Page 6 - Woodworking FAQ

  1. Filling Pin Knotholes?

    Filling Pin Knotholes?

    What is the best product to use to fill tiny holes in wood?
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  2. How Do I Fix a Sticky Table Finish?

    How Do I Fix a Sticky Table Finish?

    How do you remove a sticky feeling finish from a tabletop?
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  3. Understanding Screw Sizes

    Understanding Screw Sizes

    What do all of those screw numbers mean? It's a good thing to know – plans, instructions, specs and other woodworkers refer to specific kinds and sizes of screws all the time. Below, Lee Grindinger clears up the mystery in his response to a Woodworker’s Journal reader's question.
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  4. Does the Dovetail Angle Affect Joint Strength?

    Does the Dovetail Angle Affect Joint Strength?

    Woodworking Question: I've seen 7°, 9° and 14° dovetail bits, and even one that was 7.5°. Does the angle of a dovetail affect the strength of the joint, or is it just cosmetic? According to at least one scientific study, dovetail angles don't affect the strength of the joint and should just be chosen based on your bits and the aesthetics.
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  5. Joining Lumber End to End

    Joining Lumber End to End

    Help, my lumber is too short for the project I'm working on? What options do I have for end to end joining? Here are three expert opinions on end to end joining, courtesy of our friends at the Woodworker's Journal.
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