I've had both a 12v dewalt, and currently a 18v dewalt. Over the years, they have both been severely abused and used. They feel solid in your hand versus some of the others that feel like my 3yr...
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I've had both a 12v dewalt, and currently a 18v dewalt. Over the years, they have both been severely abused and used. They feel solid in your hand versus some of the others that feel like my 3yr...
always measure from flat to inside/outside cut, or inside to outside cut. mark outside corners whenever you can(wrapping a column).
Not sure is this is 100% accurate or not, but when buying rough lumber, I've been told that a drum sander is a good idea. I made a solid cherry entertainment center for a client, and bought all my...
I think it brings out the grain and heartwood colors more if you use the conditioner Stephen. JMO
Well, well done. This looks like something worth the effort to update your homeowners insurance to include it. A second on Glenns comment that you deserve a new tool. "I did'nt want to buy it...
Larry, if there is one thing I could tell you to...
Larry, if there is one thing I could tell you to do, it would be to spend 4 to 5 times as long making a jig for whatever you do, as you do making the joint. Support support support. A well made jig...
Thank you everybody for your replies. I am new...
Thank you everybody for your replies. I am new at the whole message board genre, and I was a little leery at first. What I have learned, is how little I know about what I am doing, both in my...
I agree with Paul, a good quality oscillating jigsaw with good blades can really accomplish a lot. Heironimus BOSCH invented (I think). So Bosch, or one similar would be good(150 to 220 dollars)....
I've been on my own as a trim carpenter for about a year now, and the work has dried up somewhat. The odd built-in or trim job has kept us afloat, but I've been getting discouraged. An acquaitance...
What are your options? Table saw, biscuit joiner, router, jointer, etc.?
Looks nice, are you going to use repeaters for components or are they going to be in another piece of furniture? Also, how are you going to stiffen the top accross that long run? Those are the only...
If your friend is going to dry our the PT, I would advise not starting any cutting ou fitting until this is done, and the wood will twist, shrink, and do all sorts of nasty things. I'm with Alan on...
Do you want something mobile, freestanding, knock-down, etc. ? I don't have any plans, these were just some choices I wondered about. A good place to start would be one of those small building...
I'm in Gainesville florida area, and would like to know different ways others price built ins, specifically entertainment centers.