Questions tagged [wooden-furniture]
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Should I tilt my DIY self-standing bookshelf backwards to prevent it falling down?
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I intend to build a self-standing bookshelf using 18mm-thick, CNC-router-cut plywood. The bookshelf is made of nested planks, and entirely fits a 35cm-deep recess in my wall.
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What are cheap ways to build strong shelves with a large span?
I have removed several old and moisture damaged built in storage units from my house. I would like to replace them with shelving. There are a number of different sized gaps (width and depth to fill).
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What grit sandpaper should I use between coats of polyurethane?
I'm planning on applying polyurethane to a pine bench I've finished staining. I decided on foam brushes for application, but I wasn't sure what grit sandpaper I should use between coats. Is 400 good ...
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What are some tips for finishing wood?
I'm kind of embarrassed to ask, but I'm looking for a good how-to guide for finishing pine furniture. (Could also apply to baseboards and trim, so I'm hoping for an on-topic pass here.) I watched my ...
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What is the best way to shorten legs on a table and chairs?
A few years ago we bought a "bar height" kitchen table and chairs. It seemed like a good idea at the time but we hate it now. It's terrible to have to sit with your feet not touching the floor for ...
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Changing loft bed's beam to diagonal braces?
We have an IKEA loft bed for our 12 yr old.
One of the beams that prevent legs going apart, is messing up with access to his chest of drawers.
I want to change that beam to diagonal braces like ...
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How would I go about identifying and matching this wood stain color?
I inherited some wooden furniture (which I believe to be oak) a few years back and was looking to add a couple of pieces to it. I want to try and get close to the same color, but I have no idea what ...
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Wobbly desk with IKEA tabletop and IKEA legs
I seem to have an issue with the table top and legs I have purchased from IKEA. For reference, the table top I purchased is here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50106773/ and the legs I ...
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What is the difference between various wood sealers?
I've recently become aware of the existence of various seals for wood. I'm lead to believe that they are necessary, but I am unclear on the differences between the types of sealers you can find:
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How do I stain pine without streaks or blotches?
I did some test staining on pine scraps, and I ended up with a cross grain arc that's darker than everything else. Where did I go wrong? (Or is it just the pine?)
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Wooden bed sidebar to headboard screws loose, wobbly joints
What can I do to fix my bed? The screws go through the headboard and footboard into the side bars, but the whole thing is loose. When I get into bed it's all fine as I have pushed the headboard up ...
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Can turnbuckles hold a frame in tension?
I'm building a king-sized bunk bed using a loft/joist design. Basically, I've got (see below):
slats nailed into joists
joists joined to headers with blind tenons
headers joined to posts with blind ...
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How can I get my Particle-Board Cabinet re-staining project looking more professional please?
So, I am working on changing the stain on my particle-board cabinet(disassembled). I sanded, and then pre-stained the various pieces. I have also applied the first coat of stain(ebony) to the wood ...
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taking out damaged small screws
I want to replace this 1 inch hinge on a decorative cabinet. the screws are pretty small and their head is damaged as you can see in the pictures. I can't get any leverage with the screw driver. Does ...
