Tag Archives: repair

Fill Gaps and Fix Cracks with This Simple, Superglue Inlay

Posted on April 14, 2020 by literaryworkshop

Every woodworker needs to fill holes in wood.  Sometimes wood putty will do, but I prefer to turn flaws like knot holes, bug holes, and cracks into decorative touches.  A friend of mine who is a turner showed me this … Continue reading →

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Then Disaster Struck: Dining Table Repair

Posted on September 4, 2016 by literaryworkshop

We had been eating around our new dining table for about week.  Then one afternoon my oldest daughter and I were sitting in the living room when we heard a tremendous crash from the dining room.  We ran out to … Continue reading →

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Selecting a Vintage Hand Plane: Deal-Breaker vs. Deal-with-It

Posted on June 4, 2016 by literaryworkshop

If you went with me to a flea market or antique shop, I could pick up the hand planes one by one and tell you exactly why I would or wouldn’t buy them based on make, model, and condition. I … Continue reading →

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