Hand Tools Still Useful for Woodworking Tips
Andy Lang guides readers through selecting the right saw types for different cuts, sharpening needs, and correct angles. The piece covers rip versus crosscut teeth, kerf width, and safe handling, with a plug for his booklet on wood finishing.
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Pipe cutter benefits and a Chippendale claw foot authenticity
A reader asks if a pipe cutter offers advantages with stainless steel and if filing is possible. The answer notes stainless steel resists filing, suggests a steel-specific file with light pressure, and confirms a pipe cutter speeds work but requires proper use. A separate inquiry on a chair’s claw and ball foot references Chippendale’s era, stressing expert inspection to judge authenticity and value.
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Chippendale
Old age causes creaks repair explained
AP News explains stairway squeaks stem from two construction methods. If nailed joints, drive diagonal nails forming a V inside the wood, then fill and replace moulding. If tongue and groove, insert thin wooden wedges to remove play and reseat the moulding. Includes book offer and design note.
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Andy Lang
Rway
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