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THE STANDARD IN SANDERS provided by a table saw far outshines those in a radial arm saw. Your comments on having to move the material rather than the saw apply only to crosscutting with the radial arm saw. To rip on a radial arm saw (a process we do not recommend due to a number of safety concerns) you still need to move the material. A table saw provides a larger area of support and an adjustable fence to guide the work. If you haven't used a table saw, then you may be missing an opportunity to learn first hand the benefits of the machine. — David Thiel, senior editor How Long Should I Let My Lumber Sit Before Starting a Project? How long do you need to store lumber purchased rough-cut from a lumber yard before starting to work? I purchased some 6/4 poplar to make raised-panel closet doors, and I don't want the wood warping after it's worked. Tom Wehmeier Cincinnati, Ohio The answer depends on how damp the wood was when you bought it. If it's been kiln-dried and stored inside, wait two or three weeks before jumping into the project. If it's air-dried or been stored outside, wait a little longer or — better yet—get a moisture meter and check the moisture content. A lot of people ask us about their meters, too. They wonder what moisture content is right before they start cutting up their wood pile. There are charts and maps that can guide you, but here's what we recommend. If you're going to build something out of maple, use your meter to check the moisture content of a piece of furniture that is maple and has been in your house for a while. If the numbers are close, you're ready to go. — Christopher Schwarz, senior editor WRITE TO US Every day we get questions from readers on all subjects about their woodworking. Some are letters; many are e-mail messages.We are more than happy to share our woodworking experience with you by answering your questions or adding some clarity to whatever aspect of your craft you are unsure about. In addition to the hundreds we answer privately every month, we want to share the best questions here with readers. Send your questions via e-mail to popwood@fwpubs.com. Or send us a note by mail to: Popular Woodworking, Q&A, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207. Clayton Spindle Sanders are built in the USA with precision balanced spindles, oversized bearings, and a premium Baldor induction Motor. • Benchtop and • Large table surface full-sized, professional • Built-in dust port models • Quick-change drums Clayton tackles the toughest sanding jobs...smoothly. FREE COLOR CATALOG, call: 1-800-971-5050 clayton machine corp 9CLAYT0N Spindle Sanders royaloak, mi 48068-0520 Circle #101 on information card. Circle #114 on information card. |
