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Q: Matt Kenney mentioned using his marking gauge to scribe dovetail shoulders so that he could pare away a wedge to use as a reference for his chisel (“Make Your…
Q: I’ve seen several woodworking bandsaws with two speeds. When should the slower speed be used and when the faster one? Dick Schamberger, Painesville, OH A: The faster speed is…
Q: In Mark Schofield’s article (“The Best Brushes,” FWW #212), I didn’t notice any reference to foam brushes. Was this an oversight or does he avoid using them? Jeff Brockton,…
Q: When using a sliding miter saw, should I cut on the push stroke or the pull stroke? Brendan McMillan, Wheaton, IL A: Sliding miter saws are designed to cut…
Q: I bought some veneer from an online retailer. It was sent to me rolled up in a box. Can I store it like that? Chris Landry, Cincinnati, OH A:…
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Seth Rolland’s striking table is at once timeless because of its classic demilune form, yet playful and modern in its curved, flared slats, which are created much like the way…
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