Help a Woodworker

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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:

Peter Asks:

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

Sharon Asks:

What’s the difference between oil-based and water-based wood finishes?

Novak Asks:

What are the pros and cons of using plywood versus solid wood in furniture making?

Selina Asks:

How do I stain wood evenly without blotches or streaks?

John Asks:

How do I prevent wood from warping or cracking over time?