Woodworking FAQ Collection 1
Frequently Asked Questions about woodworking related topics
Woodworking FAQ Collection 1 was written by multiple authors
01 Should I buy a table saw or a radial arm saw?- Table saws work best for ripping. Radial arm saws work best ...
02 Which type of dado blade should I buy, the dial (wobble type) orthe stacking (chipper type)?- The wobble type is very simple to use with infinite ...
03 How do I cut the perfect dado if both types of dado blades haveshortcomings?- Your best bet would be to cut it with a router....
04 Should I buy a Sears blurfl?- Most people agree that the Sears stationary power tools sold ...
05 Should I buy a Taiwanese clone blurfl?- It depends on how much money you have. If you can afford ...
06 How do I remove paint?- There are many ways to strip paint from wood....
07 Should I use a hot melt glue gun for my next project?- The general consensus is that hot melt glue is not ...
08 Where can I get plans for the New Yankee Workshop projects?- Plans for any of Norm's projects can be ordered for $7.50 ...
09 What is the best woodworking magazine?- There are many good woodworking magazines. Two that are ...
10 What is a board foot?- A board foot is a common unit used in the measurement of wood....
11 What is the correct way to handle the glue squeeze out problem?- Use the right amount of glue. The (obvious) danger is a ...
12 What books should I purchase to learn about various aspects of woodworking?- Thanks to Ken Smith (kensmith@cs.Buffalo.EDU) for providing ...
13 How do I finish toys so that they are non-toxic?- a. Behlens Salad Bowl Finish. This product has been approved ...
14 What size drill bit do I use for a wood screw?
15 How do I finish the edge of plywood?- a) Wood tape. It comes in 2 forms, one that can be ironed on, ...
16 Which saw blade should I buy?- There is an excellent article on evaluating carbide ...
17 Where can I find cradle plans?- 1. Garrett ...
18 Where can I find futon plans?- 1. TODAYS WOODWORKER JULY/AUG 1989, VOL 1 NO. ...
19 Where can I get information about particle board?- The following was provided by Stavros Macrakis (macrakis@osf.org)...
20 What are some of the common woodworking terms/abbreviations?- HVLP - high volume/low ...
21 What is snipe and how do I eliminate it?- End snipe occurs when the wood looses contact with the infeed ...
22 How is lumber graded?- The following was provided by David R. ...
23 TS Aligner FAQ- The TS-Aligner FAQ is brought to you courtesy of Ed ...
24 What is TS-Aligner- TS-Aligner is a precision measurement instrument designed ...
25 What is TS-Aligner made of- TS-Aligner is mostly made from 6061 aluminum tooling plate. This ...
26 What inspired TS-Aligner- The original concept was developed after hundreds of frustrating ...
27 What kind of precision can TS-Aligner deliver?- TS-Aligner can make linear surface measurements to less than 0.001....
28 What machines can TS-Aligner be used with?- Table saw:...
29 Who needs TS-Aligner?- TS-Aligner will be most useful to the woodworker that requires ...
30 Are there accessories for TS-Aligner?- Yes, the following accessories are available seperately:...
31 Where is TS-Aligner manufactured?- TS-Aligner is manufactured near Boise, Idaho by Ed Bennett. ...
32 What is the Edward J. Bennett Company?- Edward J. Bennett Company was formed in March 1990 and is a sole ...
33 How can more information be obtained?- Literature requests can be sent via email (ejb@primenet.com),...
34 rec.woodworking Ammonia Fuming FAQ- From: roche@cs.rochester.edu (James Roche)...
35 Ammonia Fuming: Introduction:- G. Stickley published the following legend about the origin of ...
36 Ammonia Fuming: How does the fuming process differ from staining?
37 Ammonia Fuming: How is the ammonia applied?
38 Ammonia Fuming: What kind of ammonia solution is used?
39 Ammonia Fuming: What is a fuming chamber?
40 Ammonia Fuming: What will I be able see as an indication of color formation, and when?
41 Ammonia Fuming: What sort of fuming time is needed?
42 Ammonia Fuming: What safety precautions are necessary?
43 Ammonia Fuming: Is it best to fume the piece before or after finalassembly (gluing, sanding, etc.)?
44 Ammonia Fuming: Is the fuming color effect permanent?
45 Ammonia Fuming: Other sources of information, please?
46 Woodworking Antique Tool FAQ- From: roche@cs.rochester.edu (James Roche)...
47 Advantages of Older Woodworking Tools- Old tools were made in an era when there were many craftsmen ...
48 Is this a priceless collectible or a user's woodworking tool?- Collectible tools are collectible because they are rare, ...
49 What is this old woodworking tool worth?- A question easier to ask than answer. This varies ...
50 Old Woodworking Tools Restoration Concerns- Much of what I'm about to say may sound extreme. To some ...
51 Who is "Bailey"? The Bailey Patent Design- The standard pattern of bench plane that we all take for ...
52 What are the corrugations for?- Some say that they are intended to reduce the surface area of ...
53 Quality makers (emphasis on iron planes)- After the initial patents expired, Stanley made all kinds ...
54 Old Woodworking Tool Makers to avoid- Some of the clones are junk. Stanley itself made several ...
55 What to watch for when buying old woodworking tool- The most devastating problem is a crack in one of the castings. ...
56 Old woodworking tools: Basic plane types- Bench Planes:...
57 Moulding vs. Universal Planes- Many people are interested in the #55 because ideally they ...
58 Old Saws: What is the nib on the back for?- One of the most frequently asked of all frequently ...
59 Old Saws: How do I remove these funky screws?- These are split nuts. You can remove them with a ...
60 Infill ("Norris") style planes- These are often called Norris planes after their most ...
61 Infill Style Planes: What are they?- They are very precise planes made for precise finishing work....
62 Infill Style Planes: Why are they good?- Several aspects of thier construction are important. They have ...
63 Infill Style Planes: Do I need one?- Due to user demand and collector speculation, their cost has ...
64 Old Woodworking Tools: Internet Resources- Allan Fisher maintains a Web page devoted to the use, lore, ...
65 Hide Glue FAQ- This faq has been provided by Craig1708@aol....
66 How do you mix hide glue?- The general rule of thumb for mixing glue is one cup of dry glue ...
67 How long can you keep hide glue heated?- Generally, the glue is kept in the glue pot for an entire day, ...
68 How long can you store hide glue?- Dry glue has an indefinite shelf life if stored in a cool, dry place....
69 How do you disassemble a hide glue joint?- Since hide glue is hydroscopic and thermoplastic, gentle warming ...
70 What do you do with hide glue squeeze-out?- Generally a toothbrush with warm water will do the trick, or you ...
71 How do you make a hide glue filler?- A stainable filler can be made by simply mixing the hide glue (...
72 What are the gap filling properties of hide glue?- Hot hide glue has better gap-filling properties than liquid glue, ...
73 How does hide glue react to finishes?- Hide glue will not react with a surface coating, either under or ...
74 How does hide glue sand? Will it damage cutting edges?- Normally hide glue will dry to a harder film with a higher ...
75 Are there different types of hide glue?- Yes, hide glue is graded in terms of gram strength. 85, 108, 135,...
76 Doesn't hide glue "wear out"?- No, remember that all of the furniture created for the last 3000 ...
77 Woodworking Steambending wood Frequently asked Questions- From: roche@cs.rochester.edu (James Roche)...
78 Woodworking Steambending wood: The wood:- Generally it is best if you can get green wood. I know that ...
79 Woodworking Steambending wood: Steamboxes:- It is not necessary - and is in fact detrimental to the ...
80 Woodworking Steambending wood: Bending:- Assume you have the wood cooking (it makes a nice smell) and the ...
81 Woodworking Steambending wood: Jigs:- When you steam bend apiece of wood, and clamp it to a shape, you ...
82 Woodworking Steambending wood: How much?- Tis is the realm of black magick and I can't personally give you ...