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I have my workshop in my garage. I have a docking station for my iPod. I mostly use it for listening to podcasts. Of course I usually have to turn it off since I can't hear it with just the docking...

I cut a circular 6" diameter piece on my bandsaw. I need to clean up the edge on my router table. Since this is one piece is there a way to do this without make a template as a guide? Phil

Thanks for the suggestions. I meant Mineral oil, thanks. Never heard of Summers Lumber, thanks for the tip. Phil

I'm looking to make a cutting board using 2 types of wood in cubes. I'm looking to use 2 contrasting types of wood. I will have the end grain as the surface. Should I use soft or hardwood? I plan...

There doesn't seem to be any indication of it not drying. Can I use de-waxed shellac to topcoat?

I know it's not the Waterlox, this is the distinct color of the wood. I am wiping the finish inside the house, so it's not the dirty environment of the garage. I'm applying 5 coats, the first two...

In one of my projects I have some padauk wood. Before finishing I sanded to 240 grit, to clean I used compressed air and mineral spirits. On my 4th application of Waterlox the cloth is still...

Thanks guys!

Can I use boiled linseed oil before topping with Waterlox?

I want to bring out the richness of the wood. Would the Waterlox do this as well as the oil?

Thanks

Scott, yes it's the medium sheen.

How would recommend buffing the last coat?

Thanks,
Phil

I'm panning on putting on 3 to 4 coats of the Waterlox medium sheen. If I wanted to add gloss can I finish with a oil based gloss poly as the topcoat?

Thanks

Great, I have a can of the medium sheen of Waterlox Original. Would prefer the gloss but I'll use this one since I have it.

The directions say wait 24 hours after cleaning however it doesn't say...

This is for hard maple handles for bread knives, cake knife and butter knife.

I've used hard maple before for these handles, in the past and for these I'm not staining, I just want to build up a...

I understand that dewaxed shellac under polyurethane is safe but does it matter if the polyurethane is oil or water?

I plan to use the oil and hard maple. Is the basic use of dewaxed shellac under...

I'd like to make a Cigar Draw Poker, basically a piece of metal that opens up clogged cigars to allow them to be properly drawn. Well my part is turning a handle. I was hoping someone could recommend...

I bought a scraper holder from Lee Valley, I also bought their Variable Burnisher. The instructions don't indicate to do both sides or not.

When burnishing scrapers do you burnish both sides?

Thanks,
Phil

At Home Depot today the Ridgid is listed with a lifetime warranty, where the Porter Cable has 3 years.

I'm looking at the Ridgid R2720 Sander, 3-Inch X 21-Inch Belt Sander, $159.

Any thoughts on this one for general woodshop functions?

Thanks,
Phil

Okay, verified it with Lee Valley it's the C11. Is it worth spending another $20 for the C33?

I want to take advantage of the free shipping offer from Lee Valley which expires tomorrow the 26th. I e-mailed them yesterday after hours but having heard back yet.

Does anyone know if the 12”...

To prevent raising the grain can I use denatured alcohol to wipe off excessive wood glue instead of water?

Thanks,
Phil

Thanks Scott,

I'll try the alcohol dyes first. Can you suggest a finish, I was thinking about shellac.

Phil

I'm making an entertainment {TV} bench made from Birch Plywood, any thoughts on using Homestead's TranFast Dye. I plan on using the Antique Cherry Red.

Any thoughts of using this dye on this type...

That requires three large holes to be drilled for the bolts. One in the plastic and two in the metal U-frame.