Why Is My 2x4 Still Gapped After Planing?
I'm working with an 8 ft Douglas fir 2x4. One side (Side A) is flat, but Side B has a 1/8" gap at one end and a smaller…
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Why Am I Getting Tapered Boards When Using a Planer Sled?
I've recently started working with a planer, specifically the DW735, that I got on sale, and I'm trying to use a planer sled to face-joint my rough boards.…
Is Planing a Better Option Than Sanding for Woodworking Projects?
I've been working on my first real woodworking project—building a set of engineering drawers—and I've been using a block plane that I restored alongside sanding to prepare the…
Is it Safe to Plane Perpendicular to the Grain on a Cutting Board?
I'm making my first end grain cutting board and borrowed a lunchbox planer from a family member. I realized that the piece I need to plane is too…
Should I Cut Long Boards into Shorter Pieces for Jointing and Planing?
Hey everyone! I have a few 2x4x8 boards that have some warps and bows, and I'm not sure how to approach jointing and planing them. My initial thought…
Struggling with Bowing in Milled Lumber: Need Tips!
I'm having a hard time getting my milled lumber to stay flat for my woodworking projects, particularly when I'm working with thinner boards like 1x3 and 1x2. I'm…
Does Planing Pressure Treated Wood Affect Its Treatment?
Hey everyone, I have a bit of a question about working with pressure treated wood. If I plane pressure treated fence pickets or any other pressure treated wood,…
Can I safely plane glued boards that were joined on end grain?
I'm a woodworking newbie trying to make an end grain cutting board, and I've just glued two boards together along their faces. Initially, I had a 20" long…
What’s the Best Way to Align Grain When Gluing Panels?
I'm trying to glue together some narrow boards to create a wider panel, and I'm curious whether it's standard to match the grain directions to make future planing…