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Jointer Knives

September 5, 2008

I recently purchased a used Jet Jointer - model JJ-4. It is an older model and I'm trying to get more information about it. The Jet web site does not…
replacement jointer knives for Makita

August 6, 2008

I have a Makita 2030 jointer planer that has served me well for over 25 years. Does any one know where I can find replacement knives for the jointer? Thanks,…
staining a fiberglass door

August 2, 2008

I recently purchsed a fiberglass (therma tru) door. I want to stain it with a cherry gel stain. I am more accustomed to working with wood and I don't want to…
Finishing bandsaw boxes

June 16, 2008

I read Roland Johnson's article on Hot-Rod your Varnish In California, Pratt and Lambert #38 alkyd varnish is not available, any suggestions as to a suitable substitute? I'm finishing small…
Turning Green vs Seasoned Wood

May 26, 2008

I am a novice turner. I have read a variety of postings and expert opinions on the subject of turning green vs seasoned wood. There seems to be no consensus. …
fast drying varnishes

May 3, 2008

In the last fine woodworking artical "a fast drying finish, Roland Johnson said he used a combination of alki varnish and gun spitit of terp. plus other ingrediants. I havent…
Bent lamination using cheaper wood

April 30, 2008

I've built several tables with a bent laminated apron. The apron section is 3" high x 17"L with qty. 5 1/8" walnut laminations. I bend to approx. 12" radius. It seems…
Proper mixture for Hot Rod varnish?

April 8, 2008

I'd like to try Roland Johnson's varnish mixture from issue 198, but there's a discrepancy in the mixture. The article says 5 parts each of varnish and tung oil to…
Sliding dovetails using slot mortiser

March 24, 2008

In FWW article "In Search of the Right Mortising Technique" by Strother Purdy, Mr. Chris Becksvoort mention that he cuts sliding dovetails in the bases of Shaker candle stands using…
Making chess piece icons

March 10, 2008

I want to build a chess board with inlaid chess piece icons. i.e.symbols of the king, queen, bishop. etc. I know this type of thing can be done using…