Woodworking Q&A

Hello,

I need to sharpen plane irons, chisels, and my turning tools.  I have been using sandpaper and scary sharp method for irons and chisels and my 12" disc sander for the gouges, etc.&nbsp

Say a 2 inch deep hole that varied from 1/4 ot 3/4 inch in diameter with smooth sides.

No special project in mind, just curious.

Although many years ago I took wood working shop in school for two years. That was 30 years ago I wish to get into it now as a hobby. I feel I need to begine with the basics.

I hope someone can help me with this...

I have a couple end tables in good condition but the finish is bubbled up.

What is the best way to strip and refinish these tables?

Saw a video on truck bed slides and can't find it again.  Can you help?

I am making 2 spice cabinets.  I want to make sure they are square before I attatch the back and faceframe.  I measure diagonally and am off by about 1/4 inch.  How do I correct t

I'm somewhat of a beginner with both a table saw and a compound miter saw.

My 3/8 blade needs cleaning.  I've been doing some small projects using cherry, and the blade is in need of cleaning.  

I'm finishing a myrtlewood clock in semi-gloss polyurethane and have finished application of 5 coats with light sanding (220, 00 steel wood, 0000 steel wool) between coats and 0000 steel woo

I'm currently doing woodworking as a hobby but would like to start selling my projects full time. I'm self taught through DVDs, magazines, books, etc.

Can I substute 1/2" or 3/4" for the shelf. The plans call for 5/8" I do not have a planer and can not locate 5/8 at the lumber yard or home center

What is the best way to store "all kinds if tape".  Right now I keep several kinds on a pegboard, masking, duct, cellophane and also in a plastic storage bins.  I recently ha

In the Mar/Apr issue (#218) of Fine Woodworking, Mike Pekovich has an article on the virtues of Wipe-on Poly.

I'm building a blanket chest in cherry. I'll line it with cedar. Should I put a finish on the inside of the cherry before I put the cedar lining in?

My son and I both purchased one, and both of them have terrible run out in the blade.  The blade measures roughly .157 in width, but the slot cut is greater than .180.  You can see the

Hi:

What widely-available nominal-dimensioned lumber species would be my best bet for building a workbench?

I purchased a 14" Jet Bandsaw in November of 2010. I really like the way it cuts but one thing I found out quickly was there was no dust collection chute installed on it.

I have some older stones from my Dad and from yard sale purchases. How can I tell which to use oil on, and which to use water on?

I have recently finished building a red oak table for a client.   I sent him some samples of stain colors for him to choose from.  He thought all of them were too dark, including

I purchased edge banding bits from Eagle America and while these look great in the pictures, I can't seem to make the cuts without drift at the end of the cut.

I recently had a question from a reader about what we meant by 8/4 stock in a recent Fine Woodworking magazine article.

Hi all, I just ran into a situation where someone's image didn't appear in their gallery post. See screenshot below.

I am completing my first chest of drawers and need some opinions on how to finish the drawer boxes. The drawer fronts are red oak and the back and sides are poplar with birch ply bottoms.

I filled out all my information as requested so I do not see what the problem is. Please advise or correct this issue for me. I am looking forward to learning from everyone.

I’ve just started making furniture and am about to buy my first chisels. What types and sizes should I start with?

I recently purchased a Stanley #90 rabbet plane.

I've decided to build myself a proper workbench rather keep making do.  I've got a basic idea for the design; sort of a cross between the Essential and Matt's Monster workbenche

hello everybody, could someone please tell me what the best bench chissels are.

I can,t  choose between lie nielsen and blue spruce.

Question: I’m making a kitchenette table and want protection against watermarks. Is there a finish that comes close to the water resistance of Formica?