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| 48 days ago |
WHAT IS IT ???? - 10 replies What I will tell you is that it’s used with Laminate. Note the angle cut of the tooth. |
| 70 days ago |
Another finish Question - 3 replies I have experience with pre-cat lacquers, I have sprayed automotive finishes (with catalyst) but have never tried a conversion varnish. I’m building a walnut dining table and buffet and have been thinking about using the CV instead of the pre-cat thinking about the durability. Does anybody have any advise regarding the CV, or do you... |
| 161 days ago |
Profit Making Machines - 18 replies For the people who make a living doing woodworking I would like to ask,What tool or machine makes you the most money?Also what tool do you have that you say to yourself, I don’t know how I ever did this without one?Any input welcome.Thanks |
| 224 days ago |
Brittle Veneer ( Quilted Makore) - 12 replies I have a box of Quilted Makore that has been rolled up for quit a few years.I decide to use it for a small project but found that it has gotten very brittle and I can’t unroll it without it cracking and breaking. These are veneer leaves that are about 9 feet long x 10” wide. Can anyone tell me how I can save these pcs?Will a humid... |
| 241 days ago |
A Few Jokes - 5 replies Luigi, a perpetual bachelor, owned one of the biggest and fastest-growing businesses in Miami , a furniture manufacturing shop. Friends convinced him that he needed to take a trip to Italy to check out the latest trends there, and maybe he could meet an available young Italian woman at the same time. As he was checking into a hotel he struck ... |
| 244 days ago |
Sketchup Drawing with Text (Need Help) - 3 replies This is a practice drawing that I’m doing. I’m trying to learn how to make the text wrap around the can.Dave has given me a suggestion that I will try tonight. I just wanted to make a new thread as I highjacked a previous thread. Here is what I have so far. The text is just straight and lined up in front of the cans. when I pan ... |
| 282 days ago |
Roofing Tar Stain - 13 replies I did some experimenting and thought I would share my results. ( Bare with me, I’m a nubie at this )I started with Mineral Spirits and Roofing Tar.Nothing scientific, just 3-4 spoonfuls of tar to about a cup full of thinner. I heard that turpentine is mostly used. The tar thinned out real well and worked great as a wipe on stain. I pull... |
| 287 days ago |
Undermount Drawer Guides - 11 replies What brand do you think is the best for the self closing, (soft close) undermount drawer guides? |
| 309 days ago |
Bar Clamp Caddy - 13 replies Here’s my solution to storing all my bar clamps. Put top and bottom together, drill through top bottom with a forstner bit,Build your box, add a second pc. to the bottom to stop pvc from dropping through.Cut 1 1/2” pvc to length and drop into holes. add some corner blocks for meat to attach some heavy duty wheels.I’ve had th... |
| 313 days ago |
Workshop Pics - 6 replies I uploaded pics of my butcher shop if anyone wants to see. Most of my tools are old and worn out, but I am still willing to run them into the ground. Most of my work is cabinet building, I don’t do kitchens, ( too competitive, and people try to compare my custom prices to box store prices) I do mostly built- in type of cabinetry and co... |
| 338 days ago |
Exterior Shutter Finish - 2 replies I am going to finish some exterior shutters for a client. Not putting on a stain, just clear coat. I was curious to what product you all think might be the best. ( The Shutters are Cedar, not sure what type, kind of looks like spanish cedar but I could be wrong )I prefer to spray the finish. I live in Las Vegas, NV where the sun is brutal o... |
| 366 days ago |
Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer ( Help ) - 1 reply I have had some problems with Pre-cat lifting and/or cracking my veneer. I have heard that spraying to heavy of coats, or coats to close together may do this. My problems has been with paper backed veneers contact cemented onto substrates. Seems like the Pre-cat dissolves the factory glue between the wood veneer and the paper backing. Has an... |
