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Help a Woodworker

Man assembling furniture with hand tools indoors.

We get many letters and emails from woodworkers with problems that need solving, or questions about something they are interested in or are working on. We do our best to answer them but sometimes we are stumped and unable to help. This is where you come in. We know that you all are mines of information and are likely to know how to help these fellow woodworkers. We have posted some of these questions below from people in need of assistance, and if you would be a great help if you could please use the ‘Leave a Reply’ area below any of the posts to give a helpful answer. We would really appreciate your input and encourage everyone to help.

Please let us know if you have any questions of your own and if you do, please Contact Us send your query to us.

Questions:

Brendan Asks:

How do you make an angled joint for a handle rather than a straight joint?

Leigh Asks:

What should I search for to find the correct willow? I have seen it online referred to as Whips, is this correct? Where would you order your materials from to

Unknown Asks:

Ceramic blades have improved a lot over time. Is it possible, that now, or some day, a ceramic blade can carve green wood? Like in spoon carving?

Ludwig Asks:

What are the differences between pocket hole joinery and dowel joinery?

Karen Asks:

What are the most effective ways to remove old wood stain or varnish?

Frank Asks:

What are the best finishes to use for wooden kitchen countertops or cutting boards?

Tadej Asks:

What’s the difference between a planer and a jointer, and when should I use each?

Simon Asks:

How do I prevent tear-out when cutting across the grain?

Peter Asks:

What are the best techniques for wood burning (pyrography) designs?