Frequently Asked Questions about woodworking related topics
Woodworking FAQ Collection 1 was written by multiple authors
01 Should I buy a table saw or a radial arm saw?- Table saws work best for ripping. Radial arm saws work best ...
- 02 Which type of dado blade should I buy, the dial (wobble type) orthe stacking (chipper type)?
- The wobble type is very simple to use with infinite ...
- 03 How do I cut the perfect dado if both types of dado blades haveshortcomings?
- Your best bet would be to cut it with a router....
- 04 Should I buy a Sears blurfl?
- Most people agree that the Sears stationary power tools sold ...
- 05 Should I buy a Taiwanese clone blurfl?
- It depends on how much money you have. If you can afford ...
- 06 How do I remove paint?
- There are many ways to strip paint from wood....
- 07 Should I use a hot melt glue gun for my next project?
- The general consensus is that hot melt glue is not ...
- 08 Where can I get plans for the New Yankee Workshop projects?
- Plans for any of Norm's projects can be ordered for $7.50 ...
- 09 What is the best woodworking magazine?
- There are many good woodworking magazines. Two that are ...
- 10 What is a board foot?
- A board foot is a common unit used in the measurement of wood....
- 11 What is the correct way to handle the glue squeeze out problem?
- Use the right amount of glue. The (obvious) danger is a ...
- 12 What books should I purchase to learn about various aspects of woodworking?
- Thanks to Ken Smith (kensmith@cs.Buffalo.EDU) for providing ...
- 13 How do I finish toys so that they are non-toxic?
- a. Behlens Salad Bowl Finish. This product has been approved ...
- 15 How do I finish the edge of plywood?
- a) Wood tape. It comes in 2 forms, one that can be ironed on, ...
- 16 Which saw blade should I buy?
- There is an excellent article on evaluating carbide ...
- 17 Where can I find cradle plans?
- 1. Garrett ...
- 18 Where can I find futon plans?
- 1. TODAYS WOODWORKER JULY/AUG 1989, VOL 1 NO. ...
- 19 Where can I get information about particle board?
- The following was provided by Stavros Macrakis (macrakis@osf.org)...
- 20 What are some of the common woodworking terms/abbreviations?
- HVLP - high volume/low ...
- 21 What is snipe and how do I eliminate it?
- End snipe occurs when the wood looses contact with the infeed ...
- 22 How is lumber graded?
- The following was provided by David R. ...
- 23 TS Aligner FAQ
- The TS-Aligner FAQ is brought to you courtesy of Ed ...
- 24 What is TS-Aligner
- TS-Aligner is a precision measurement instrument designed ...
- 25 What is TS-Aligner made of
- TS-Aligner is mostly made from 6061 aluminum tooling plate. This ...
- 26 What inspired TS-Aligner
- The original concept was developed after hundreds of frustrating ...
- 27 What kind of precision can TS-Aligner deliver?
- TS-Aligner can make linear surface measurements to less than 0.001....
- 28 What machines can TS-Aligner be used with?
- Table saw:...
- 29 Who needs TS-Aligner?
- TS-Aligner will be most useful to the woodworker that requires ...
- 30 Are there accessories for TS-Aligner?
- Yes, the following accessories are available seperately:...
- 31 Where is TS-Aligner manufactured?
- TS-Aligner is manufactured near Boise, Idaho by Ed Bennett. ...
- 32 What is the Edward J. Bennett Company?
- Edward J. Bennett Company was formed in March 1990 and is a sole ...
- 33 How can more information be obtained?
- Literature requests can be sent via email (ejb@primenet.com),...
- 34 rec.woodworking Ammonia Fuming FAQ
- From: roche@cs.rochester.edu (James Roche)...
- 35 Ammonia Fuming: Introduction:
- G. Stickley published the following legend about the origin of ...
- 46 Woodworking Antique Tool FAQ
- From: roche@cs.rochester.edu (James Roche)...
- 47 Advantages of Older Woodworking Tools
- Old tools were made in an era when there were many craftsmen ...
- 48 Is this a priceless collectible or a user's woodworking tool?
- Collectible tools are collectible because they are rare, ...
- 49 What is this old woodworking tool worth?
- A question easier to ask than answer. This varies ...
- 50 Old Woodworking Tools Restoration Concerns
- Much of what I'm about to say may sound extreme. To some ...
- 51 Who is "Bailey"? The Bailey Patent Design
- The standard pattern of bench plane that we all take for ...
- 52 What are the corrugations for?
- Some say that they are intended to reduce the surface area of ...
- 53 Quality makers (emphasis on iron planes)
- After the initial patents expired, Stanley made all kinds ...
- 54 Old Woodworking Tool Makers to avoid
- Some of the clones are junk. Stanley itself made several ...
- 55 What to watch for when buying old woodworking tool
- The most devastating problem is a crack in one of the castings. ...
- 56 Old woodworking tools: Basic plane types
- Bench Planes:...
- 57 Moulding vs. Universal Planes
- Many people are interested in the #55 because ideally they ...
- 58 Old Saws: What is the nib on the back for?
- One of the most frequently asked of all frequently ...
- 59 Old Saws: How do I remove these funky screws?
- These are split nuts. You can remove them with a ...
- 60 Infill ("Norris") style planes
- These are often called Norris planes after their most ...
- 61 Infill Style Planes: What are they?
- They are very precise planes made for precise finishing work....
- 62 Infill Style Planes: Why are they good?
- Several aspects of thier construction are important. They have ...
- 63 Infill Style Planes: Do I need one?
- Due to user demand and collector speculation, their cost has ...
- 64 Old Woodworking Tools: Internet Resources
- Allan Fisher maintains a Web page devoted to the use, lore, ...
- 65 Hide Glue FAQ
- This faq has been provided by Craig1708@aol....
- 66 How do you mix hide glue?
- The general rule of thumb for mixing glue is one cup of dry glue ...
- 67 How long can you keep hide glue heated?
- Generally, the glue is kept in the glue pot for an entire day, ...
- 68 How long can you store hide glue?
- Dry glue has an indefinite shelf life if stored in a cool, dry place....
- 69 How do you disassemble a hide glue joint?
- Since hide glue is hydroscopic and thermoplastic, gentle warming ...
- 70 What do you do with hide glue squeeze-out?
- Generally a toothbrush with warm water will do the trick, or you ...
- 71 How do you make a hide glue filler?
- A stainable filler can be made by simply mixing the hide glue (...
- 72 What are the gap filling properties of hide glue?
- Hot hide glue has better gap-filling properties than liquid glue, ...
- 73 How does hide glue react to finishes?
- Hide glue will not react with a surface coating, either under or ...
- 74 How does hide glue sand? Will it damage cutting edges?
- Normally hide glue will dry to a harder film with a higher ...
- 75 Are there different types of hide glue?
- Yes, hide glue is graded in terms of gram strength. 85, 108, 135,...
- 76 Doesn't hide glue "wear out"?
- No, remember that all of the furniture created for the last 3000 ...
- 77 Woodworking Steambending wood Frequently asked Questions
- From: roche@cs.rochester.edu (James Roche)...
- 78 Woodworking Steambending wood: The wood:
- Generally it is best if you can get green wood. I know that ...
- 79 Woodworking Steambending wood: Steamboxes:
- It is not necessary - and is in fact detrimental to the ...
- 80 Woodworking Steambending wood: Bending:
- Assume you have the wood cooking (it makes a nice smell) and the ...
- 81 Woodworking Steambending wood: Jigs:
- When you steam bend apiece of wood, and clamp it to a shape, you ...
- 82 Woodworking Steambending wood: How much?
- Tis is the realm of black magick and I can't personally give you ...
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