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I believe Maurice may be right about the flatness . This is for a birdhouse and I did not check the boards.

thanks, good ideas

I am making 45 degree bevel cuts on 3/4"x7" cypress boards and the ends of the boards are crowned about 1/32" in the center. I am able to maintain good contact between the board and the miter gauge...

Clever idea, thanks

That makes sense to me- thanks

thank you that sounds good

I use a dust deputy ahead of my Ridgid shop vac which has a dust bag ahead of the cartridge filter. It works okay, but not as much inhale as I would like with my sanders etc. With the dust deputy is...

Thanks for the generous answer. Your work is magnificent in creativity and execution. My island is quite large and in place for 12 years. It gets a lot of use and the original finish was Waterlox...

Sorry, this doesn't pertain to the thread, but I was admiring the walnut kitchen island on your website. Do you mind sharing the finish? I used Waterlox and years later added a refresher coat and it...

the owner has the table, but he helped with the build. I will report changes.

Before and after kiln drying a line was visible ,but no separation. Probably humidity change caused movement.

I could close the gap with my fingers

titebond- after clamping the gap was zero

437607437608437609A completed and finished table developed a crack that did not go completely through the board. I mitered the ends of plastic straws and inserted them into the crack as far as...

I am leaning toward dark stain. Thanks

Thanks. I am inclined toward painting or staining a much darker brown. Pecan legs look to me like plaid pants with a plaid shirt

I am building a farm table with a pecan top that is highly figured. I think the apron and legs need to be painted or made of a wood without figure and stained to match the top. Any experience or...

Thanks again. I just noticed your locale. That's a long way to send electrons!

Good answer. Do you have a preferred poly brand?

3 years. still nothing slides. Sand it off or just touch up lightly with 320?

it has been like this since the re-coat 3 years ago.

Straight from the retailer

10 years ago I finished my new 40 square foot walnut island with Waterlox and was happy for years until normal use suggested a refresh. I re-coated with Waterlox and have not been happy. It has held...

This slab is weak in the middle and flexes along the centerline. It needs to be re-enforced to make a good coffee table. Suggestions please ...

thanks- I am not experienced with colored lacquer, but many praise it. I appreciate your experience