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You are right..i meant mineral OIL not mineral spirits. I know its used on cutting boards but have heard its not safe for infants. Is beeswax able to fill wood pores and provide a seal?

I would like to apply a natural finish to some blocks that i made for my 8 month old daughter. I have read that mineral spirits should not be used on toys for children younger than 3 years. I am...

I used an old crockpot with water and dishwashing soap. I left them overnight and all the paint comes right off. It leaves the hinges/hardware with a nice "tarnish" and does not make them shiny,...

I'm air drying some walnut right now. How is the color of air dried walnut different than kiln dried walnut?

I am sort of worried about the moisture in the basement, however, am thinking it will be ok because our house was built around 1908 and has more airflow than most. We've been keeping windows open...

About a week ago, i posted thread entitled Walnut Log...here's a link to it:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=834052#poststop

Thanks for all of your advice!!! I thought i would...

Thanks for all of the advice! I just received photos and the log is 12'6" long and 24" in diameter. I've been told that its mine for the taking. Best news is that they are going to load the log...

I just had a conversation with a guy who cut down a large walnut tree about 5 months ago. Someone was supposed to buy the trunk but never showed up. Its been lying on the ground for the last five...

How do i keep the wood from drying out? I've seen turning wood in wax before but couldn't i just use some old latex paint? If i need to get something special, what would you recommend? Thanks!

He is also cutting down a smaller Elm. Any thoughts on turning elm would also be appreciated.

Thanks!!!

My neighbor is cutting down a rather large silver maple tree later this month. I am considering taking some of the wood to turn on my friend's lathe. I have never used a lathe and was going to use...

I live in Lincoln on Park Avenue. I would be interested in putting together a group who could swap ideas, go in together on wood orders, etc...

Adam

Thank you to everyone who responded. I can't believe the debate on this topic. The votes are still split. My plan is to cut out a piece of floor and smell it. I may also send pieces to the Center...

What am i looking for in regards to smell? and will this test work with 90 year old wood?

I've attached photos of the trim and floor. The trim has been stripped, sanded, and three coats of a wiping varnish applied. I sanded a spot on the floor and added a coat of wiping varnish to bring...

Hi everyone! I am restoring my 1915 home in Lincoln, Nebraska. The woodwork on the first floor is oak but the woodwork on the second floor is either southern yellow pine or douglas fir. I've...

I am currently removing lead paint in my home and so far have only used a gel stripper. The fumes are horrible so you need to make sure you are well ventilated. For my indoor mill work i ordered...

I want to remove 100 years of paint from 7 interior doors and various original millwork. I have considered having the doors dipped, but have been told that it loosens the joints and can ruin them. ...

We made the switch to Mac this year and have never looked back. We have a mac at home and pcs at work and it has not been a problem. The only compatability issue that we have discovered is opening...

I am unsure as to what type of repairs would be necessary, however, the store owner made it seem like it would be a pain. Normally I would ignore these types of comments because they, of course,...

I was considering purchasing a Grizzly jointer and a Grizzly planer. Based on prior posts, it appears that many of you are extremely happy with their Grizzly tools. Has anyone had problems getting...

I am a long time lurker and first time poster with a question about finishing a quarter sawn white oak curio cabinet. It is my understanding that Stickley originally fumed all of their furniture. I...