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Use Baby oil instead of mineral oil on cutting boards I use mineral oil when I make cutting boards because it makes it pop. But I have not been finding any. Would baby oil be a good or decent replacement? Is there any other oils that would work, maybe even better than mineral oil? <Q> Baby oil is just mineral oil with ...	Baby oil is probably okay, but I would shy away from the scented stuff.
Sealing plywood from moisture completely - for use as damp-reptile habitat What would you guys suggest to completely seal wood (probably plywood) from moisture.I'm building a new tank/vivarium for my lizard and while it is not going to be as damp as something like a frog tank, I still want it to be 100% sealed so I nev...	My suspicion is that if you use a decently water-resistant material (e.g. a suitable grade of plywood and/or any solid wood that naturally does well outdoors ) and simply varnished it thoroughly that you'd get the performance you want.
Safest way to cut very small blocks I'm looking to create some dice out of scrap mora wood I have, similar to the photo below. The d20 (twenty sided die) requires many cuts on a very small block of wood. What is the safest method for creating something like this? A hand saw seems like it would be too difficult to h...	So the approches I think could work are either a mold, a CNC or better yet, a combination of those two.
Where to get end caps for chisels or what to use instead? Often, chisels bought new will have end caps, as shown in the image below. However, I have a number of old chisels and gouges that lack end caps. What can I use to protect their edges and protect myself and my stuff from their edges? Making a box for them is ...	What I did to solve it was to buy some craft clear plastic like I've linked below, and cut out pieces that fit in each roll slot. A fabric or leather tool roll is another classic solution, if you're willing to protect the set rather than individual chisels.
Gluing boards from big-box stores An answer to a previous question of mine suggested gluing two boards bark-side to bark-side in order to compensate for possible cupping. I'll likely be buying the boards at a big-box store (Lowes) and am wondering if the boards are really suitable for gluing as purchased? Are the edg...	Regardless of individual standards for 'good enough' you should prep the wood prior to glueing it up because ideally this should be done using freshly worked wood . Squaring the faces of boards is a job for some kind of plane or a wide-belt sander, not a table saw or router.
Hinge a 25mm worktop to fold upwards I have started to rebuild my home office and due to a shortage of space have to have a 3-section desk. The first is fixed in place over the top of the void above the stairs with supporting cupboards underneath. The second piece (the one in question) will need to hinge upwards (too l...	I believe you have the right idea, and overlay hinges are the way to go. The more hinges you add to a surface, especially if they are independent, the greater the chance that they will interfere with easy operation due to their rotation axes not being aligned.
Are factory edges of plywood straight? Watching some videos on youtube, it seems that sometimes they use the factory edge as a straight edge (e.g., run it along the table saw fence to cut a parallel side). Other times they trim off that edge by running an edge they cut along the table saw fence. Does it depend on the t...	If not damaged, factory edges of plywood sheets are straight and square enough for most practical purposes. You can check for straight pretty quickly just by eyeing down the edge.
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 for a ...	Pare straight downward into the opening, taking it in multiple passes if necessary, and letting the chisel act as a wedge to do the work.
How to use a router to cut a thick wood board Having purchased a trim router just recently, I'm practicing some simple woodworking. At the moment, I have a 4 feet x 4 feet plywood board (3/4 inch thick) that I want to separate into 4 square pieces of 2 feet x 2 feet (approximately, plus or minus an inch-ish accountabl...	If you are in a pinch and your router has a plunge base, you certainly could cut all the way through the plywood with a spiral or straight bit, using a straightedge and cutting in 1/8" deep passes.
How to remove sticker price tags from wood without leaving residue I have this poplar hobby wood that has price tag stickers on it. When I am peeling them off, they kind of tear, and of course it seems to leaving a residue behind when portions do come off. How can I get these price tag stickers off in a way that the ...	If you have remains of a sticker left, you can skim off most of the residue and sticker remains with a razor blade or sharp chisel, being careful not to gouge into the surface or cut through the top veneer if working with plywood or other veneered material.
Flattening the face of a board without using a jointer I've seen a lot of jigs to do edge jointing on a table saw or router, including this question . I haven't seen much for flattening one of the faces, though. If the board is narrow (less than ~3"), I can run it on the freshly-jointed edge through my table saw and f...	Possibly the best method to flatten the face of a board using power tools not specifically designed for that job is with a router mounted in a planing sled/levelling sled. The other option is to use a handplane to roughly level the board.
Is it necessary to apply finish to both sides of a table top? I am building a very large (110" X 48") dining table. I intend to finish the wood by applying Danish oil and a water-based, oil-modified, polyurethane. Since it won't be exposed to wear, is it necessary to seal the underside of the table? <Q> Bob Flexner sa...	No, sealing the underside of the table is not necessary.
How to make shallow flat-bottomed hole on 5mm thickness wood slice? I want to make a wood slice magnet which an extra thickness magnet is inserted on a 5mm thickness wood slice. Here is my material. The trouble is that I couldn't find a suitable forstner for it, and a pilot hole may break the thin slice. After deep r...	Either a router or a Forstner (or similar) drill bit are both good ways to make the recesses you want, but in a small piece of wood There are various ways to temporarily bond one piece of wood to another, and here double-sided tape may work perfectly well.
Considerations for using smaller diameter blades on table saw? I need a 1/16" kerf for a project. All the 10" blades I can find that thin are into hundreds of dollars. Meanwhile, I see thin-kerf 7.25" Freud Diablo blades selling for under $15 . These say they're rated for 10,000 rpm. (My saw says no-load speed is ...	The main disadvantage of a smaller blade is simply that your maximum cut depth is reduced.
How can I accurately cross-cut a board that is too wide for my table saw? I have some 0.75" x 14" wide boards that I'm trying cut to lengths in the 50-60" range. It's important that the cuts be precise, and true. However, 14" is too wide for any of my sleds or miter slides on my table saw. I'm having a very difficult ...	If it were me, I would cut it close with a jigsaw, and then use a straight edge, and a flush trim bit on a router to get it exact
Storing a tree trunk for furniture We are cutting down a large hardwood tree that we would like to use for table tops. Can we store the tree trunk before cutting it into pieces for drying and if so, how should it be stored? Or... do we need to go ahead and have it milled as soon as possible? Ideally...It might be a ...	As long as the trunk is protected from moisture and insects, it will be preserved.
How can I carve out an inset in butcher block? I am trying to create a topper for my subwoofers to turn them into an end-table/subwoofer. My plan is to get a piece of 1&frac38;" butcher block and take about ½" out of the middle so it will fit over the top off the woofer so it doesn't slide around. How can I remove j...	One option would be to mount a long baseplate on your router (like a long piece of plywood or mdf with a hole in it for your bit), so that it spans across the width of the butcher block at all times.
Recommended tools for a lathe I am making a homemade lathe with a drill. I have previously done some wood carving and looking to get into some lathe / turning work. I have a few chisels from some wood carving and wondering what the difference is and what type of tools I could use for that. <Q> While for a some turnin...	Roughing Gouge - Used for making rough cuts and taking lots of wood off rapidly.
Orbital sander papers coming off I'm own a Black&Decker orbital sander ( can be found here , using hook and loop papers), which is generally a good tool except for the fact that the sanding papers fall off before their sand becomes unusable. I tried using different paper brands, but same result - paper usually comes o...	It sounds like you need to replace the pad on your sander.
Do I need to laminate both sides of plywood or can I coat one side and laminate the other I am relatively new to woodworking. I am in the process of laminating plywood (which will be used as a tabletop and also to hide the actual support for the table). I have googled alot and found different answers. Some are not even...	As a rule of thumb, when laminating or veneering any panel, you want to keep it balanced, meaning applying the same, or close to equal finishes to each side. As others have said, "it depends".
What is the best way to transport (ply)wood on the roof of a vehicle? I just bought an SUV, so I can now transport boards much more easily than in my sedan. However, the SUV is not big enough to fit 4x8' or 5x5' sheet goods, even with the 2nd and 3rd row seats folded down. I may be able to tilt the sheet goods, but tha...	I've hauled sheet goods on a roof rack and even on the top of a car without a roof rack, and it is not easy lifting full sheets up there.
How do I cut this corner joint? I'm not sure what this joint is even called, but I saw it on a youtube.com video where the guy was showing old joinery that isn't used much any more. I'm including a rough drawing I did of what it look like. As you can see, it's basically a butt joint, but there is a small piece on the...	The "top" piece can be cut with 2 passes on a table saw.
Is it safe to keep the bark on a fresh/green slice of tree trunk? I just got a freshly cut slice of a big tree trunk from my friend. Thinking of using it as a table. Sanding it down etc. Now I know there's all the drying etc to consider, but the first thing I need to know before I even take this home into my house is: ...	It is safest to remove it now because of the risk of wood-boring insects, but some people do retain the bark on this type of thing.
Make one end of a board thicker than the other? I have a 1"x8"x3' solid composite board that I need to cut diagonally through the 1" dimension to compensate for an unlevel underlying surface. Is there any way to do this? <Q> The best way to do this would be to put it on a slanted sled and run it through a planer repeat...	I would consider cutting a series of wedges from plywood and gluing them to a flat piece of plywood. So assuming you don't have a plane fitted with a cambered iron you could use the belt sander to hog off the bulk of the material (fitted with a fresh, very coarse belt in case that's not obvious), then dust off well and...
What can I put on a wooden dowel to have a good grip? There’s a wooden dowel in which I will put ties on. Something like this: How can I add a grip to the wooden dowels so the ties would stay on firmly? <Q> My first instinct is to try plasti-dip. <S> You can get it in brush on or spray on. <S> I made a wooden multi-g...	You would not need to much and small scraps can be glue or have small staples hold them in place. If you have access to one end of the tube, put some clear heatshrink on it.
Is Marine Grade Plywood the same as Baltic Birch Plywood? I have searched the website of my local big box hardware store (in Australia) for Baltic Birch Plywood with no results. They do, however, have Marine Grade Plywood . The product description states: Hardwood Plywood with "AA" grade face and back and marine...	Baltic Birch plywood is made from Baltic Birch, a species of wood not commonly found in Australia (or the southern hemisphere as far as I am aware).
What is the weight limit for shaker pegs? I am looking to build a simple wood coat rack and would like to utilize shaker pegs to hold the coats. I am a bit concerned with the strength of the individual pegs, especially during the winters (i live in the Midwest United States). Does anyone know how much weight each peg...	How much weight they will bear is dependent in part on how they are installed - as with any wood object, the grain orientation matters.
What is damaging this finished oak surface? I have a lovely oak table; most of its surface looks as pristine as the day I got it, e.g.: Parts of the table surface are getting damaged -- the finish is wearing off and the pores of the grain are exposed and feel pitted to the touch, e.g.: Any ideas why this is? It lo...	To me it looks like damage to the finish from sunlight. The problem is silicone interferes with wood finishes and a spill of it could cause the spotting shown here.
How to go about cutting more "organic" shapes out of wood without machines like a CNC I recently had a friend ask me if I could help him repair some office chairs by replacing the entire back piece with a wooden one as there are some cracks progressively getting worse down the back of the support which you can see in t...	You can create the outer shape by making a template for the back, cutting the workpiece to rough shape with the saw of your choice (probably bandsaw or jigsaw if using power tools), and using a router with a pattern bit or guide bushing. Making some sort of jig to then use a router - Would still require a lot of sandin...
Should I resaw before or after gluing up thin panels? I want to make some thin (1/4-3/8") panels out of hardwood rather than plywood. My panels will be up to 8" wide, so I may need to glue up two or three boards to get the width I need. I'm starting off with 3/4" thick material, so I'll need to resaw the boards in half...	I would recommend gluing them up first.
What is the name of this joint? I'm looking to make a table with a removable panel, which would require a joint something akin to a dovetail joint. My question is, what is this called, and can I buy wood precut with it? I've attached a hilariously bad drawing of what I need. <Q> This is called a "sliding dovetail". ...	That is called a sliding dovetail joint.
What is the name of the joint used in these lattice designs? I am looking for a way to join 3 pieces of wood that would intersect each other. This is the project I am working on : Example of joint : This is the japanese cidori joint system. Though, I don't like the system of cidori with the protruding membe...	The five-way joint is the shachisen-tsugi-shikuchi-no-shihousashi.
How to achieve slightly rounded edge? I am new to woodworking and I am trying to reproduce a picture frame I found in a catalog. I wonder how they achieve a slightly rounded edge (see picture below). I suspect that they use a router and router table, but I can't figure out what bit they would use. Can someone please ...	As already described well in the Answer from @rob, you can do this sort of thing very well with a hand plane*, followed by light sanding with finer paper (whatever your finishing grit is).
Is it OK to use WD-40 to clean wood? I'm comparing it to mineral spirits essentially. Are they the same on wood? Mineral spirits seems to strip off any finishing on wood, will WD-40 do the same? <Q> WD-40 is not equivalent to mineral spirits at all. <S> Mineral spirits should normally be just naptha, where WD-40 has mu...	WD 40 is paint thinner and fish oil.
How can I dye my hardwood inside deeply so I can laminate something like this? I found someone used the recycling skateboard for making great creations. So just what kind of oil or paint I can use for dyeing on hardwood inside deeply(for laminating)!? Not just coated on the surface. <Q> The handle in your photo is la...	Check out suppliers such Transfast wood dyes which come in a powdered form and can be tinted darker by adding more dye to the liquid base.
What kind of fire extinguisher should I have in the shop? Apologies if this is off topic. I realize it's only tangentially-related to woodworking. In my 12' x 16' workshop, I have a lot of lumber, projects in mid-construction, tools, a computer and accessories, chemicals (fiberglass resin is probably the nastiest one)...	You're probably OK with a typical 'multi-purpose' type ABC extinguisher, as that will handle most of the fires you would see in a typical woodshop.
Respirator / Dust mask for hand tools? Whats the safety regarding hand tools and dust masks? My hope is that in general hand tools will not produce fine enough dust to be concerned with. My assumptions are that using hand planes taking decent sized shavings or chisels/gouges should be fine without a mask. I am a lit...	I do not think there is anything to worry about unless your doing a lot of sandpaper. If you work with chemicals, you will need a FFP3 grade mask.
FIlling up gaps in an old wooden floor I'm currently in the process of renewing an old wooden floor. What would one use to fill in the gaps between the planks? I've asked in the local home repair store and they gave me a silicone like mass that resembles the color of the wood. That seems to work ok for the nail hole...	In the past where gaps were filled they used various methods, including the same way gaps were dealt with on ship decks, using oakum and tar (!), as well as with melted wax or wax/resin compositions (also used as a filler material for furniture in this era).
How deep will sandpaper penetrate? This may not be important, but it was something that I would find pretty neat to know. And the question is simple, how 'deep' will a given grit (36,80,120,etc) tear into the wood. I do not think there is much more to be said. <Q> You can see the diameter of the average grit in a piece...	In theory there's no limit to the depth you can sand to, with any grit within reason, but obviously in practice there are limits in terms of cost (paper wears out, or fills or corns develop),
Dresser conversion to media stand - hinge help required Hi, I need some help please. I am upcycling an old dresser into a media stand. I want to put hinges on the top left and right drawer so they fold open to 90 degree. The issue I have is the drawers are curved therefore I will need a hinge that opens and pushes out....	You might be able to finagle a 35mm cup hinge of some kind ("Blum" is one company that makes them)
Should I seal my bed slats, and if yes, with what? I hired someone to put together bed slats for my new bed. The bed frame comes with center support for the slats that he's building and the slats will be screwed down onto the center slat and the side rails of the bed frame. He ordered furniture grade hard maple wood wh...	You can apply a finish to the slats if you want to, but there's no need and they are very commonly left unfinished (hence why DIY manuals won't normally mention applying anything to them). I ended up reinforcing these with more vertical supports and then to sure the whole things up I screwed down 1/2" plywood across th...
My contractor sanded our plywood seating... Is there any way to fix the finish? Just like the title says... any way to make this look less bad? <Q> Depending on if you have multiple other matching finished end conditions, you could create a new trim detail that covers over the affected areas. <S> It looks like he fac...	Paint it, or pull off the hardwood edges, veneer over it with a new piece of veneer of the same species, and then apply new edges.
Considerations for cordless circular saw blades - effects of kerf, coating and geometry on performance? I recently acquired a low-budget ($80) 18V cordless, hand-held circular saw. The saw came with a low-budget 18-teeth ripping blade. I intend to use it mostly for cross-cutting wood planks, and cutting thin (at most...	Of the factors you've mentioned, a thin kerf blade will make the most noticeable difference, and perhaps you will observe a longer run time of the saw between charges.
Should I use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to remove pencil marks from unfinished wood? Just got bed slats made by someone who repairs furniture. The slats are made of maple wood, have been planed, and are unfinished. However, he made a bunch of pencil marks on the slats and I want to remove them. I tested denatured alcohol ...	I don't know if it's okay to use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to remove all the pencil marks on the bed slats since it uses water.
Why are bed slats not attached? Planning a wooden bed frame. I am considering why bed slats I've seen seem to always just rest loosely on top of the frame rather than join to both sides. I know wood expands and contracts with heat/humidity but since the ends of the bed are also expanding and contracting in the same dir...	Bed slats often are fixed down at the ends. And by not fixing them you save time and effort in drilling holes, driving screws or whatever.
Why does an impact driver have some 'wobble'? I noticed how any impact I use has a little 'wobble' in the bit. Really noticeable in a long Philips or a spade bit. I own a Ryobi, but I have used Rigid, Bosch, and Dewalt. Every one with the same thing. Is this meant to be? Will it cause problems when driving screws into ...	An impact driver is great for rough framing where I am not predrilling for screws, but I do not use it on better quality woodworking projects.
Best way to join pieces of L shaped desktop I am building an L shaped office desk from pipe, structural fittings. The top will be in two pieces cut from a 4x8 sheet of Baltic birch plywood. I'd like the desk, including the top, to be disassemble-able and, if at all possible, for there not to be a leg at the inside co...	Assuming you plan on using flanges to join the legs to the top, overlap one flange so that it attaches to both pieces of the top. Make the top of two rectangles joined with the lap joint(easy) or the dog bones (fun to work out).
how to fix very light scratches in polyurethane finish? I just got a nice new wooden table, and, being completely clueless about wood, scrubbed it with the rougher side of a dish sponge because it had some weird rough spots on the surface. Now it's slightly scratched all over - the scratches are very shallow (the colo...	Sand just until you can't see the original scratches any more, vacuum and wipe the surface to remove any loose grit particles, and then work with progressively finer grits up to a point that suits the finish you started with ( all you can do is try and mask them (which you say you've tried and not had much success with...
How should I fix a broken chair stringer? This part of the chair was damaged during shipping and I was wondering if it would be safe to glue together. The part on the left is a leg and the horizontal bar on the right supports the front of seat. I would imagine that the broken joint supports a bit of weight. Would gl...	If you are really worried about the outer face then you could try to embed the dowel inside the joint, this would be harder and require you to be very careful about hole size and placement
Connecting the MDF corners, so there's no gap TL;DR How do I connect the MDF sheets on the corners (in left-hand-side picture), so they align nicely, and there's no gap? As you can see in the sketch, the angles are not always multiples of 45 degrees. Backstory: One day I got bored, and wanted to play some Pac-Man. P...	You need to find the angle(s) in which you have to cut. You could also hide it with some tape or trim. Then take the back and line the back with the tops angle, also glue that and the back to the side at the same time. If you have a table saw or skill/circular saw you can set the angle to 35 and cut the edge of both pi...
Cutting a spherical depression in wood I am trying to create a smooth spherical depression in wood that, the depression is 1.75in in diameter and 0.5in deep. I have access to a drill press, fixed router, and some chisels but I am not sure about the best way to go about achieving this depression in the wood (I am workin...	If you are a woodworker looking for a fast and easy method to quickly carve, then shape, and finally sand out large gouges and even chainsaw curfs, the angle grinder is the tool for you.
Minimum time between coats of Danish Oil? I'm refinishing an old spinning wheel and have one coat of Danish Oil on the wheel. I NEED the whole thing finished and assembled by saturday morning and was hoping to get three coats of oil on it in total. Is it possible to do two coats of oil in one day? I'd planned to leav...	As always with finishing it depends. For most people it's somewhere in between. Where I am I would regularly not be able to apply three coats in a day and would often be pushing it if I tried to apply a second coat before the following morning.
How does wood glue create strong joints? I've been reading about joining pieces of wood at a 90 degree angle, and the religious war between pocket holes and mortise-and-tenon joints. The thing I find fascinating is that both still suggest the use of wood glue. I understand how harsher glues work — typically they essen...	There are two primary mechanisms of adhesion: valence forces, and interlocking action.
Cutting a 45 degree bevel on all 4 sides of a small piece of wood I am trying to cut a piece of wood that will be the top to a ring box. The box is 2.5"x2.5" and 1" thick, I am trying to cut a 45 degree bevel on each side but I am unsure of how I should do this. Would using a mitre saw be the best option or is this pie...	Since you have access to a router, you could use a 45° Chamfer bit .
Using a table saw in an apartment room I've began woodworking as a hobby a few months ago and so far I've been using just a circular saw, and all the cuts were done in the balcony due to the insane amounts of sawdust that it produces. I've recently acquired a contractor style table saw and would love to start using it...	One other thing you can consider is an air cleaner cart - essentially a motor with some furnace filters around it to catch dust. Lots of people have shops in their basements with no big problems, so it is possible to work inside.
How can I flatten the floor of a small carved box? So I've drilled and carved out a small box. The Forstner bit that removed the bulk of the insides left a load of little holes in the bottom. The finish is far from perfect. I've tried working it with a chisel but we're talking about a very small opening, around 30×...	Additionally long grain is frequently more attractive if you want the bottom of the box to be wood and to be visible. The "bad" part is due to side loads on the drill press, which isn't a factor when using only the end of the mill. Drill out the current bottom, or cut it out with a coping saw, and throw it away. You ca...
How do I rip a 1 x 6 equally with a 45 degree bevel? How do I divide a 1x6 equally to make two 45 degree edge French cleats? <Q> Answers above are correct, but if your OCD is firing up, set the 45 degree blade to rip a smaller chunk closer to the fence (say, 2.5"), then run the offcut through the saw again at that same...	Locate the midpoint of the board, move the line by that amount and make your cut.
Upgrading a cheap bandsaw table? My journey into woodworking started with the purchase of a very cheap ALDI own-brand WorkZone bandsaw. I'll include a picture at the end. It's functionally not that bad but they had to cut corners to get this out the door for £79.99. The most annoying thing is the plate steel tab...	Take a look underneath the table, see if it's possible to fill the empty space with wood to reinforce the entire thing.
Drop-in threaded hole for screw? I've got a work bench I built, and the top is 3/4" MDF. I have a lightweight drill press that I'd like to be able to fix to the top as needed. My thought was to somehow have a couple of threaded holes in the top that I could then use to just temporarily bolt the drill press in place a...	But easier still, no bolts needed You could attach the base of the drill press to a piece of ply or MDF and simply clamp this in its turn to your benchtop.
Are "brass" wood screws liable to be fake, or am I just using them too roughly? I bought some "brass" wood screws yesterday at a local hardware store and they were bending and breaking off in the hole. I compared them to some brass screws I had ordered from Fastenal, a commercial supplier, last year and the hardware sc...	and I can tell you that 99% of the screws that you get are rubbish - just generally poor quality, easy to snap, soft heads which round out etc.
Strong method for bottom of a box I want to make a box for a sewing machine. I can make dovetails or more likely simple box joints for the four vertical corners, but what's a good sturdy design for fitting a bottom so the weight of the contents doesn't mean it stays behind when you pick it up? I'm considering routing ...	For added strength I would make the bottom out of plywood (so it doesn't change size) and glue it into the grooves. I think the most sturdy way to put a bottom in a box is to capture it with grooves on the sides.
What would be the best glue to use for papermaking frames that are immersed in water & made from pinewood My son is making mould & deckle papermaking frames for me using pinewood. The frames are continually immersed in water. Could you please suggest the best glue to use for this job? <Q> Your best option would be a tw...	There are three good choices that aren't too difficult to obtain and should be absolutely reliable: Epoxy Polyurethane Urea-formaldehyde
Finishing a wooden piece by oiling instead of varnish/paint/lacquer I have just been making my first guitar over the last few days from scratch and I have just gotten to the point of needing a finish for it. It is a solid body slide guitar. I was wondering if anyone had experience in oiling a whole guitar body instead ...	I do think that oil is a better way to go than varnish or other types of hard sealant because it inhibits the vibration of the wood when you are playing.
Can this table support 150 KG? Ich currently have a 60l aquarium on my cupboard which weighs approx 85 kgs. I want to upgrade to a 100 liter aquarium which will weigh approx 140 - 150 kgs and wanted to be on the safe side and ask for your opinion. Thickness of board under aquarium is 3 cm while two wooden legs are 1....	If it felt solid, I'd assume that the structure would hold up.
Painting inside of carving With CNC router , I've carved the inner circle so I want to make hundreds of trays like this: what is the best way to paint the "brown part" without affecting the top edges. ( I don't want to paint the yellow part , only the brown side ) <Q> Make another ring (Piece A) that is somewhat lar...	Paint inside as neatly as possible with a brush.
Is a mess-free, high gloss finish possible? I have read the discussions regarding high gloss finishes, but haven't quite found the answer I'm seeking for my unique situation. I have a built-in cabinet in my condo. It has dark stain and varnish. I would like to give it a glossy, black finish. It doesn't have to shine li...	I'd suggest a gloss black lacquer if you really want that super shiny finish.
Advice on fixing cam bolt hole Forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong place. I'm assembling a tree hall that uses cam bolts but one of the plastic inserts was loose and when I tighten up the bolts the assembly is very wobbly. I removed the insert and tried using wood glue but it didn't hold. As you can see in ...	There's a chance that packing the hole out with thin slivers of wood (split matchsticks, toothpicks or bamboo skewers are all options) and then forcing the plastic insert in will give them enough purchase. Virtually any epoxy will work here, so buying the cheapest 5-minute epoxy you can find usually isn't a false econo...
Not sure how to successfully drill these pieces I'm trying to drill two pieces of wood similar to the angled pieces marked in blue. However, I'm not sure how to clamp these and can't drill them straight without the wood slipping. What's the best way to join them? <Q> There are a variety of strategies that can get you d...	Drill the clearance holes in the angled pieces separately (not with them in place) and then rely on self-tapping screws to create their own pilot holes once positioned. So in this case, clamp a clamp that gets a very firm grip on the wood (e.g. a C-clamp*) at a suitable angle and then you can clamp against this clamp t...
Search for metal brackets to join 1/4" plywood boxes Ikea used to make these boxes that were made out of 1/4" plywood connected with 8 galvanized metal brackets that had an extra lip on the top that helped keep the box together. I wanted to use the same method for making some boxes but I can't seem to find these ki...	I did find a metal corner that is not what you have referenced but could work. I think your best bet will be to look for "campaign furniture" corners.
PVC duct for dust collection: Glue the pipe and fittings together, or will tape suffice? I am currently installing PVC pipe to act as duct for my dust collector. There will be a central pipe down the length of my shop, with a few branches coming off for specific tools. So far, I've hung some pipe and connected it toge...	Small losses in any extraction system are expected so you're likely not going to get much benefit or noticeable difference from gluing vs. taping. I've had a similar 4" PVC duct system with approx 50' of pipe, a large debris cyclone can, and three gated openings running for years without any glue.
Is it appropriate for an 8 year-old to act as a 'helper,' ripping sheets on a table saw? Serious question. I know of a child who at eight years old was instructed to help the operator of a table saw guide large (8 X 4 foot) plywood sheets through it. Neither operator nor child were wearing any safety equipment, such as...	Another blade-related risk is that the child might somehow distract the operator, who would understandably want to keep a close eye on the kid for the kid's own safety, and an accident could somehow result. It sounds to me as though the adult was doing all the real work, and the kid was "helping" in a way that seems pr...
Wood table treated with raw linseed oil, how to speed up drying? After sanding my wood table with sandpaper grit 80, 180 and finally 240, I applied a first layer of a mixture of 25% turpentine and 75% raw linseed oil, then two layers of 100% raw linseed oil. After 48 hours the table shows no signs of drying. I realize...	You really cannot speed up the drying of raw linseed oil - it takes somewhere between a long time and forever to dry.
Can I use various grits of sandpaper to sharpen an old dull spade bit / bought for .75 for 1 time use Using to bore holes in hackle berry tree stump. Used, old, spade bit paid 75 cents for one time use <Q> You'd need to attach it to a backer board sized to fit between the spurs and the lip (see the picture below identi...	Yes, you could use sandpaper to sharpen a spade bit.
Can I stack wood finished with Danish Oil while it cures? This is my first time using Danish Oil. I'm putting in a pine ceiling and wanted to finish it with this because I love the look and because, it being a ceiling, I don't have to worry about too much wear and tear. Problem is: I have about 700 square feet to co...	Another option could be to stack them vertically, like you would a stack a ladder against a wall.
What screw is best with treated lumber? I have some projects coming up for the garden and I want to use some screws with the raised beds. I recently was told certain screws get 'eaten' by the chemical used for treating the lumber. If this is true, what screws will last longest with the treated lumber? <Q> Pressure trea...	Galvanized and coated deck screws rust in treated pine; I am sure it has very little to do with the treatment.
Stronger attachment method for B&D Workmate top I'm refurbishing my 70s vintage Black & Decker Workmate. It’s seen a lot of abuse, but the only thing that ever broke, besides working corners of the plywood vise jaws (which I'm replacing) were the screws that held the plywood to the 1/16" metal bracket underneath (2 scr...	Mimic what the newer models are doing, which is a sunken through-bolt to hold the work-top in place.
What tools were used to make this toy block? My daughter has these wooden blocks; they're about 5cm on a side. Two faces are machined(?) with various letters, as shown -- and my question is how this face was made? It doesn't look laser-cut, because the lower surface does not look burned or charred; It doesn't look C...	Even more radically, all of the internal walls could be cut from a thin sheet and glued in place, with a well cut into the face using a considerably larger router bit.
Securing the cable chain on a CNC gantry I have laser cut the ends of a bicycle brake cable cable chain platform on a CNC I am building. I have looped the bicycle brake cables around one end and tucked the end of the cable through the loop. There is enough friction that the cables stay reasonably taught, though I suspe...	One option you have is to use a product known as a split bolt.
What are the best substitutes when nothing labelled as "Denatured alcohol" can be found in your area? In the process of replacing methanol solvents (methyl hydrate) in my shop with arguably less toxic ethanol-based "denatured alcohol", I've encountered difficulty in finding any product labelled exactly as "denatured al...	I don't actually know anything about dissolving shellac, but if all you need is "denatured alcohol" then as other answers have suggested then you can use almost any low water content ethyl alcohol or ethyl-methyl alcohol mix. BioFlame ($26CAD/3.78L)
Why is clear epoxy not often used to fill cracks in live edge slabs? I've worked with a few live edge slabs in the past, but the one I have now is the first one with a sizable crack. I don't like the look of butterfly keys, and I don't believe that this crack needs much reinforcement, but I was going to fill it with W...	Third is that some users will have enough knowledge of epoxy to know it discolours (badly) with UV exposure, so a clear epoxy fill will eventually look just plain awful.
What kind of finishes can kids safely work with and apply? I'm developing a hands-on workshop/demo series for elementary schools kids. At some point, I'd like the kids to apply a finish to the baubles I/we make during the workshops. What would be a good wood finish that's safe for the kids to work with, and apply to t...	I would suggest finding a non-toxic beeswax paste, or you can make it yourself, same effect
Does a bandsaw up 18 inches tall or smaller exist? I have a really, really small work space and I would like a bandsaw and I'm looking for something as small as possible. Even the Proxxon MBS 240 is a bit too large for my space. Do I even have a chance of finding a bandsaw that would not be taller than 18 inches (45...	In the history of the world, it's very likely that someone produced a very small bandsaw at some point, and if so, one will turn up sooner or later on Ebay.
How to clean clogged sandpaper I recently bought a belt sander and noticed that while using it stationary it can get clogged (on a certain region) real fast. The sharpness of the area is not lost but it's just clogged with wood dust. What is a proper way to clean it? <Q> There are special products out there called s...	Try applying less pressure while sanding, or run a shop vac in one hand and the sander in the other.
Cutting sawdust relief in sled I have a sled that I want to add a sawdust relief slot to: That’s an unsurprising side view. It’s about 24” wide. I want to cut a slot at the red thing. The shape doesn’t really matter as long as one side of is flush with (or beyond) the fence. The size doesn’t really matter either. How...	You can drive the chisel straight down at the fence edge, along the entire width and return with the chisel held at a slight angle to the base of the sled to remove a clean V-shaped groove. The right solution is to remove the fence.
How to cut a quarter-pipe shaped block of wood? I want to build a custom dice tray from wood. Here is my design: The tray features small compartments for holding various polyhedral die, with curved ends so that the die can be scooped out of the compartments easily. How do I cut these curved blocks? They are 1" x 1"...	If you don't have access to a bandsaw or scroll saw as noted in the excellent previous answer, you can also cut a 2" diameter hole in the piece of wood with a hole saw, then slice away the corners to get four ramps from a single square of wood.
Are mortises with angled walls cut the same way as square mortises (handtools)? What are the usual steps to carve out a non-90degree mortise that will be married to a sliding wedge/key? Should the wedge be cut first? When chiseling a usual mortise, plumb can be used as the reference. In tusk-tenons, the angle is gener...	But yes, you can just make the wedge first and use it to mark the angles on the outside of the tenon (as well as to mark out all the subsequent wedges if your cutting method doesn't easily allow you to make duplicate wedges at the start).
Joining on an angle I am trying to build this at home. I was just wondering what the best approach would be to join at these angles? I was thinking about using pegs/dowels and glue, any suggestions would be much appreciated! <Q> Depending on the use this will see it's possible the top doesn't need any reinforcing. <S>...	Dowels (and plenty of glue) would work for the top joints, though it'd be hard to get them exactly right. You could also go nuts and do dovetails.
Can you use smaller dimensions of hardwood than softwood and have the same strength? I am planning on building some furniture which has to support 2 aquariums. I have found many examples online of a simple design which uses 2x4s constructional softwood to build a box for the aquarium to sit on. I am wondering if I ...	Different timbers have different strengths and in general, hardwoods tend to be harder than softwoods ...
What features should I look for when buying my first circular saw? I am about to buy my first tools! I am considering getting a circular saw and am looking for: recommendations of what features I should pay attention to? something that would be suitable for a novice? I plan to use these tools for work at home, b...	What will make a big difference for the beginner is after-sales support, you need to buy the tool from a place with competent customer support.
Morse taper #2 to #1 converter I have a wood lathe with a #1 morse taper. Most of the accessories that I can get locally have an #2 taper. I need an adapter that will let me -for example- use a MT#2 pen mandrel in a MT#1 lathe. Is there such a thing in existence (or any other tool that I can use)? I've seen the opposit...	The thing you're looking for is called an extension socket.
How do you drill concentric holes of different diameters on a drill press? Often times I need to drill maybe a 1/4" hole, all the way through the piece, and then a 3/8" or 1/2" hole half way through the piece in the same spot. It is often imperative that these holes are exactly concentric. With a smaller drill pres...	Use your small pilot hole to center the new bit while you drill the next smaller diameter, slightly deeper hole.
Recommendations for a 3’ diameter wooden pipe? total amateur here. I’m trying to figure out some options for building, essentially, a pipe with these attributes: 3-inch walls (can be hollow) inner diameter of about 3 feet length of this tube/pipe/tunnel would be also 3 feet I’m thinking that the end caps would be...	Do note that flexible plywood is usually pretty thin, so to get the 3" wall thickness you'd need two layers of plywood with some solid wood spacers between them.
What can you put on a joint to make it just a little tighter? I've been making laser-cut objects out of 1/8" birch plywood using a variety of different joints (mostly finger and lap joints). When a joint turns out a little too tight, I can sand it lightly to get it to fit together properly. How can I treat a join...	So you could for example assemble anything with finger-jointed corners and then apply dots of glue, or a continuous bead, along the inside corner.
Should I put mineral oil or wax on an axe head to stop it from rusting? I have an old ax head that I soaked in vinegar and salt to remove the outer layers of rust. That worked just fine, but after I removed all of the rust and let it sit while I shopped for a new handle. After about a week there is a new thin layer o...	I've never used it, but there is at least one Floridian Youtuber who uses "Evapo-Rust" sealants after refurbishing metal tools.
rabbet cut from middle of board along length how do I make this cut into a in the middle of the length of a board? <Q> I'd recommend cutting this using a router, if you have one. <S> You could use a rabbeting bit with a bearing, a router table with a fence, or clamp a board on top to act as a fence for the base of the ...	A router (palm or plunge) can do this, using an edge guide. I wouldn't recommend it, since the plane would have little bearing surface at the edge, and keeping the cut depth uniform across the rabbet would be a miserable job.
How to fix a gap in plywood screwed joint I've knocked together some plywood to make a shoe rack and I've messed up the cuts. There's a gap that I thought I could live with but I'd like to try and fix if possible. Notice the slight bulge? I thought I might get away with using clamps to pull it together but I'm wo...	Widen the top shelf with a shim cut to match the gap. You might be able to solve this problem by backing out the screws, clamping the pieces together tightly, and rescrewing.
Best way to hollow-out mantle (at least 4" deep) I would like to hollow-out the backside of a mantle board, and I'm trying to think of the best way to do it. I have various tools at my disposal, or can procure a needed tool. The purpose is to hide various cords. Ideally, the hollowed section would be 4-6" deep and not...	You could also treat it like a big bandsaw box, and cut all of the sides off, and glue them back together.
Will waterproof toolbox prevent rust I have quite humid workshop and I would like to protect some smaller tools like chisels and hand planes without waxing/oiling them. There are some waterproof toolboxes(for example https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-28-waterproof-tool-box/53892 ). Do these prevent all moist...	So, with the sealed box, and a sufficient amount of the silica, it should prevent rusting during storage. Yes, you should be able to open the tool box and get your tools out in the same condition you put them in.
Do modern glues make dovetails obsolete? I am a novice woodworker. I have been told that modern glues are so strong that they make a bond which is stronger than the wood itself, and consequently complex interlocking joints are, in many cases, obsolete, and that, in fact, a glued joint may be stronger than a joint where...	It is true that modern glues are stronger than the wood but only on long grain to long grain joints, dovetail joints are mostly used on long to short grain joints like corners on drawer boxes.
Wood Still Rough After Finish Preface - I'm a woodworking novice. I applied a polycrylic finish to an Ikea Gerton (solid beech wood) table top. I only lightly sanded with 220 by hand before applying the finish. I wasn't aiming to smooth the wood as I was under the impression the finish would smooth things out based o...	For your situation, I would recommend lightly sanding with a high grit paper, somewhere around 320, and see if that smooths out the feel of the table.

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