Questions tagged [woodworking]
Questions related to making things out of wood.
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Can I stain the side of my cabinet?
Take a look at the attached pictures of my cabinet side. One is cross sectional view and other is side view.
I want to change the color of my cabinet by staining it, but I don't want to hide the wood ...
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What is a good exterior finish for red oak? [closed]
I have several exterior architectural details made of red oak that I need to finish. (These will be new and so have no existing finish on them.) They will be on the south facing side of the house, so ...
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What the type of wood finish is this? [migrated]
The project is to re-new these handrails, but I found it hard to figure out which type of finish this is. I sanded a part of woord tried various finishes:
Interior wood varnishes (all kinds: gloss, ...
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My untreated wood got rained on can i still continue my project as usual
So iv been building a couch and doing this outside and my untreated wood got wet.. can I continue my project as usual or so I need to let it dry before I go sawing it and drill screws in it? Will it ...
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Will floating pantry shelves built with 2x2s be ok?
I am really proud of these floating shelves I made, which still need plywood tops, bottoms and fronts. But now that I’m done I’m worried pine was a bad choice. It was the only wood that came in 2x2. I ...
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How can I cut pine shelves to size?
I've ordered some custom pine shelves to fit into an alcove. Due to poor communication, they are 1-2 mm too long to fit.
What is the best way to cut them down to size? They're 5cm(~2") thick and ...
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How to modify a wooden fence to keep Nubian goats from extending their heads over and eating dwarf tree on the other side
We have a 4-ft (1.2 m) high fence (with a hog wire mesh) between our house yard and pasture.
I want to release Nubian goats into the pasture. But a Nubian will rear up, butt the front feet on the ...
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Attach USB docking station to wooden panel
I have a USB docking station which looks like this:
The device does not have anything that can be used to mount it onto screws. It has a smooth rounded rectangle finish.
I need to mount this on a ...
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C-clips removal and installation on spray equipment
Dealing with C-clips when cleaning spray guns frustrates me.
I lose them, bend them, gouge my fingers, scratch my equipment, and sometimes give up.
Is there a recommended way of working with them that ...
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What are these screws called?
First is this black screw that has fine thread which goes to the head. There is a corresponding part that the screw enters which is on the left. This part was firmly stuck inside chip wood of desk but ...
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Is This Glue, Paint, Primer, or Something Else and How to Remove It?
While using a heat gun to remove several layers of paint from a wooden door, the bottom layer or two have been particularly hard to remove. I think these layers may not be paint, and I am curious as ...
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Unsure on how to connect these bed frame legs to the frame
Im undertaking a project to build a king size bed. I have the connections for the bed figured out with the exception of the legs.
Essentially the bed can be broken down into three parts:
1- Headboard
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Built in bookcase/shelves within alcove of non-plumb sides
I am planning to build a bookcase/shelving unit on top of my existing unit, however I'm trying to get my head around how I can best adapt/scribe this to the walls on all 3 sides...
The left wall ...
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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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Is it bad to use screws on frozen wood?
A plank of our wooden fence outside came off. Long story. Anyway it’s below freezing, and I’m wondering if it would be a problem for me to reattach this with screws while it’s so cold.
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Should Wainscoting have a panel behind the trim or can you add the trim right to the wall
I'm looking at adding Wainscoting to a hallway in my home and I'm watching a lot of Youtube videos on how to construct it. One problematic different I'm seeing is some people believe you should have ...
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Dining Table Chair Repair
Some years ago, I purchased a set of dining table chairs. Alas, despite being happy with them in other ways, they are not well made. After a few months of normal use (pulling them out, sitting in ...
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Unusual bookcase structure
I've seen the following bookcases while I was on holiday, and I'd like to make something similar myself. However, I'm puzzled about the structure of the bookcase.
It looks like the vertical side ...
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How do I remove the laminate/sun mica from my old computer table without damaging the plyboard underneath?
I have an old computer table, made of plywood panels with wooden sections here and there. It has been in the family for some time now, and I don't wish to discard it. I wish to remove the laminate / ...
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Best way to attach trim to door and windows?
I'm going to be trimming out a bunch of doors and windows using a Mahogany hardwood (Sepelia). It's going to be a typical 45 degree picture frame style. I'm debating on just pin-nailing the 45s, ...
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How to fix striped screw holes for hinges in an MDF cabinet door?
A kitchen cabinet door just fell off when opening it. The hinge had rusted, so I think that it required much more force to open, hence pulling out the screws.
I don't wish to replace the door right ...
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Reliably straight fences/guides for making ripcuts with circular saws
I have a solid wood door and I'm looking to shave anywhere from an 1/8" to 3/8" off the width of the door. This would involve a ripcut that would best be performed with a table saw.
Since I ...
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Is there a term for cutting, planing and jointing wood?
Say I buy some two-by lumber from a Big Box retailer. But, for my project, the lumber is a little bit too wide and thick. So in addition to cutting it to length, I need to plane it down to the right ...
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How to route a recessed slot along underside of fine furniture shelving for recessed light strip?
all. My question is at the bottom in bold if you want to get right to it but thought I'd provide photos and details to give perspective on what I'm dealing with.
I had someone on Etsy make me this ...
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What type of contractor do I call to build a custom pool equipment enclosure that attaches to my fence?
My pool equipment is right next to the fence line and is a horrendous site.
It is also quite loud.
I am looking for the TYPE of specialist/contractor/company that I should be looking into to come ...
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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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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 build a decking in a corner that’s 75 degrees
I am looking to build a decking in the corner of my garden. In the corner it’s about 75/80 degrees so not a true right angle.
All the examples I’ve seen online talk about building the base as a square ...
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Can drawer slides be used for a shelf?
Can I use a drawer slide for a pull out shelf (instead of a drawer) and does it matter if the wood is 3/4" or 1/2" thick? I have a 13" wide x 26" long x 1/2" thick shelf and ...
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making concave indentation into end of piece of wood
I need to reinforce a railing, above a stairwell, that is completely un-supported at one end (other than flimsy metal vertical stiles, which are nowhere near strong enough to keep the end of the ...
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How can I find the centroid of a trapezoid with equal angles at the ends? [closed]
Trying to find the center of a trapezoid with beveled edges and there are 153 holes to be drilled. I know the easy way would have been to find it before I made the bevel cut but I wasn't thinking ...
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How to reduce sway on this ikea console table
This tall ikea table is 74” long and I use it primarily as a kitchen counter/workspace. Unfortunately it sways a bit when I apply weight or pressure longways. Any suggestions for how I can brace or ...
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How can I build a work platform for reaching my ceiling? [closed]
I know it might be a little bit of an open end question. To narrow this down I would mention that I am planning to use some 2x4s that I have laying around and some plywood to build two of the below ...
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painting furniture with a lap joint (or notch)
I am building a loft bed, the post (4x4) will have a notch/lap joint at one end which will have a beam sitting in it. Wood will be pine or white wood. The furniture will be painted white (semi-gloss)...
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What to do with wood shavings and sawdust?
Been doing a lot of woodworking recently and have many bags of sawdust and wood shavings. I haven't the facility to compress them into the pellets I get from my local woodyard which are useful for my ...
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Where do measurements start on a ruler/tape measure
I feel really dumb asking this question, but I need help reading the lines on my tape measure. I need to make precise measurements, but given the thickness of the inch lines, I'm not sure how. I've ...
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How do I install a panel fence on an angle to a fence post?
For reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIIuhlcqSE0&t=292s
If you see how they install the panels to the fence posts, they are using some brackets on the fence post that they slide the ...
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Compatibility with polyurethane varnish
Is it possible to use a polyurethane outdoor varnish over a previous alkyd/synthetic resin outdoor (marine) varnish?
I wonder if this may cause trouble for example due to their different compositions.
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How do I cut out for Kerf-type molding on older door frame
I have a house built in 1910. I'm trying to improve the weatherstripping on a few outside doors. I'd like to use Kerf-type weatherstripping. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GT6P6B9?ref=...
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How do I fix a sink that became slow to drain after pouring polyurethane down it?
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My buddy has a woodworking shop which he graciously allowed me to use for a woodworking project. I am a total novice in these kinds of areas, which will be doubly clear in a ...
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Can a walnut veneer be glued onto white melamine board?
I have some adjustable wall shelves I am installing on my wall. I am using the double slotted standards and adjustable brackets. See photo of the wall standards in place. After pricing out solid ...
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Can anyone tell me what this wooden clamp might be used for?
I have two of these wooden clamp devices but I have no idea what they are specifically used for. Does anyone have info?
Thanks
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Bandsaw tyre jumps off
I have a small 250W table-top bandsaw.
I was doing quite a long cut the other day, and after a a while there was a sudden noise, and the tyre on the upper pulley jumped off.
I put it back on again, ...
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What's involved in mounting double glazed window panes?
I've been thinking about buying double glazed glass panels to mount directly into a timber frame building, rather than buy complete uPVC units.
I don't need them to open and I'm wondering if it's as ...
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Deepen a hinge mortise without template
I have many doors in my home that we would like to switch to using a different style hinge made by Baldwin. The hinges are the same profile as the current hinges, but, are twice as thick.
I know I can ...
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Trying to identify bandsaw [closed]
I recently came into possession of this bandsaw. The brand is Builders and model, serial number, and manufacture year on shown in the images (click to enlarge). I can't find anything online regarding ...
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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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Joining two 2x4 as legs to two 1x6
I am building an elevated garden bed and I need to know what kind of joint will joint would make the structure least wobbly and provide most optimal load bearing capacity. I'm planning on joining two ...
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How do I rip a 6x6 timber in half?
My local lumber yard had a good sale on some timbers and I thought to use them to replace my failing garden border. They're 6" x 6". The previous border was two 3" x 3" stacked ...
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Is there a way to flatten warped hardwood cabinet doors?
I painted my kitchen cabinets, and afterwards, close to half of the doors don't sit flush against the cabinet. It doesn't make much sense, but I suspect the painting process may have warped the doors ...
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