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How can I seal/stain white cedar to make look similar to its original light color?

I made this white cedar chest & I want to protect it from rain and graying from ultraviolet (UV) sun exposure. I desire an oil stain or sealer because I...

Asked on 08/19/2021 by john neu

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Structural recommendations for a farmhouse table with a lapped, crossed legs

I'm considering building a farmhouse kitchen table similar to this one: I like the "appearance of simplicity", but in truth,...

Asked on 08/19/2021

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Flexing in middle of 3/4" walnut table top

I am building a table made out of 3/4" walnut. Right now, I have it on saw horses but will soon be attaching legs via cleats. The problem I am...

Asked on 08/19/2021 by Matt Senko

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Can I use the filter from a shop vac on my dust collector?

Someone gave me an old portable, single-bag dust collector like the one pictured here: The one I have is a Jet,...

Asked on 08/18/2021

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Implications of gluing a panel made of hard and soft woods

Are there any problems that may arise due to mixing softwood and hardwood in making a glued up panel work piece? I made this test panel last night with scrap...

Asked on 08/16/2021

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Strengthen a post and beam structure

I am making a structure for a swing and I saw this design online. I have used 4x4 fence posts but I am now looking at it and testing it,...

Asked on 08/15/2021 by markblue777

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Can you fill cracks in the side of a live edge slab

I have a couple of live edge slabs I was planning on making into live edge end tables but I'm wondering what to do with the cracks in the side...

Asked on 08/12/2021 by mattmar10

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Nails plus glue into endgrain vs screws plus glue vs dado (for shelf)

I'm building a hutch/book shelf for a small desk (2'x4'). Width of hutch is 48", depth 9.25", height about 18". Wood is nominal 1" thick "appearance boards" from...

Asked on 08/12/2021

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Strengthening plant stand butt joints

I want to start working on my first woodworking project: a plant stand. It's quite a large project (for being first project), but my neighbor has worked on some projects...

Asked on 08/12/2021 by tumchaaditya

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Pine vs Birch plywood bending

I'd like to make something like in this picture I'm thinking of using 1.2mm plywood doubled on each side. Is birch plywood (which...

Asked on 08/11/2021 by uhl

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