Router tip

This is how you want to tighten and loosen router bits. Flip the larger wrench for a smaller space between them when loosening. 1, It keeps you from over-tightening. 2, It allows total control when loosening, even if the collet nut is stuck pretty good. I always only use the spindle lock for finger tightening while raising the bit a few mm so it just grabs the bit before I use the wrenches.

The first dovetail I have made in my life

The chisel work on this soft pine was a bit of a headache. Are hardwoods easier to chisel cut without the grain wanting to collapse or tear?

Wooden Dragonclaw hook from Dota2, done with spokeshave & chisel

How to get spot out of island?

Hi all, We had a ring form on our island and my gf attempted to scrub it out with the rough side of a sponge, and now we have a ring AND this ugly pale spot. Is there anything we can do to fix this, or at least make it less noticeable? We just got this house and now it’s all I see when I go into the kitchen and it’s driving me absolutely mad. Any help is appreciated.

How can I fix my wooden chessboard?

A guest left a potatoe pancake on my 30+ year old chess board and the oil got into the wood... I have no experience with wood working and need help.

Job help

Quick sketch of my ideas. I am looking to build a floating computer desk with a pull out for the keyboard/mouse. Are there any reasonably priced $75) under mount slides that feature a push to open and lock in the fully extended position? Is there another DIY way to form a lock. I don’t want the keyboard platform to move when extended, but I also have a small space so I need it to be retractable. I’m expecting 10” of extension past the desk top. So slides would need to be 12” full extension. Second concern, how can I mount this, I should have 2 studs in the location. I was considering two L brackets to slot into the desk. Would a 5”x 10” bracket support the weight of a monitor/console, and the desk built out of oak ply (working surfaces) and pine or poplar (panted bottom structure)? Thanks for any help.

Outdoor shutters

I was asked to make some shutters for a client. Just wondering what type of wood would be best since they will be outside in New England weather

How would I cure this?

Hello everyone, I obtained this slice of southern live oak yesterday from our job site with the intention of making it into a small table. I was wondering how I would cure it or dry it properly to minimize the cracking and splitting. It’s nearly 4ft wide at the largest section, and 7 inches thick at the thickest part. And yes, all permits and permissions were obtained before it was professionally cut down. Thanks in advance.

Is there a way I could band these together to run through a thickness planer?

I've got a lot of clear cedar that you used to be my deck. I've cleaned up the faces but need to clean up the edges now.

Best way to remove stain?

Accidentally used indoor wood stain on outdoor wood trim and I believe that is why it's starting to turn white. What is the best way to remove the stain and restain?

Game board staining advice

First time working with wood. The board has many flaws but I am happy with it so far as a start. I am wondering I want to stain the top red and make the holes for marbles to fit in stained dark brown or black. Is this a possibility? How would I go about doing something like that?