[Julie]

Hi Tom
Always try out the router bit setup on some scrap wood that is the same thickness. This may seem obvious, but some people don't think of it and ruin the good piece!
I ALWAYS do samples, just in case.

~Julie~

 

[Julie]

10" and 12" pine WILL warp and you will be disappointed when you see cracks and gaps in your work. Wood is taking on and giving off moisture on a regular basis. Your wood that warped before is simple proof. Part of the fun of woodworking is ripping apart wood and gluing it back together, right guys?

~Julie~

 

[Julie]

ED - Pioneers used lots of things, but I'm not sure they ever spilled beans to stain wood?

~Julie~