Q: Is it just waterborne products that cause a nice, smooth door beforehand to dry rough after staining and finishing when the fibers poke up? How can this be avoided without all the sanding between coats?

Q: We are trying to save money by getting a small dry kiln and drying the lumber ourselves. We are looking at a DH (dehumidifier) electric kiln. The electric company offers us a fantastic rate if we use "off-peak" electricity, which means that we need to shut off the kiln in the afternoon on many days. Is this okay?

Q: We have some dry basswood squares that have a blue or gray stain that goes right through the pieces. This lumber has been accumulating for many months before we dried it. Can you identify the stain?

Q: How can fuzzing when machining basswood be prevented?

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Q: I have started making furniture out of beetle-killed pine. The blue streaks add character indeed. Unfortunately, the suppliers pine is about 16 percent MC and I think I need to get the lumber down to 7 percent MC. The supplier cannot or will not do this for me. What can I do?