Recent content by hschappell

I plan to veneer a drawer front with 1/16" cherry veneer. This is the first time to cut my own veneer. #1 what type of glue would be best to used?. I will use poplar as a substrate.#2  should I use a veneer on the opposite side of the drawer front? #3 would some type of clamping system be the...

What would be the best way to remove hide glue from veneer after the glue has set up? Would it be a good idea to use a hot moist rag to remove some of the glue befor it sets up?Is a card file usually used?

I have a  tool chest that has a small amount of termite damage to the bottom boards. Would like to repair with a type of filler that would stabilize the damaged parts.I have heard of some type of filler that requires two part that are mixed that form a bond with the wood, but I can't think of...

What is the best way to construct the turret corners for the top of a work table? The legs are turned and I plan to veneer the top. Should the top core be constructed in one piece or the rounded corners added to each corner of the top core and then veneer the whole top?

Does anyone have any experience with a Rikon band saw? I plan to buy a band saw and would like to know if anyone has purchased a Rikon and what size. What other band saw would you recommend.

What type of substrate is best for veneering a top for an oval table approx.42 inches long by 25 inches wide? Does Mdf come in different grades? How many plys and what kind of plywood is best,birch oak etc? Where is best to buy these products?

I have been trying to locate a source for a 4 inch extraslim taper three square file to sharpen a18 tpi dovetail saw.I would also like to know the coarseness of the file that would give the best results.Any suggestions

I plan to dovetail a veneered drawer with a plywood substrate.How do I prevent the plywood from being visable where the dovetailed drawer sides meet the plywood substrate? Could I glue walnut to each end of the substrate or would this be telegraphed through the veneer? The veneer is walnut

I came across a finish that seems to be durable and reversable in addtion to having the clairty of a shellac finish.It is shellac mixed with nitrocellulose. According to the artical,the resulting mixture flows better than shellac, dries faster,and sands and rubs more easily. A good mixture is...

Irecently made two knife boxes, but have been unable to locate a lock suitable to fit the slant of the box. The boxes have a 60 degree slant on the base in relation to the top. All mortised lock I have seen in Ball & Ball cat. etc. have a virtical fit. If anyone knows of a source please reply.If...

I would like to know a formula for mixing a varnish,boiled linseed oil and either turpentine or thiner. I have seen the proportions as one-third of each, but am not sure.Also what can be expected as far as protection from moisture and durability?