Edges of Plywood Need Protective Treatments
The article explains edge porosity in 3/4 inch plywood and recommends solutions such as gluing solid wood edges or applying a thin molding strip. It notes veneer on one side and stresses finishing techniques to improve appearance and durability of plywood edges.
Dear Abby DIY wood edge finishing and joints
A reader explains applying wood filler to plywood edges to seal and smooth them when painting. Advice covers sealing edges, light sanding, and using miter joints to improve fit, with notes on having cuts made by a local lumber yard if power saws are unavailable.
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Silent toilet leaks and breast implant talk raise questions
A UPI item discusses silent toilet leaks and DIY dye tests, common causes like worn washers and misaligned parts, and advises food coloring as a simple check. It also covers reader questions about breast implants, noting evolutions in materials and the faint signs, plus letters to Abby about marriage vows, cancer survival, and personal replies.
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Tennessee welcomes record visitors to welcome centers in 1972
Whistler says about one third of trawlers visited centers and more than 2 million people stopped at Tennessee's seven interstate welcome centers in 1972. The tourism industry drew over 40 million visitors and spent more than 571 million dollars, with a 3 percent rise in vacation and business travel from 1971.
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Apple Crisp for Diabetics by Chef Marian
A low-sodium adapted apple crisp recipe uses 8 small tart apples, lemon juice, water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour and margarine to form a crumbly topping. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes until crust is crisp and apples tender, serve with whipped topping. Makes 6 servings and 325 calories per serving.
Wild partridge befriends church sexton in Connecticut
Stafford Springs AP reports Chippy the partridge has befriended Gilda Gregory, sexton of St. Edward's Church, staying around for three years. The wild bird recognizes her truck and sometimes sits on the front seat, despite not being a typical human companion.
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Moonshining Goes High Tech in Georgia
In Isa, Georgia a moonshine operation uncovered by federal agents reveals a complex still requiring engineering skill. An agent notes few locals can operate such a device and many would be jailed, underscoring the sophistication of the setup.
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