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How to remove a smaller cube from the end of a wooden beam

I have this wooden beam 12cm x 12cm. I need to remove a 10cm x 10cm x 6cm cube from it. What's the easiest way to approach this? I don't mind buying machinery for it if that makes the task any easier. Update: I want to end up with the beam and I…
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3 (or 4?) piece plywood desk over bike trainer

I am trying to build a platform for my laptop that can be positioned over my bike trainer. I hope to make it out of plywood and have 3 pieces that slot together. I'm trying to sketch up some designs, but I'm wondering if anyone has advice on…
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Are there such things as oversized screw threads?

I've been dealing with a problem where standard screws keep getting pulled out of a wood frame. I know there are options, but it got me thinking: Are there such things as screws that have "oversized" threadform? (if so, what are they called?) From…
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How to treat floor-facing edge of OSB for a stool leg?

I'm making a bar stool from OSB. I do know it's a very questionable material choice, but it fits my aesthetics, and I'm willing to try my chances. I'm going to varnish and sand all people-facing edges , as suggested on DIY SE. I'm still concerned…
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Remove nails from table frame

I have an old table which I would like to disassemble and restore. The side and end rails of the table are joined to the legs using a mortise and tenon, which is then skew nailed from the inside of the rails, through the tenon and into the leg. The…
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Driving a nail into wood that has split and been glued back together

I built a trellis this weekend, but before I could secure it to the fence it got blown over in a storm. Luckily, the only damage was a splinter on one of the horizontal boards. I glued it back in place and now I have to re-attach the crosspiece…
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Is wood glue enough to hold a pine serving tray together?

I'm making a serving tray out of five pieces of pine. Will wood glue be enough to hold the tray together? If not, what should I do instead?
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My drill bit is randomly forcing itself forward

As I am drilling in wood my drill bit tends to grab the wood and launch forward. Never had this happen before. I go in a back and forth motion and am not forcing or nothing. Why is it doing this and how can I prevent it? It creates many chips in the…
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Alternatives to grip tape on a longboard

Making my first longboard, and I'd like to put some art on top of it. On most skateboards (like Carver for example - see pic 1) grip on the top side of the deck is achieved by using a grip tape. On other boards though (like Globe for example - see…
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How long would it take to rot for untreated pine box

I want to use a box like this: As outdoor flower tub. I'll cover the inside with PE film, so no direct contact with soil expected. How long can I expect it to last until it rots and wouldn't keep it's form? It's dirt cheap, so I'll be happy if it…
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What are some good ways to hang plywood from a wire?

I have an art piece composed of many strips of plywood put together. I'd like to hang it from a ceiling with wires. Here's the tricky thing... The edges of the strips of plywood face the ceiling. I don't feel like putting a bolt with an eye loop …
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How to make a wood gear?

I want to know how I could make wooden gears at home without the need of a CNC or a laser. What tool should I use, what are the steps to making one?
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What are my options when laminating wood with butt joints?

I plan on starting to laminate soon. I was hoping to just do long pieces with each piece of wood would be as long as the the entire work. However, after looking at my stock, In order to get the best thickness I have to cut up the lengths to account…
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How can I sharpen a reciprocating saw blade?

Can I and how do I sharpen reciprocating saw, or Sawzall (as some people call it) blades? I have some that go dull and I want to know if I can't simply sharpen them instead of them going to waste. If I can sharpen them where do I go? from the front…
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How can I flatten out a cupped piece of 3/4" plywood for a wood counter top base?

I am building a kitchen island. On top of the carcass is going to be a piece of plywood, and on top of that a laminated solid wood plank top of 3/4" thick planks. The plywood is to provide enough support for the overhang so I don't have to install…
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