<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">
	<channel>
		<title><![CDATA[ForumTotal.com - Hobbies, Crafts & DIY Projects]]></title>
		<link>https://forumtotal.com/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ForumTotal.com - https://forumtotal.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<generator>MyBB</generator>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[How can i fix miter joints that gap on a bookshelf?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-miter-joints-that-gap-on-a-bookshelf</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=357">Grace.S</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-miter-joints-that-gap-on-a-bookshelf</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get into woodworking and decided to make a simple bookshelf, but my miter joints keep ending up with tiny gaps no matter how carefully I measure and cut. I’m using a basic miter saw and I’ve checked that the angle is set to 45 degrees, but something’s off. Is there a trick to getting them perfectly flush, or is this just something that always needs filling and sanding?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get into woodworking and decided to make a simple bookshelf, but my miter joints keep ending up with tiny gaps no matter how carefully I measure and cut. I’m using a basic miter saw and I’ve checked that the angle is set to 45 degrees, but something’s off. Is there a trick to getting them perfectly flush, or is this just something that always needs filling and sanding?]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[How do i get the lid cuts square on a table saw for a keepsake box?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-get-the-lid-cuts-square-on-a-table-saw-for-a-keepsake-box</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1216">PatrickT</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-get-the-lid-cuts-square-on-a-table-saw-for-a-keepsake-box</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box, but I can’t get the lid to fit snugly without sanding it so much the gap becomes obvious. My main issue seems to be getting the initial cuts for the lid perfectly square on my basic table saw.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box, but I can’t get the lid to fit snugly without sanding it so much the gap becomes obvious. My main issue seems to be getting the initial cuts for the lid perfectly square on my basic table saw.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[How can i fix gaps and get square miter joints with a jig?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-gaps-and-get-square-miter-joints-with-a-jig</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1205">Ella_W</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-fix-gaps-and-get-square-miter-joints-with-a-jig</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box, but I keep messing up the miter joints on the corners. They either have a tiny gap or aren’t perfectly square when I clamp them, even though I’m using a miter saw and a jig. What’s the trick to getting that seamless fit?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box, but I keep messing up the miter joints on the corners. They either have a tiny gap or aren’t perfectly square when I clamp them, even though I’m using a miter saw and a jig. What’s the trick to getting that seamless fit?]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Why is my cabinet spray finish gritty after thinning and adjusting air?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-is-my-cabinet-spray-finish-gritty-after-thinning-and-adjusting-air</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1835">Ella33</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-is-my-cabinet-spray-finish-gritty-after-thinning-and-adjusting-air</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get a really smooth, even coat with my spray gun on this cabinet project, but I keep ending up with a slightly gritty texture. I’ve thinned the paint according to the can, checked the air pressure, and kept my passes consistent, so I’m not sure what I’m missing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get a really smooth, even coat with my spray gun on this cabinet project, but I keep ending up with a slightly gritty texture. I’ve thinned the paint according to the can, checked the air pressure, and kept my passes consistent, so I’m not sure what I’m missing.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[How can i tighten miter joints on a planter box with basic hand tools?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-tighten-miter-joints-on-a-planter-box-with-basic-hand-tools</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1708">Luke.J</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-tighten-miter-joints-on-a-planter-box-with-basic-hand-tools</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to build a simple wooden planter box for my balcony, but my miter joints keep coming out with tiny gaps no matter how carefully I measure and cut. I don’t have a fancy table saw, just a basic miter box and hand saw. Is this just something I have to live with using hand tools, or is there a trick to getting them truly tight?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to build a simple wooden planter box for my balcony, but my miter joints keep coming out with tiny gaps no matter how carefully I measure and cut. I don’t have a fancy table saw, just a basic miter box and hand saw. Is this just something I have to live with using hand tools, or is there a trick to getting them truly tight?]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[How do i get perfect miter joints on a planter box?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-get-perfect-miter-joints-on-a-planter-box</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1921">Matthew35</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-get-perfect-miter-joints-on-a-planter-box</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to build a simple wooden planter box for my balcony, but I keep messing up the miter joints for the corners. No matter how carefully I measure and set my miter saw, there’s always a slight gap when I dry-fit the pieces. Is there a trick to getting these cuts perfectly square, or is it mostly about practice and accepting small imperfections?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to build a simple wooden planter box for my balcony, but I keep messing up the miter joints for the corners. No matter how carefully I measure and set my miter saw, there’s always a slight gap when I dry-fit the pieces. Is there a trick to getting these cuts perfectly square, or is it mostly about practice and accepting small imperfections?]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[What’s the best way to fix dry spots when spraying a wooden cabinet?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-fix-dry-spots-when-spraying-a-wooden-cabinet</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2303">Ronald61</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-fix-dry-spots-when-spraying-a-wooden-cabinet</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get a clean, even coat with my spray gun on a large wooden cabinet, but I keep getting these annoying dry spots and a rough texture. I’m following the can’s instructions for thinning and distance, so I’m wondering if the humidity in my garage is throwing things off.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to get a clean, even coat with my spray gun on a large wooden cabinet, but I keep getting these annoying dry spots and a rough texture. I’m following the can’s instructions for thinning and distance, so I’m wondering if the humidity in my garage is throwing things off.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[What’s the best way to prevent bubbles in resin coasters?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-prevent-bubbles-in-resin-coasters</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1058">Hannah.H</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-prevent-bubbles-in-resin-coasters</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a set of matching coasters using resin, but I keep getting tiny bubbles trapped right in the middle of the design no matter how carefully I mix. I’ve tried warming the resin and using a lighter, but it just seems to make the problem worse on these smaller pours.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a set of matching coasters using resin, but I keep getting tiny bubbles trapped right in the middle of the design no matter how carefully I mix. I’ve tried warming the resin and using a lighter, but it just seems to make the problem worse on these smaller pours.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[How do i fix tiny gaps in miter joints when using hand tools?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-fix-tiny-gaps-in-miter-joints-when-using-hand-tools</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=829">MadisonW</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-fix-tiny-gaps-in-miter-joints-when-using-hand-tools</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box, but I keep messing up the miter joints on the corners. No matter how carefully I measure and set my saw, there’s always a tiny gap that throws everything off. Has anyone else struggled with getting these cuts perfect, especially when working with hand tools?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box, but I keep messing up the miter joints on the corners. No matter how carefully I measure and set my saw, there’s always a tiny gap that throws everything off. Has anyone else struggled with getting these cuts perfect, especially when working with hand tools?]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[What’s the best way to fix gaps in miter joints on a wooden side table?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-fix-gaps-in-miter-joints-on-a-wooden-side-table</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2067">SavannahPB</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-fix-gaps-in-miter-joints-on-a-wooden-side-table</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to build a simple wooden side table, but my miter joints keep coming out with tiny gaps no matter how carefully I measure and cut. I’m using a basic miter saw and I’ve checked that the blade is at a perfect 45-degree angle, so I’m not sure what I’m missing. Is there a specific technique for clamping or trimming that helps close those seams before gluing?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to build a simple wooden side table, but my miter joints keep coming out with tiny gaps no matter how carefully I measure and cut. I’m using a basic miter saw and I’ve checked that the blade is at a perfect 45-degree angle, so I’m not sure what I’m missing. Is there a specific technique for clamping or trimming that helps close those seams before gluing?]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[How should i fix gaps in hand-cut dovetails: jig or practice?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-should-i-fix-gaps-in-hand-cut-dovetails-jig-or-practice</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:46:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1418">Harper91</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-should-i-fix-gaps-in-hand-cut-dovetails-jig-or-practice</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box, but my hand-cut dovetails are still coming out with small gaps even after careful marking. I’m wondering if I should just invest in a quality jig to get consistent results, or if that’s giving up on developing the skill properly.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box, but my hand-cut dovetails are still coming out with small gaps even after careful marking. I’m wondering if I should just invest in a quality jig to get consistent results, or if that’s giving up on developing the skill properly.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[Should i keep grout lines even on mosaic coasters?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-keep-grout-lines-even-on-mosaic-coasters</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:19:47 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1929">Zachary_D</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-keep-grout-lines-even-on-mosaic-coasters</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a set of matching coasters using a simple mosaic tile technique, but I can’t get the grout lines to stay even and clean. Every time I think I’ve pressed the tiles in perfectly, the spacing shifts a little when I apply the grout, and the final look is just messy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a set of matching coasters using a simple mosaic tile technique, but I can’t get the grout lines to stay even and clean. Every time I think I’ve pressed the tiles in perfectly, the spacing shifts a little when I apply the grout, and the final look is just messy.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[How do i choose the right wick size for beeswax candles?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-choose-the-right-wick-size-for-beeswax-candles</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=573">VioletZP</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-choose-the-right-wick-size-for-beeswax-candles</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make my own beeswax candles, but I can’t get the wick size right for the container I’m using. Every time, it either drowns in wax or burns way too fast and sooty. How do you figure out the proper wick for a specific diameter and wax type?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make my own beeswax candles, but I can’t get the wick size right for the container I’m using. Every time, it either drowns in wax or burns way too fast and sooty. How do you figure out the proper wick for a specific diameter and wax type?]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[What is the best way to fix gaps in mitered joints for a wooden keepsake box?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-is-the-best-way-to-fix-gaps-in-mitered-joints-for-a-wooden-keepsake-box</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=655">Anthony.W</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-is-the-best-way-to-fix-gaps-in-mitered-joints-for-a-wooden-keepsake-box</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box with mitered corners, but I can’t get them to close up tight without a tiny gap on one side. My clamps and corner tape just aren’t doing the trick, and I’m wondering if my saw blade or my technique is the real issue here.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make a simple wooden keepsake box with mitered corners, but I can’t get them to close up tight without a tiny gap on one side. My clamps and corner tape just aren’t doing the trick, and I’m wondering if my saw blade or my technique is the real issue here.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[What fabric works best to soak beeswax evenly into wraps?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-fabric-works-best-to-soak-beeswax-evenly-into-wraps</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1885">Kevin_J</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-fabric-works-best-to-soak-beeswax-evenly-into-wraps</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make my own beeswax food wraps, but I can’t get the wax to soak into the fabric evenly. Some spots end up thick and sticky while others are too thin to seal properly. I’m not sure if my iron is too hot or if I’m using the wrong kind of cloth.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to make my own beeswax food wraps, but I can’t get the wax to soak into the fabric evenly. Some spots end up thick and sticky while others are too thin to seal properly. I’m not sure if my iron is too hot or if I’m using the wrong kind of cloth.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>