An old roommates dog tore this floor up. I can’t see any joists or anything. I’m not very certain where to begin.

I was thinking of using a multi tool to neatly cut out all the ruined wood, then planing new boards down to match the thickness and then just screwing or nailing them down, then sand down to smooth & finish coat

Would this work? Thanks

Hey guys lurked here on various accounts for about 10 years. Have limited equipment because I’m cheap, but as far as skills go I’m a construction engineer by trade so a lot of it comes natural so I’ve made do… and by that I mean screwed up so many pieces I know what not to do by frustration. Current setup is a ryobi compound saw (a la the depot), el-cheapo track saw for ripping, shop vac for dust, but want to upgrade and start milling my own pieces.

Anyways, introductions aside, a dear friend of mine is unloading some tools and I want an honest assessment. Most are not great by any means but are in tip top condition. I’ve already decided to pull the trigger but wanted your advice on them.

Attached is the list, poke holes please!

Just want to keep my wood table looking new over time since it’s a nice piece

Exposed ceiling beams. The would is pine (sure smells like it when sanding) and was threated with some kind of stain. Its from '76. One side is good but the other side looks bad. I've sanded it to 180 grit but cannot get rid of some discolorations/stains/blotches. I tested a small part with some Rubio but that looks awful.

I've been reading up on bleaching the wood first to get the stains out but I don't know what would be the best way to do this or what would give the best result. Bleach, oxalic acid, 2 part bleach, ... The final result should be very light, but not white washed and some character can remain. For this I have some Osmo hardwax with very little pigment just to counteract the natural yellow color.

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Good side

Bad Side

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Difference between original and sanded one

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Untreated pine windowsill as a reference I want to achieve

Hi, I’d like to start experimenting some more with taking pics of my projects. I do have some photography skills and gear, but I’ve never done much product photography. I’d love to hear any tips you have, both for small objects (boxes and such) and for proper furniture Thanks a lot

I have a table saw, router table, belt/disc sander, and a scroll saw. Shop is relatively small, about 10x20. Should I go a built-in system that connects to each tool, or just roll the shop vac around and hook it up to each tool? What is the best place to get hose connectors, since each tool seems to have a different hose connection? Brand suggestions for dust collection systems if you have one you like (or don't)?

The beams were painted before the house was sold but the previous owners mentioned that they were made of beautiful wood.

Any idea of the best way to strip the paint without going crazy? Is one of these laser gun removal a good option?

I was just talking to someone about this and I was wondering if that's really true, and if so, what factors have led to this. I know that woodworkers are probably a more rare skillset today than in the past. I know wood has also gotten more expensive (especially after the events of the last few years), so maybe that's a small part of it.

Thanks for reading.

Iv made a coat rack with 4 hooks on out of a live edge piece of ash. But I’m stuck on how I should mount it to the wall. Will these screw mounts be enough. What things do you guys use.

Look forward to answers from experts.

Hello everyone, I have been doing woodworking for several years now and normally when I do any sort of sanding or cutting of wood I normally wear a N95 dust mask. Recently however a close friends parent was unfortunately diagnosed with lung cancer related to dust particulate exposure (mostly asbestos). This got me wondering if the mask that I am using is sufficient enough to protect me or if I should be using something with better seals and filtering capabilities. If anyone has any thoughts or experience with choosing the right mask please let me know, Thanks!

I’m about to restore some older teak garden furniture and I need some advice for the treatment of it.

I’m not interested in the oily red look that a classic teak oil gives. I prefer a smooth and more subtle color like the picture I’ve added. These are treated with a mixture of soap flakes numerous times but it doesn’t sound like that provides a long lasting protection against weather and wear?

Is there anything you can recommend?

I have a wooden bamboo tray that grew a bunch of white furry mold despite being stored in a cupboard with a dehumidifier. I managed to wipe off the mold with no damage to the surface.

Does anyone know how I could prevent this from happening again? I'm seeing some threads about applying mineral oil to prevent moisture from building up. But other threads also mention that mineral oil is permanently "wet" which would not help. Any advice would be appreciated!!!

Got some green hardwood logs I'm cutting into slices to make some quick cup mats. What finish would you use on these?

I'm thinking linseed oil since these will be for indoor use only. Any caveats?

I’m making a chest of drawers and I measured my face frame to cut my drawer fronts, I needed it to be an inch longer for it to hang off. I cut it an inch short. Any ideas to fix it? I have enough wood to glue the 1 inch edge back on, it’ll just be missing an 1/8 inch due the kerf. I don’t have much to plane off. I have access to most tools including a wide belt sander.

Edit: I’m putting an edge profile that takes a 1/2 inch.

I have access to good, y weathered cable spools and am just starting my first project. The 47-1/2” diameter is perfect and I’m cutting the base to 30”. Ordered some adjustable feet to slightly lift it from the deck for air and water flow and to protect the deck surface. My question is about edging. I’ll top the 2” thick end likely with a 1/2” veneer the a stain/sealer/weather guard. I’m looking for a product or idea to trim the edge with. Maybe a rubber C-channel or similar, vs routing an edge profile. I’ve not had great luck with glued-on veneer for edges. Thanks!

I bought an old wood river hollow chisel mortiser off craigslist for super cheap. The guy was selling it because he had no use for it and also the motor would randomly just not spin. I was pretty sure it was just a capacitor issue, so I replaced it and the motor kicks on every time now, no problem. That was until today when I went to use it and it was burning the wood instead of cutting it. As the bit spun down I saw that it was spinning the wrong direction. I spun it manually just to make sure I wasn't seeing things and when I turned it on, it kept spinning in the right direction. Now, when it kicks on from standing still, it's random whether it spins the right direction or not. Anyone know how I can fix this? The current work around is to manually spin it the right direction and then turn it on, but I'd rather not do that if I don't have to.

Hi Everyone!

I just got a place of my own and I’ve been so excited to set up my own Little Free Library! I have ZERO woodworking skills and I’m not the handiest person :( Buying a pre-made LFL is expensive and I just have a smaller budget than that! If someone can point me in the right direction to get this made on a budget and pass on books to my neighborhood, I’d be eternally grateful!

Thanks!

I’ve designed a chair made of laminated wood, but I can’t seem to find a place that sells veneer at an affordable price, Is it possible to buy just the core materials that go in a typical plywood sheet?

I want to experiment with cheaper materials before buying higher quality veneer and I need something for the core layers