Guess the Wood Another wood identification mystery leaves the Woodweb forum guessing. What species is this highly figured, iridescent, almost glowing orange/yellow burl in a unique table. April 20, 2011
Can You Undo Glue? The success if undoing glue joints depends onthe type of glue -1998
Rung Remedies Suggesteed repairs for loose chair rungs - 1998
Patching damaged veneer Repairing damaged veneer on the top of a chest of drawers. June 14, 2000
Chair Re-Caning Basics Here's a generous portion of advice and tips for a beginner about chair seat cane replacement, from craftsmen who've done a little or a lot. September 5, 2010
Filling Dents with Burn-In Sticks Detailed advice from experienced pros on how to touch up dings and dents in furniture. November 8, 2007
Assessing an Old Bedstead Before he tries to refinish it, a furnituremaker asks for advice on a bedroom piece's worth. October 13, 2008
Restoring Duncan Phyfe Table-Leg Joints Advice on how to dissolve existing hide glue, inject new glue, and apply clamps when restoring distinctive antique table-leg joinery. July 27, 2008
The Use of Wax Finishes on Pre-Industrial American Furniture Here's a scholarly paper on the history of wax finishes applied to early American furniture, and the difficult challenges of identifying and restoring original wax finishes. December 11, 2007
Re-Gluing an Old Hide Glue Joint New hide glue can re-activate old hide glue. But old and busted joints may present some pesky complexities. December 27, 2008
Removing Old Glue from Furniture Tips and tricks for softening hide glue or old formulations of carpenter's wood glue. April 24, 2012
Guess the Wood