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Ask WWGOA: Bench Dog Hole Spacing

September 11, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I recently built a new workbench with a front vise and a tail vise. I purchased some bench dogs to use with my new bench, but I’m not sure how to space the holes for the bench dogs. I’m reluctant to start drilling holes into my new bench without some advice regarding the appropriate…

Using Air Dried Lumber

September 8, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Skill Building, Understanding Wood, Woodworking Q & A.

“I have a barn full of red oak, some black walnut and some white oak; it was sawn by my Dad 7 to 9 years ago. It seems to be very dry and ready to be used. The material is off of our farm and I would like to use the material for tongue and…

Solar Kiln Plans and Dimensions

September 3, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Plans and Projects, Woodshop Projects, Woodworking Projects, Woodworking Q & A.

“I viewed the WWGOA video Logs to Lumber and I’m interested in building a solar kiln. Where can I go to get plans? Can you give me rough dimensions on the one featured in the video? I live near Nashville Tennessee, and I would like to know what roof angle I would need for my…

Ask WWGOA: Square Route a Hole for an Inlay

August 25, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Shop Tips, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I’m trying to rout a square hole 6″ x 4″ x 1/8″ deep, for an inlay on a jewelry box lid. What kind of bit should I use? The lid is 3/8″ thick. Submitted by roberttalmadge Answer: Any straight bit will do the job. If the material you’re routing into has a tendency to…

Ask WWGOA: Stub Tenon and Groove vs. Mortise and Tenon

August 17, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I am making new kitchen cabinet doors and need some advise on the type of joints to use for the stiles and rails. Doors will be 3/4″ thick Red Oak with 3/4″ raised panels. Most doors will be approx. 13″ x 26″ with, the largest door approx. 18″ x 27″. Will a Stub Tenon…

Shop Coat for Dust

August 6, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Buying Advice, Product Review, Woodworking Q & A.

“I have recently had pulmonary issues, making dust my arch enemy. Is there a shop coat that is made of a material like Tyvek that would resist dust adhering to it, as well as being light weight and washable?” Submitted by: billp48 WWGOA Editor Response: The closest thing I’ve seen to what you’re describing is…

Table Saw Fence Adjustment or Upgrade

July 24, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Shop Tips, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“I have a relic of a table saw. It is a Delta 8″ arbor saw. My frustration is this. When I use it, the back half of the table saw fence does not stay in place. It will move anywhere from 1/4″ to 3/8”. I take all of the necessary precautions in measuring from the…

Turning Tapered Spindles

July 8, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Wood Turning, Woodturning Techniques, Woodworking Q & A.

“I need to turn several tapered spindles to create karate staffs. They are 1/4″ wide at one end and 1″ at the other end. Each staff is 36″ long. I will connect them with pool cue connectors in the middle. They need to be consistent in weight and taper. Any ideas?” Submitted by: Bflodder WWGOA…

Ask WWGOA: Garage vs. Basement Workshop

July 8, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I’m planning on moving from Las Vegas back to Minnesota. I’m in the process of designing my house which will hopefully be built next year. I want to build a work shop in my attached garage or basement. Both will have a dust control system and both will be confined to a single room.…

Ask WWGOA: Wobble Dado Setup

July 2, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I have a wobble dado. When I put all four hub pieces on the blade, the blade does not fix on the axle of my table saw. I can’t find any instructions on how to assemble the hub to make it fit. The package did not show any instructions–just what it will do. I…