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Removing Chalk Marks from Wood

April 13, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Shop Tips, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“I recently built my daughter a book case with maple plywood. I made a homemade pegboard jig for drilling the shelf support hole. On this jig, I used blue chalk to mark the holes for drilling. Some of the chalk got on the maple. I brushed it away. Most of the chalk was brushed off.…

Aligning Barrel Hinges for Installation

April 13, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Hardware, Skill Building, Woodworking Q & A.

“What is the best way to line up a barrel hinge from the lid to the body of the project?” Submitted by: lvshilling WWGOA Editor Response: Try using dowel centers. These handy devices have a barrel that fits into a hole and a point that projects above the hole. Drill the barrel hinge holes in…

Ask WWGOA: Cutting Square Holes

April 13, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: What is the best piece of equipment you can buy to cut a square hole in a piece of wood and what is the best way to cut a square hole?–any size from 1/2″ to 2″ square? Submitted by rwhayes323 Answer: There are many ways to cut a square hole. One method is to…

Ask WWGOA: Framed Cabinets vs. European Style – Which to Build?

March 30, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I have just watched your third video. Now I would like some comments on the pros and cons of framed cabinets vs. the European style (non-framed) ones. How do I decide which to build? Submitted by warrenh Answer: The main difference is appearance. My opinion is that face frame cabinets use less material, take…

Ask WWGOA: Laying Out Cuts on Sheet Stock for Optimal Yield

March 23, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I am looking for a way to determine how to most efficiently cut work pieces from 4 x 8 plywood. Is there a service available on the Internet to help me optimize my sheet stock? Submitted by Maurie1 Answer: What you’re looking for is called optimization software. With this type of software you can…

Ask WWGOA: How to Plane Small Pieces of Wood

March 16, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I’d like to plane some short pieces of 3/4″ x 1.515″ (approx) x 3.5″ long poplar. I am afraid the rollers won’t keep feeding the wood and I will get a large dwell mark, and I may possibly damage my new DV735 machine. Submitted by Jcoleman001 Answer: You’re right. The limiting factor in board…

Ask WWGOA: Do Built-Ins Add Value to Your Home?

March 12, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: I like built-ins; window seats, quality shelving and the like. Do these things add or take away from the sale value of a home? Is there a minimum standard: good, better, best for finish vs. paint? Submitted by lpage Answer: I like adding my own woodworking projects to our home, but I’m not the…

Ask WWGOA: SawStop Power Connections

February 26, 2009 By Reader Submitted & filed under Blog, Woodworking Q & A.

Question: On SawStop’s website, they say that the SawStop cabinet saw must be wired directly into the shop power according to NEC. As I: 1) like to (must) move my saw and 2) always unplug it when I’m working on it, that seems odd to me. On your video, “Essential Woodworking Techniques,” you unplug the…

How to Remove Rust from Table Saws

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

“I am looking at a used 10″ table saw to replace my very old one. The top has a light coating of rust from just sitting in the garage. How is the best way to remove it, if possible?” Submitted by: brandenbergs WWGOA Editor Response: I’ve had great luck getting surface rust off tools using…

Cutting Across the Grain and Getting a Smooth Cut

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

“How can I cut across grain on OAK plywood and get a smooth cut? I used a brand new Freud Diablo 40-tooth circular saw blade and it chipped out on the cut. Please help.” Submitted by: lpribyl WWGOA Editor Response: There are a handful of tricks you can try for cutting across the grain. First,…