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How do I carve an inset circle?

I have a circular piece and wood and want to carve a circular 'inset' in the middle - roughly 1-2cm deep (so that there are 'raised' edges all around a 'depressed' middle). What tool would I use to accomplish this? Am I looking at using a dremel?…
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Random Orbital Sander rounds table edges

My Bosh GEX 125-1 AE Random Orbital Sander tends to round all my edges. I am sanding a table top and all points are now curved down, instead of straight. I believe this is happening because the sander's pad is somewhat concave, probably to better…
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Why should I avoid using the pith section of quarter sawn lumber?

The title pretty much sums it all up. When selecting quarter sawn lumber, why should the very center (pith) be avoided?
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How to make bottom face of beefy table leg flat and square with sides

I would like to make a table leg's bottom face flat and square with the sides, using handtools. I have drawn my knife line around the four faces for my desired length, and then proceeded to handsaw as close to my line as my skill level would allow,…
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What happened here? Wood tension?

. It was originally straight. After I ripped it (resawed?) on the table saw, the pieces are no longer straight. The thinner piece is drastically worse than the thicker one as well. Did I release tension in the wood when I cut it? Any way to prevent…
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Affixing masonite to plywood by example

I'm making a simple woodworking table (nothing fancy but want it to be sturdy + flat) and I'm looking for the best way to affix a 1/4" thick sheet of masonite/hardboard to a 3/4" sheet of plywood. My thinking is that the plywood will likely not bow…
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Is shellac that has been dissolved with methyl hydrate (methanol) toxic, once dry?

I've dissolved de-waxed shellac flakes in methyl hydrate (which contains methyl alcohol), and I would like to know if the alcohol retains some of its toxicity after it has dried. Intuitively it's so volatile that I don't think anything remains, but…
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Difference in tongue and groove router bits

Whilst looking for router bits I came across 2 different types of tongue and groove bits. Set A This set I call normal Set B are these strange ones There is only £1 difference in price, so I am wondering what the pros and cons are for each…
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How to create a 6" hole template with a 1/4" bit and 5/16" template guide?

I need to make MANY 6" holes using a router. If I use a 5/16" template guide and a 1/4" straight bit, what size hole must I make the template? I don't have much scrap to experiment with. My gut tells me I need to divide the difference of…
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Can I stack wood finished with Danish Oil while it cures?

This is my first time using Danish Oil. I'm putting in a pine ceiling and wanted to finish it with this because I love the look and because, it being a ceiling, I don't have to worry about too much wear and tear. Problem is: I have about 700 square…
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Making a Wooden Vise (or wooden screw thread)

I want to build a moravian workbench. I am trying to decide between a wooden screw from Lake Erie or trying to cut my own thread with a tap and die set. Does anyone have any experience with cutting threads in relatively large dowels? Are any kits…
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How can wood bubble?

After staining with an oils based stain, I let dry for 48 hours. I put a coat of water based polyurethane and the wood began to bubble up. It looks like an air pocket when you lay contact paper. Any suggestions?
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Can you make a small wooden sail boat from cedar?

We have a lot of trees we've been removing from our property for one reason or another. Instead of throwing them on the burn pile, I thought I might be able to make something of them. I've always wanted to make a small wood sail boat. Something…
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What technique is used to give new wood the distressed white color only in cracks and holes?

Have a brand new piece of pine wood and would like to distress in this fashion, as best as possible: Already made indentations, cracks, cuts and holes and it came out similar to the markings in the image (mainly with the back of a hammer).…
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How to accelerate pine ageing

I put a cheap plank of almost white new pine in the garden a couple of months ago - the grain is now far more visible (while not being raised) and the base colour has darkened. I would like to replicate this effect with boring-looking pieces of pine…
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