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Can I run pressure treated deck boards through thickness planer?

I inherited a deck with my new house. I'm thinking about resurfacing the deck because the boards are badly discoloured, although they appear to be structurally sound. I'm trying to convince myself that purchasing a $500 thickness planer and…
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How can I create a planked wood table top with a plywood core?

I was looking at this table made by Harp Design company Melissa Table The description describes the top's construction as: Each top is crafted from reclaimed old growth pine which is planed down to approximately 5/8″ thickness. It is then joined…
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What makes a hand saw great?

In writing an answer for How do experts make dovetails by hand that fit so well?, I realized that there is much more to say than "get a good saw." I have some old saws that I am trying to refurbish, but also just purchased a Veritas Dovetail saw…
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Bench grinder, tool sharpener or sharpening stone?

I have a chisel set and drill bits that have never been sharpened after purchased and I want to purchase sharpening equipment, but I'm confused by the variety of options. So far I've found 3 possible types of sharpeners: bench grinder is what I…
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Can I cut homemade plywood on a bandsaw?

Hey guys so this might be a stupid question but I am just a beginner, but can I cut wood veneer on a band saw. I glued 5 sheets of wood veneer together to make it thicker and stronger, but it alternates in wood grain direction and in veneer type. I…
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Long term, what happens if I paint wet wood?

If I paint wood, for outdoor use, while it is still very wet, what problems can I expect in the long run (2-3 years)? In my specific case, I have pressure treated outdoor lumber (fir), which I purchased at Home Depot (where my only theory is that…
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What is the difference between wiping polyurethane and wiping varnish?

I make my own wiping polyurethane by thinning regular oil-based poly from home improvement stores with mineral spirits. According to Bob Flexner, the only difference between this and polyurethane-based wiping varnish is that the varnish also…
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Enlarging a Hole made by a Hole Saw

I drilled several holes in my desk to put some grommets using a 7/8" hole saw bit. Unfortunately, I realized afterwards that the hole was supposed to be 1" to fit my grommets. Then, despite knowing better, I used my 1" hole saw bit in an attempt to…
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Filling gaps/seams in a new cherry tabletop

I've created a tabletop for a desk. It's made of 4/4 cherry boards of different lengths and widths that I've laminated together on the edges. This was then glued onto a plywood top. I've never made a tabletop before, only had a few bar clamps, and…
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Removing Paint from Rough/Coarse Surfaced Beams

We are about to move into a new house, that has some very nice coarse/rough beams on the interior (A lot of them). They have been painted though, and I'm looking for a method to remove the paint, and let the natural wood stand out instead. I'm…
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Are there techniques to sand small parts on a benchtop belt sander?

I often find myself attempting to sand small pieces of wood (1"x1"x1" or less) on a benchtop belt sander. In the past I've used pliers to hold the piece being sanded, but not always with success. Are there techniques to sand small parts on a…
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How do I put a really long narrow straight hole in a piece of wood?

I tried using a really long thin drill bit that probably had a different purpose (like maybe drywall stuff) to put a hole in a tobacco pipe project. But the bit blew out the side of the wood because it didn't drill straight. This pipe is about 20…
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A good way to store wood "outside"?

I have a small shed at home that I attempt to do woodworking in. I need to make more room. I've seen lumber yards with outside storage. Can I store some of my wood outside? Which wood? For wood that is more sensitive to the elements, what is a good…
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What is the appropriate wood glue for outdoor wood furniture?

I have been considering building an outdoor bench. What is a good wood glue for outdoor wood furniture?
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How can I preserve wooden sculptures indoors?

I recently bought this wooden sculpture from Mexico: I am worried that it will eventually give out to the elements and start to show wear and tear. What are the recommended ways to preserve this art work?
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