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I recently purchased a used Jet Jointer - model JJ-4.  It is an older model and I'm trying to get more information about it.  The Jet web site does not…

I have a Makita 2030 jointer planer that has served me well for over 25 years. Does any one know where I can find replacement knives for the jointer? Thanks,…

I recently purchsed a fiberglass (therma tru) door. I want to stain it with a cherry gel stain. I am more accustomed to working with wood and I don't want to…

I read Roland Johnson's article on Hot-Rod your Varnish  In California, Pratt and Lambert #38  alkyd varnish is not available, any suggestions as to a suitable substitute? I'm finishing small…

I am a novice turner.  I have read a variety of postings and expert opinions on the subject of turning green vs seasoned wood.  There seems to be no consensus. …

In the last fine woodworking artical "a fast drying finish, Roland  Johnson  said he used  a combination of alki varnish and gun spitit of terp.  plus other ingrediants.  I  havent…

I've built several tables with a bent laminated apron.  The apron section is 3" high x 17"L with qty. 5 1/8" walnut laminations.  I bend to approx. 12" radius.  It seems…

I'd like to try Roland Johnson's varnish mixture from issue 198, but there's a discrepancy in the mixture. The article says 5 parts each of varnish and tung oil to…

In FWW article "In Search of the Right Mortising Technique" by Strother Purdy, Mr. Chris Becksvoort mention that he cuts sliding dovetails in the bases of Shaker candle stands using…

I want to build a chess board with inlaid chess piece icons.  i.e.symbols of the king, queen, bishop. etc.   I know this type of thing can be done using…