Questions tagged [woodworking]
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How can make diagonal cuts across boards with hand tools?
I'm looking to slice 12" segments of 1x6 board into somewhat rhomboid shapes. The angles for each set will be the same but I'm looking for a system where I can change the angle for each set if I ...
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Self-built shed door warping: can it be fixed?
Good morning all,
I recently got into DIY and one of the first projects I undertook was to rebuild the door and frame for a small outdoor cupboard / shed on our balcony. Right from the start, I couldn'...
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Is 1/2 inch hardboard more durable than mdf for a table top?
I'm totally new to woodworking and as my first project I want to make a small table. I'm planning to paint it so the wood material will not be visible. And I want to bevel the edges using a router. I'...
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Alternatives to circular saw for cutting 2x6 wood?
I need to make straight cuts to several 2x6" pieces of wood and I don't have a circular saw. I was checking several stores and a decent circular saw costs over $70.
What alternatives do I have for ...
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Where should I look to rent time on a router table?
I have a woodworking project which requires a CNC router table. It would need a decent sized table for the 36" x 28" panels. Somebody that spends thousands of dollars on one of these machines must ...
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Re-oiling a wooden worktop
I've sanded down a wooden worktop and I'm attempting to re-coat it. I've done 5 thin coats of oil so far, a day between each, but it's still quite dull compared to previously. How many coats should I ...
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Fix wobbly storage shelf
I just built this storage rack for my basement out of 2x4s and plywood. It is relatively stable but does have some front to back wobble. More than I would like. Is there a way to increase the ...
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Refilling extra space between rail and posts for inserting screws?
I'm working on a wooden fence, similar to the picture below. It has a 2"x4" wood rail that will be the length of all four 4"x4" pressure-treated wood posts. This rail will be attached to the posts ...
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I spend long time in picking lumber. What do you look for when selecting boards?
I typically spend very long time in front of the lumber aisles inspecting boards. Many times I end up not getting anything after all because I thought all boards are imperfect.
I see pros spent few ...
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DIY lamp post using 4x4 pressure treated wood?
I would like to build several lamp posts for my backyard. To cut costs I am considering dadoing a channel down the middle of a 4x4 for the wiring, and covering up the dado with "ornamental" wood ...
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How to drill a minute hole on a wooden pendant without a drill?
I'm not a professional carpenter and I haven't worked much with wood before. I also lack proper tools.
I made a heart-shaped wooden pendant for my girlfriend with a paper knife and smoothed it out ...
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where can I get a true 3/4" x 3/4" molding?
I need to replace a 1 foot and a 3 foot section of 3/4"x3/4" true sized shoe quarter round molding from a very old house. Found some claimed to be 3/4 but it was actual 3/4"x1/2".
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Is it OK to make a forced air register out of wood?
I live in a rather old house, and in the bathroom the heating register is oddly busted up. I'm wondering if it would be a safety violation to fabricate the outer frame of the register out of wood, ...
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How to shorten or replace this cabinet door?
I disassembled the cabinet over my fridge and shortened it to fit a taller fridge. It turned out well, about 4 inches shorter than before. But I'm at a loss about what to do with the two doors. I ...
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How to make a straight groove easily?
I have a project for which I need to cut a groove in 44x44mm wooden plank. The groove is supposed to be 15mm deep and about 3-4mm wide, as well as no less than 150mm long. It is supposed to be ...
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how to cut multiple 2x4 to a same length with a circular saw
I need to cut three 2x4 pieces (about 2 feet) and their size should be exactly identical. What would be a good way for doing that with a circular saw? The articles I found recommend using a miter saw ...
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Is there software that can optimally determine how to cut sheets of plywood for a project? [closed]
I want to build some porch planters out of sheets of plywood, but I'm trying to minimize the number of sheets of plywood I buy.
Is there software that will let me enter all my planter designs and ...
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How to re-attach this cabinet piece after plumber had to cut it out?
A plumber was snaking a clogged kitchen pipe when the pipe behind my cabinets was dislodged. The only way we could think of reattaching it was to cut out a portion of the cabinet so he could access ...
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Is it possible to fix this swollen floor?
First of all sorry for my English. I've built a playhouse for my kids:
I've painted it using this:
The construction took me maybe more than 3 months (this was my first attempt to cut a wood and ...
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Good technique to trim 2mm or 1/16inch off 2x4 (without a drop saw)
Simple noob question: cutting 2x4's to length, need to make a tight fit (no two the exact same length) so often need to trim 1mm to 4mm (say 1/16 to 1/8th inch) off the end.
Without a dropsaw or ...
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How can wood be bent this way?
I am working on a DIY wood project and want to bend a piece of wood similar to the curves seen here by the artist Gustav Reyes, who is known for his jewelry pieces such as this finger ring:
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How to repair a small hardwood crack?
I have a maple bench that recently decide to crack. I'm not sure what's the cause. I'm guessing wood expansion due to humidity changes. Anyway, I've decided to look around for solutions on fixing the ...
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How to fit a straight board against bowed drywall
I've built a 90 degree mantle in 2 pieces out of pine that slides over a "shelf" of 2x4s screwed into the wall. It appears the drywall seriously bows in between the studs, and creates this ...
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How to hoist hot tub out of surrounding deck?
I need to raise a hot tub out of the deck in our back yard to address a critter problem (rodents have been living underneath so I need to clean it and critter-proof it.) The deck seems to have been ...
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Hold several 2x4s together for tabletop?
I was thinking of making a very rudimentary TV stand with several treated 2x4s I have here. The tabletop would look like this.
What can I do to hold all these 2x4s together so that they're sturdy?
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Is this loft bed flooring strong enough?
I'm about to construct a loft bed as in picture: it's 240cm long and 180cm wide (7.9ft x 5.9ft).
The floor frame is composed of 2 main beams (2x6) that run on the longitudinal direction, and 7 joists ...
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How to calculate sizing for treehouse footing?
I would like to build a small free-standing treehouse without digging into ground and/or pouring concrete.
Here is what I have in mind:
It is, of course, for kids, so I don't think I need it to be ...
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Is gluing table top planks better than using pocket hole screws?
I am learning furniture building. I started by building tables using pocket hole screws to attach the planks together and also to attach the table top to the apron/base.
I am now converting to using ...
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Correct Circuit Sizing - Two Machines Woodworking Shop
I have two machines that require 220+ and I was wondering if one double pole 230 amp breaker would do the trick for both? The run is approximately 60' so I'm wondering if 12 awg wire will work or if ...
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How to trim a cut on a hollow core tabletop edge?
I have a hollow core tabletop, which is too wide for where it will go. I'd like to cut it into two pieces. What is a good way to finish the cut edge? Or is it just easier not to bother and get a ...
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Is there a good way to fill a pocket hole in a finished piece of wood?
I'm building an oak handrail and had originally planned to assemble the entire project and then stain and topcoat it. As such, I planned on joining the handrail to the newel posts with pocket holes ...
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How should I cut non standard angles, shapes and miters?
I want to make a doll house for my daughter.
I want to copy a "lighthouse" dollhouse I saw in a glass case.
It is half a decagon (5 sides) in shape. Open at the back for play. It is about 3 feet ...
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How to build a removable bench for a sit-in window?
I'm prepping for my next home improvement project and it's going to be building a custom bench to effectively create a sit-in window. It's really just a normal window but we have installed bookcases ...
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What kind of joints are best used for a loft bed?
I'm specifically referring to the design seen here.
It's quite hard to view how the corners are joined together. I found a couple of other designs that are similar, it kind of looks like a butt joint ...
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Best tools for woodwork project
I'm starting a project where I need to cut a 114mm diameter, 33mm deep hole into a piece of wood. My plan is to keep the circular piece, then to sand it. My question is, what would be the best piece ...
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How can I build a two-legged table?
I am building a rectangular coffee table and want to build it with two legs The table top will be 120cm x 100cm (approx 47x39inches). The table height will be 40cm (approx. 16 inches) the idea is ...
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When installing a stone fireplace, do I install the wood mantle first?
I have an existing, irregular river-stone fireplace and would like to fit a solid pine slab mantle to the surface.
I have considered scribing the top and bottom surfaces of the wood mantle, but I do ...
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How can I cut detailed wooden monograms out of 1/4 inch plywood?
What is the best way to cut a 20 inch vine (font) monogram with a circle around it, out of 1/4 inch Baltic birch plywood? I have seen them everywhere but I'm finding it extremely difficult to cut out ...
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Which technique of wood joining is the best for joining these boards of a small table?
I want to join these four 1.8 cm thick beechwood boards as one can see on the picture. My idea is to join at the B points with biscuits but I’m not sure what to do about the A points. It needs to be a ...
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Portable home bar plans?
I'm moving into about a 1500 sq. ft. house soon and I would like to build my own portable bar that I can store beverages in. It should be long enough to put a couple stools in front of where people ...
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Guidance needed for cutting rabbet
As in this question about making box shelves, I am looking at making some shelves and need some help. I've found this site describing how to make the shelves but need some pointers on what tools I ...
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Fitting an internal door lining into the void
I live in a Victorian era flat in London. We have had one of the downstairs rooms completely damp-proofed and re-plastered and in the course of decorating today I noticed that the bottom of one of the ...
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What material can I put on my wood kitchen island to make the surface smooth and waterproof?
We have this relatively low cost high top dining table that we've turned into our kitchen island. It's been working out great so far but the tables surface is ridged and has a lot of divots that don't ...
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How to angle an edge of plywood at 45 degrees?
Say you have two pieces of plywood.
the goal is:
to assemble the two pieces at a 90 degree angle (where 3/4 inch
edges are touching)
create an angled edge sit the edges sit flush
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Can I use a 16 gauge nail gun for framing lumber?
Can I safely use a Bostich 16 gauge nail gun to toenail stud grade 2x4s? The nail head is stationary at 90 degrees.
The project: bay window seating. Issue: front rail & plate supported by ...
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Can I use an electric plane to to smoothen large boards/planks?
I'm working as carpenter with a lot of recycled wood which I plane on a circular saw (Bosch GTS 10 XC) from both sides (in both senses) which has an acceptable result, but is never perfectly straight ...
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What kind of board can span 16 ft for a wall pergola
We are building a wall pergola that we want wisteria to grow on top of. The pergola will only come about 3.5-4 ft out from the wall (Edit: the columns themselves are less than 2ft from the wall). I ...
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What termite treatment is needed for reclaimed wood being used indoors
I've saved a handful of planks from my old back fence after replacing it, and plan to turn them into indoor furniture (coffee table, etc.). After some experimentation I've decided I want to seal and ...
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What is the difference between a lacquer polish and a varnish
I have got this bottle of wood polish (an Indian brand called sheenlac). I also later got Varnish (PU). Are both required to be applied after sanding or just the wood polish would do ?
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Marbles in marble dispenser get stuck trying to fit through hole
I've been working on a marble dispenser for the little ones. The box in the center is meant to be pushed. When pushed, it aligns three slots and allows the marbles to drop. (See figures). The problem ...
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