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How to flatten 1/8" Baltic Birch Plywood for laser cutting?

I use a laser cutter for some woodworking projects. 1/8" (3mm) baltic birch seems to be the standard wood for doing projects with this. But when I buy this wood, it is often somewhat warped and doesn't lay evenly in the cut bed. I buy this at…
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Removing silicone lubricant spray from painted timber finished with water-based paint

I make windows and doors, and a great way to make sure that they open and close smoothly is to use silicone lubricant spray on the rubber weatherseals. While silicone lube is fine to use on painted surfaces, it does affect any repainting - the paint…
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One day projects for wood working fundamentals

I like to teach woodworking to small groups on the weekends. These groups tend to have some basic tool knowledge, so we aren't starting from absolute scratch, but sometimes its close. In the past I have used bandsaw boxes, finger bowls, and pen…
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How to start a cut when using router templates

I have a template and a router, and am told I need a plunge bit. If I put the template on top of the wood, how do I start the hole? Do I cut a hole in the wood to have a starting point then follow the pattern?
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Can I use OSB in place of timber as structural element

In few answers I've been advised to reinforce OSB shelf with wooden beam for rigidity over time. Hence 3 interconnected questions: Isn't OSB supposed to be more stable to elements comparing to wood? Isn't that what's all the adhesive in it is…
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Creating a speaker stand using only joins

I want to create a bookshelf speaker stand but use only joins (no nails, no glue). I want to be able to disassemble the stand and re-assemble it. I don't have many power tools and plan to cut joins using a hammer and chisel. Doing a bit of research…
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Best way to apply stain

I made a shoe-rack from Spruce and applied a couple of coats of clear matt varnish. My wife wanted a darker colour so I went to the local store where the only suitable product with the right colour was a small tin of "woodstain", the instructions on…
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Wood with good thermal insulation

Are all types of wood similar with respect to their ability to conduct heat or are some types better than other? I'm looking for a go-to, cheap type of wood to act as the barrier in windows around window air conditioners; most importantly around…
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How should I cut a sheet of plywood for easy re-joining?

I have 2 sheets of plywood approx 6ft x 18" x 3/4" and my plan is to use them as bench tops in a shed. I need to cut them cross ways so they fit in my car for transportation. What is the best way to do this so they can be re-joined easily later…
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Joining an irregular, detachable modesty panel together and to an irregular shaped desk

I've built an irregularly-shaped desk with irregular, five-sided cabinets. It now needs a modesty panel, but because of the unique angles and circumstances, I'm stumped as to how to attach such a panel within the design requirements. The…
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Flat polyurethane finish for tabletop

To protect a reclaimed table top, could I use gloss poly as the first coat and then top it off with a flat poly? I've heard that gloss gives better protection, but I want a flat finish.
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What steps should one take to avoid spalting when drying timber?

I am interested in taking steps to ensure that some timber that I am drying does not develop spalting. My specific scenario is as follows: Recently felled Maple (1-2 months ago), Whole logs with bark retained on full circumference, Sizes from 1" to…
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What kind of a hand saw guide is being used in this video?

Image from Youtube Go to about 1:30 in the video to see the saw guide. I am helping my son build a pinewood derby car, and something like this would be helpful.
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Can I use a CNC router bit specified for metal on wood?

Some online shops selling CNC router bits only specify what metals the bit can be used on. Is it safe to assume that if the bit can be used to mill metals that it's safe to use all types of non-treated wood? Specifically, I'd like to mill douglas…
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How do I prevent the rungs of my loft bed from moving slightly in their join with the legs?

I have a fully-assembled loft bed from softwood, in use for about of year, that has head and footboards of this design: There are 4 rungs on the foot and 5 on the head; the legs are each 85". The headboard feels slightly unstable when pressure is…
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