Which woods are good for making a salad bowl, and what preparation would the newly-made bowl need before being used? [more inside]
posted by vogel on Oct 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Where are there picture galleries of medieval wood carving (both in situ eg: misericords, pew ends, ecclesiastical accessories like baptism fonts, etc. and free standing figural carving like those of Tilman Riemenschneider, for example) online? [more inside]
posted by Chrischris on Aug 31, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the best way to design and construct a standing whiteboard? [more inside]
posted by BearPaws on Jun 19, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for resources on carpentry. Online resources preferable but books OK. [more inside]
posted by Mave_80 on May 25, 2009 - 4 answers

What can I make from wood to sell online? [more inside]
posted by jcwilliams on Mar 12, 2009 - 17 answers

Got any advice for removing a gazillion layers of (probably lead) paint from a hundred-year-old banister, complete with an abundance of balusters? Oh, and a pocket door. [more inside]
posted by apostrophe on Nov 22, 2008 - 7 answers

DIY Woodworking - The step for my kitchen door was totally rotted through, so I chiselled out all the bad wood. Now what? [more inside]
posted by boosh on Jun 23, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me build a great gaming table. [more inside]
posted by chndrcks on Oct 29, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm finally doing something to make my bedroom liveable (and, hopefully, bring some sanity to my scattered life!): lofting my bed! Keeping guitars and bikes underneath! Cheap, affordable, and I can build it myself! One problem: I've got no carpentry experience... [more inside]
posted by entropone on Oct 18, 2007 - 18 answers

Is it possible for me to refinish my cheap piano (pics inside) [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Jun 11, 2007 - 13 answers

How to treat a coconut cup? [more inside]
posted by dsword on Jul 9, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm going to make the deck on my next longboard my self. What durable yet flexible material should I be using? [more inside]
posted by cheerleaders_to_your_funeral on Jun 17, 2006 - 3 answers

I am in search of a good sealer for a wood carving that was done with very porous wood. Before it is waxed I want to seal it. It is hard to find a good site for wood sculptor's
posted by lag on Jan 15, 2005 - 5 answers

RefinishingFilter: I am refinishing a vintage maple piece by hand, and am considering using gel stain. Has anyone here tried this combination of wood and finish? What did you use as a sealant? (I've never refinished maple, nor do I have experience with gel stain.) Success stories, product recommendations and do's/don'ts are welcome.
posted by MonkeyToes on Nov 21, 2004 - 14 answers