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"I would go with option 2 or 3. With option 1, even if the plywood seems OK initially…"

James P. Cottingham replied Jun 3, 2015 to Better strength

8 Dec 30, 2015
Reply by Elizabeth Leveques

"What kind of weight are you talking about? It may depend on what you are building. F…"

James P. Cottingham replied Jun 3, 2015 to Better strength

8 Dec 30, 2015
Reply by Elizabeth Leveques

"Looks good. I will have to see how it works when I get back to me shop. "

James P. Cottingham replied May 15, 2015 to Kreg Jig and Screw Length Settings Web App

17 Mar 6, 2017
Reply by Michael Mull

"Have you tried using a roller instead? "

James P. Cottingham replied May 13, 2015 to How do you paint wood furniture?

3 May 18, 2015
Reply by Ken Darga

"I would use three screws. Wet soil can weigh a lot and the pressure on the sides can…"

James P. Cottingham replied Apr 22, 2015 to Raised Garden Bed Construction

2 Apr 22, 2015
Reply by James P. Cottingham

"Woodworking for Mere Mortals has a video and free plans, too. "

James P. Cottingham replied Apr 15, 2015 to Fold-Down Beds

4 Apr 15, 2015
Reply by James P. Cottingham

"I was thinking french cleats, too. Here is a WoodSmith video of that very thing. "

James P. Cottingham replied Apr 10, 2015 to Hanging garage cabinets

7 Apr 11, 2015
Reply by Jay Boutwell

"In addition to the above, I would stain/paint before final assembly. Otherwise, you…"

James P. Cottingham replied Mar 27, 2015 to Should I paint/stain before or after?

6 Mar 29, 2015
Reply by Ronda McElroy

"Not to beat a dead horse but Start Woodworking has an article on hardwood edging. "

James P. Cottingham replied Mar 6, 2015 to Covering Plywood Edges and Surface Finishing

15 Mar 6, 2015
Reply by Johanne Perez

"I don't have a preference as to who makes the edge banding. I usually buy whatever t…"

James P. Cottingham replied Feb 20, 2015 to Covering Plywood Edges and Surface Finishing

15 Mar 6, 2015
Reply by Johanne Perez

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