Asa Christiana Archives

Job: white oak fireplace surround and bookcases. The front facade of this mantel I'm building is based on a design by Mario Rodrigeuz. I've never had to do something like…

I have been using a Spar Varnish mix, based on recommendations from several Fine Woodworking authors, including G. Hack. L. Schleining and R. Johnson.  These recipes vary from author to author, but…

I am working on a small box and I am having a hard time finding #4 screws 3/8" long.  I would like to have the screws in steel for the…

Asa - I saw the video for the Grizzly G0606 12" 5HP cabinet saw from the 2006 IWF show. I am really interested in this saw but would like the…

I can't find any articles on packing and shipping furniture. For example, I need to pack and trailer several items from jewelry box size to large sofa table, to an…

A customer of mine would like me to build her a "deacon's bench". After a long search, I found a few pictures (it's like a church pew, only shorter: for…

Asa, Now that you've reviewed the Fesstool morticer, which would you recommend for the home woodworker, it or the Leigh Mortising jig?  Ignore the cost differential.  I'm talking about general…

I am wondering how much the new Delta 17-959L Drill Press will sell for? I am going to purchase a new DP but I'm not sure if I should get…

Hello and Happy Holidays: I wonder are you considering to publish your magazine in digital edition or provide this option. As for the furniture plan are you considering publishing them…

In 'Touring a Woodworker's Kitchen' video on Scott Gibson's kitchen cabinets, he talks about incorporating a lazy susan that does not have a bar which allows for more storage space. Having only recently…