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Ask WWGOA: Environmental Headgear

Question: In his recent woodturning CD George wore an environmental headgear which included a powered air filtration system (You can see it here). Could you let me know the maker of this unit and possibly sources for it? Submitted by Dennis Answer: I use the Trend Air Shield Pro. Itโ€™s available from a variety of…

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Ask WWGOA: Cleaning Dried Acrylic Paint

Question: I spray with acrylic paints and sometimes get buildup in spite of constant cleaning. Do you think soaking in mineral spirits will lift dried acrylic better than water? Iโ€™ve heard this is a good idea since mineral spirit molecules are smaller than H2O molecules. Submitted by bbbartolo Answer: I donโ€™t think mineral spirits will…

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Ask WWGOA: Cutting MDF

Question: What should I use to cut MDF wood? Submitted by Richard W. Answer: This video provides some info on table saw blades. A triple chip blade is best for mdf and other abrasive materials, like particle board. George Do you have a question for WWGOA? Ask us on Facebook or email editor@wwgoa.com. Note: questions…

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Ask WWGOA: Drying Cut Wood

Question: Simple question maybe. How is the best way to dry wood cut from trees? I have several around the farm here, ranging from Pecan to Oak. During fall we trim them up and think they would be a cheap supply. I have heard several ways using a coat of latex over the cut ends…

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Ask WWGOA: Turning Tool Recommendations

Question: Iโ€™m new to turning. I bought a Jet 12-20 lathe. I have one full length Easy Wood Rougher. I need to buy more turning tools. Since Iโ€™m new and want to learn to do โ€œcovesโ€ and โ€œbeadsโ€ would you recommend continuing with the Easy Wood System or going to the standard gouges, skews etc.?…

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Ask WWGOA: Removing Rust from Cast Iron

Question: How do you remove rust from a cast iron surface? Submitted by William M. Answer: I wet sand the surface using WD 40, JB 80 or other rust remover as a lubricant and 400-grit wet/dry sandpaper wrapped on a block of wood as an abrasive. If thereโ€™s LOTS of rust and the removal is…

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Ask WWGOA: Lathe Sharpening

Question: I have loved your lathe videos so much that I have just bought my first lathe. I am getting it set up and know that I need a sharpening system. I am trying to decide between a 8โ€ณ grinder, Tormek system (expensive!) or the Work Sharp 3000 you demoed in the video I just…

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Ask WWGOA: Brad Nailer for Light Work

Question: What brand/size/gauge brad nailer would you suggest for light work like that you frequently do in your videos? Submitted by Ross W. Answer: 18-guage and 23-gauge nailers will serve you very well. Remember that with gauges the higher the number the smaller the item, so 23-gauge is smaller than 18-gauge. The benefit to 23-gauge…

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