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Fine Woodworking Editors
As part of last week's Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event that took place here at Fine Woodworking, we asked you for questions about handtools. We promised answers from the experts at the show. Here they are:
Building Windows
John Ladd wanted a source of information about making windows. For that, we turned to our colleagues at Fine Homebuilding magazine, which published an article on making your own window sash. Here's a link: http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/how-to/articles/making-window-sash.aspx?LangType=1033&ac=fp
Drying Lumber
Garrett Blair asked, "What is the fastest way to dry a piece of green wood out to make it suitable for turning, other than air drying" One common alternative to air-drying wood destined to be turned is to swaddle it in paper grocery bags, which not only absorb moisture from the wood but also modulate the rate of drying. Here's a link to an article: http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/paper-bag-drying.html
Preventing Corrosion
"Islandman," a new woodworker in Florida, wanted ot know how to minimize salt-air corrosion on his new hand tools. For that, we turned to Tom Lie-Nielsen, who recorded his answer. Take a look:
