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Problem with undermount drawer glides

September 29, 2021

I am somewhat new to building furniture. I built a six drawer cabinet with drawer boxes and 3/4in face frames. The boxes are 25"wide by 18" deep and 9" tall.…
Good books with lots of images of period furniture/exceptional furniture

September 28, 2021

Dear All,I am trying to build up my library of woodworking books. I am specifically trying to find books that have lots of images of period furniture. Sort of an…
Wooden Hinges

September 28, 2021

Wooden hinges are not easy without a drill press, but an article by Ernie Conover helped me (https://www.finewoodworking.com/2004/06/01/best-practices-for-drilling). I was using twist bits and used a tip to stage them…
using reclaimed lumber

September 28, 2021

I have a good amount of reclaimed wood, mostly mahogany, from old(not antique) furniture. Is it good practice to use my thickness planer to strip the old finish? my other…
fire alarm / smoke detector / heat sensor

September 28, 2021

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2010/02/02/fire-safety-in-the-shopI see the above link, but I wonder if there are any updates now that it is 11 years old? I'd really like a fire alarm / smoke detector /…
Overhead Shop Light went Kaput

September 28, 2021

My big-box store overhead fluorescent light fixture just all of a sudden went kaput. It's the two bulb, 48" T8/T12 type, with rapid start and a pull-cord. I can no…
Dewalt DW735 planer

September 28, 2021

I have used my DW735 for a couple of years with no issues. Recently my reset button would not reset so I replaced it. Used it for a few days…
Pine flooring face nailing vs tongue nailing

September 27, 2021

I have some T&G pine flooring that I'm going to lay in a bedroom and bathroom in my house. The floor boards are 1x7. At that width, I am wondering:…
SharpeningI

September 27, 2021

I have 4 Norton waterstones 200, 1000, 4000,& 8000 grit. And after sharpening then I don't fell like they are at their best, I use a Lee Valley Veritas MK.11…
Which of these scrapers…?

September 27, 2021

Getting ready to drop some $$ on my first set of wood turning tools and I've got everything figured out except my scraper. I'm primarily interested in turning bowls and…

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