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6" or 8" bench grinder

I am looking to sharpen drill bits, wood turning tools and what ever else you would sharpen in the wood shop. I am told that a 6" is okay but should really get a 8". I am looking at Ryobi brand bench grinders. How long would the big one last to the…
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Why would stain change color from one project to another?

I am staining a door and when I did the first side last weekend.. The stain matched other wood in the house beautifully. But when I went to do the other side this weekend.. The stain is much darker.. Even though I am using the same can? What should…
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Does construction lumber ever dry to 6-9% MC?

I’m building a small dining table for a friend and using 2×8 SPF boards for the tabletop. They have have been sitting in my climate controlled basement for about 10 weeks now and I’m measuring MC of 11-14% still. Just for fun, I measured the 2×6s…
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Can I spray "brushing lacquer"?

At my local home improvement store, they only have spray cans of lacquer and brushing lacquer(Minwax clear brushing lacquer). I'm thinking it would be cheaper and faster if I could just use the quarts of brushing lacquer in an actual spray gun…
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What is the difference between a crosscut sled and a table saw boat?

I'm a beginner in wood working and want to ensure my safety and accuracy in my projects. What is the difference between a "crosscut sled" and a "table saw boat"?
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Can I use half-lap joint for table breadboard?

I am building a farm table and it seems that the standard joinery method for the breadboards is mortise and tenon. M&T intimidates me a bit, so wondering if a half-lap breadboard would function well. The breadboards would be about 5-iniches long.…
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What is this dark part of the end grain on this wood called?

I found this wood on the side of the road. It was big, thick, and heavy, so naturally I took it home. When I cross-cut it, I noticed this star-like pattern. It's throughout the wood and seems to be around the edge of the heart wood. It looks too…
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What to look for when buying a thickness planer

When purchasing a thickness planer, what are some features that are essential? Some nice-to-haves? Anything that is just fluff, especially for a beginner woodworker? I see specs indicating the number of cutting heads / knives, the rotational speed,…
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How to attach a one inch thick table top to two A shaped frames that are two inches thick

I have a nice desk top that is probably pine? that I want to turn into a desk. I bought two A shaped frames at IKEA to attach to the table top. I have no idea how to attach the table top to the frames without the screw or whatever I use to attach it…
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Different ways to set up a Number 4 bench plane

I decided to buy a #4 bench plane on eBay but, as it turns out, I've been a bit over-zealous with the bidding. I might end up with as many as four #4 planes. I also have some longer planes (but the 4s are the only dupes). I'm planning to…
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Can I use turpentine as a drying agent?

I currently have some very old white wood stain, it takes like sixteen hours to dry. Is it possible to apply some turpentine to it to speed the drying time? Seeing that is what they put in oil base paint to allow it to dry faster. Just a thought as…
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How to avoid damaging the ends of mortise holes when chiseling?

I've watched a couple of videos of making mortises. What technique should I use to remove (bulk) waste from the hole without damaging the ends of the mortise hole? Clearly levering against them will bruise or dent the wood. I'm really looking…
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If I mill / surface my own wood, will it warp as bad as pre-milled / surfaced wood from the store?

Wood bought from the local home center does usually not have straight edges (usually kinked), and is often warped (bowing being most prevalent). I was surprised to see that at my local hardwood dealer, too (they sell pre-milled 1x and 2x boards).…
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What does a cyclone for a shop vac do?

Some people add these cyclone things to there shop vac and is wondering what it does other than adding space and watching the wood go in circles. My best guess is it takes the bigger chips of wood and it falls in the cyclone but the dust goes to the…
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Can I stain damp plywood

I managed to rescue some 3/8 interior grade birch plywood I had sitting outside from a surprise rain storm last night but not before it took some water. I had been planning on staining the pieces today. Around here 12-18% emc is about normal. It is…
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