How Long Does It Take for Wet Pressure Treated Wood to Dry?
Hey everyone! I'm racing against a deadline to finish a project by October 2nd, but I've hit a snag. I ordered some 2x2 pressure treated balusters from Home…
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What's the Best Grit for Sanding Cherry Plywood?
Hey everyone! I just wrapped up making the fronts for my kitchen cabinets and I'm getting ready to finish them up. I've done a bit of digging online…
Should I Sand Before or After Gluing My Wood Pieces Together?
Hey everyone! I'm working on my very first woodworking project, a rectangle TV unit, and I'm unsure about the best practice when it comes to sanding. Specifically, should…
How Can I Secure an 8ft Board for Hand Planing Without a Workbench?
I'm in the process of building a workbench, but I need to edge joint some 8-foot 2x4 boards for support members. Since I don't have a workbench set…
Why Are My Boards Coming Out at Different Thicknesses After Using My Planer?
I recently bought a used Delta 22-650 thickness planer and I've noticed something concerning. After running about five boards through it, they ended up varying in thickness by…
How Can I Cut Circles Without Leaving a Hole in the Center?
I have a router and a jigsaw jig that I built for cutting circles, but they always leave a little hole in the center. I'm working on a…
What's the Best Plywood Thickness for Large Drawer Construction?
Hey everyone! I'm just getting started with building some large drawers, and I'm trying to choose the right birch plywood thickness. The dimensions of the drawers will be…
Should I Buy a No. 6 Plane Instead of a No. 5 or No. 7?
I'm considering whether to invest in a No. 5 and/or No. 7 plane, but it's crossed my mind that a No. 6 might actually be the best middle…
Can I Plunge Route Grooves into a 3/8" Board Safely?
Hey everyone! I'm pretty new to woodworking and would love your advice. I just edge-glued some 3/8" boards together to create an 8x10 board. I'm wondering if I…
Best Places to Buy Square Dowels for Woodworking?
I've recently taken up woodworking and I'm looking to expand my projects. A 1-3/4" square dowel would be just perfect for what I'm making, but I've only found…
Is My Stanley Bailey No 4 Genuine If It Has a Mohawk Blade?
I recently bought a Stanley Bailey No 4 plane that has 'Bailey' and 'No 4' stamped on the body. However, the blade is marked 'Mohawk'. I'm curious if…
Do I Need Curved Cauls for Gluing Panels?
I've been watching a lot of woodworking videos, and I keep seeing folks use cauls with a curve or angle when gluing up panels. I'm curious how important…
Struggling with Router Chatter – Is It Time for an Upgrade?
Hey everyone, I have a Ryobi trim router with both 6mm and 6.35mm collets, and I use a mix of router bits, from budget to some pricier compression…
What's the Best Way to Paint Wood While Keeping the Grain Visible?
I'm looking to paint some wood yellow but I want to maintain the natural grain of the wood. I initially thought about using a yellow stain, but after…
Why is My Polycrylic Finish Coming Out Rough?
Hey everyone! I'm using Minwax Polycrylic (the water-based kind) on pine wood, and I'm facing an issue with a rough texture after application. I've tried using both sponge…
Why Does My 23 Gauge Pin Nailer Keep Bending Pins in Wood?
I'm having a bit of trouble with my 23 gauge pin nailer. It seems like I'm doing something wrong, but I can't quite figure it out. Unlike with…
How to Determine Router Bit Cutting Distance from Baseplate?
I'm planning to build a simple plywood bookcase and I need a router for cutting dados. I'm trying to figure out how to accurately determine the distance from…
What's the Best Side for a Vice on My Workbench?
Hey everyone! I'm right-handed and I'm in the market for a new workbench. I'm a bit unsure about where to place the vice. Should it be on the…
Struggling to Sharpen My Card Scraper – Any Tips?
I've recently started using DFM toolworks card scrapers and a hone, along with the Rockler sharpening tool. But no matter how much I adjust my technique, I can…
How Can I Prevent Oak Log Slices from Splitting When Making Cutting Boards?
Hey everyone! I'm excited to start making engraved cutting boards using slices from oak logs, but I've encountered some splitting after drying them. I want to keep the…