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With the Kreg, the drilled hole doesn't go through the end of the piece. The self-tapping screw takes care of that. That's also why you don't need the pilot hole in the target piece. The biggest...

You should be able to make it work OK. Make adjustments to the collar on the bit and the width setting on the jig if necessary. Use some scrap for test holes and drive screws in to make sure that the...

That's what I'm referring to. Having the stain bleed through the plywood from the pads would be weird, but it could transfer if the plywood had been used before and stained by clamping, and the...

The other staining is definitely from the pads. Having it bleed all the way through the ply is unlikely, however... Is it possible that the piece of ply had been used as a caul before this glue-up? I...

Thanks, guys. Looks like that's probably the best way to get the proper finish. I appreciate the help!

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I'm getting ready to finish a bed for my daughter, and I'm not quite sure of the best way to do it. The headboard and footboard are connected by the side rails with knock-down...

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I refaced my cabinets last year and read that same book. I'm not very knowledgeable on some of the limitations of contact cement, but it is widely used in refacing, which would mean that...

Ken,
Yes, those problems may be, and hopefully are, rare. That is why I mentioned that maybe I just had some bad luck. All combinations of 2 upper arms, 3 riser blocks and one base (WMH ruled out...

My PM had the same coplanar issues without the riser. There are well-documented problems with the riser blocks that made the problem worse. I was advised by WMH and local saw tech service folks not...

Ken -

I can't comment on the Rikon, but I do have some experience with the Powermatic. I purchased, and subsequently had to return one, about six months ago. I've read some good reviews on it as...

Thanks, guys. 5 coats it is. As much as I wanted to put the project to bed (pun intended), the more the better with this one. And, like you said Steve, I hope that the added time gives the finish...

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I'm just putting the finishing touches on a cherry crib (the same heirloom plan from Woodsmith that many others have done), and I've got a nagging feeling that I need to put on a few...

You may want to try routerbitworld.com as well. Inexpensive prices, quick turnaround, and $1 shipping. Regarding your list of manufacturers, I stay away from Porter Cable bits. I've had bad...