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Dont know the right terminology - but i need a supplier for this..hehe

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depictureboy

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19 days ago

I am making a shadobox display case. The back sits in a rabbet in the frame. I need to find some of those dohickeys they use on the back of pictureframes to help keep the back in place but then allow the person to open it up if they want to change some things.

I have the backpiece flush with the back of the sides, so I need something that lays flush…it would also need to use small screws as I only have 3/8ths worth of wood to work with…

Thanks for any ideas…

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

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lew

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Scott Bryan

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19 days ago

It sounds like you are wanting a point driver. They are not cheap but, if you are going to do any framing at all, they are worth the money.

You can also use brad nails and needle nose pliers but the push points are easier and hold better.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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a1Jim

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19 days ago

Try woodworkers Supply

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Gary

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19 days ago

Hobby/craft store has those things

-- Gary, DeKalb Texas

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depictureboy

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19 days ago

Lew that is exactly what I was looking for THANKS!!!!!!

Scott…those wont work for me because the back is flush together(the back may even be a little proud of the sides)

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

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lew

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19 days ago

I couldn’t remember what they were called, either! But I had a whole bag of them in the shop. Bought them to hold the backs on a bunch of triangular flag cases. Hope you post the display case when it’s finished.

Lew

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depictureboy

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18 days ago

I will, but it will be after xmas since my mom follows my blog…hehe

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

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UnionLabel

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18 days ago

John, try Michaels they should have a variety of sizes and will be alot cheaper than a woodworkers supply store.
They have an entire picture frame department. I have even bought frame material from mine to make my own frames.

-- Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy-May all your dovetails fit tight and right the first time

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depictureboy

306 posts in 536 days


18 days ago

Michaels was the first place I looked. The lady in the Framing department had no idea what I was talking about, and when I showed her she promptly told me they do not carry those type of items…<sigh>

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

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Kent Shepherd

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18 days ago

Doesn’t it amaze you that woodworkers always seem to know what a dohickey is, whatever your personal application?

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

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