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Struggling drill into hardwoods
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Has anyone had any problems drilling into hardwoods? I normally build with softer woods and sheet goods but over the weekend I put together a hardwood face frame and found that I got some wood burn…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Al Barale Sep 3, 2011.
Designing and dimensions
I just wondered how everyone else goes about deciding what dimensions to use for frame widths etc. How do you come up with height vs length vs depth ratio's. I have looked at Fibonacci's golden ratio…Continue
Started May 20, 2011
How did they join this do you think?
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Okay so I am basically tearing into every piece of furniture that I can find to see how it is constructed and joined in my aim of self improvement. So I have been looking at my coffee table that was…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by mo khan May 23, 2011.
How do you build something like this?
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Anyone got a clue or built something like the wall cabinet in this picture? I am thinking that it will be made with a veneer covering a frame? Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jay Boutwell Apr 27, 2011.
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Pantry slides for heavy application
Recently purchased two 96" tall pantry cabinets that are 23" deep that only came with two adjustable shelves and two fixed, (one at about 55" and one at the very bottom). Shelf holes in the walls are drilled 2" O.C. Like most store-bought…Continue
Tags: drawer, slides, pantry, pull-out, 75-Lb
Started by Paul Coon in General Woodworking Aug 11.
Miter Saw Recommendation
I’m looking to upgrade my miter saw. I’m willing to invest a good amount of money to get one with the precision pocket hole joinery requires. Would anyone like to offer a recommended model?
Started by Joe Racz in Beginners' Zone Jul 22.
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Not Pleased With Pocket Hole Construction
Several months ago, I purchased the Kreg K4MS so that I could build the Lego Table as outlined on the companion "buildsomething" web site which exclusively uses pocket hole construction. I have considerable experience with conventional…
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Thanks a mil. I owe you some beers which you can cash in on whenever you are in and around Jhb.
Hi Alex
Do you perhaps have a sketchup plan for the floating shelf you did? I really like the design. Being a rookie, I am OK with following a plan, not so good with doing it myself. In particular I am quite interested on how you assembled the white painted section of the floating shelf. Thanks in advance.
Hi Jim, thanks for that. that is a sure easier way that what I used on my last project. I put a dado in each of the sides of the drawer and then added a "L" shaped piece from the inside of the top that would run inside the dado. There are a 100 ways to fit a drawer!
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Hi Alex, here are a couple of pics of how i did the drawers.
Because these drawers won't be used that frequently I opted just to install guides made from some leftover 3/8 hardboard for the bottom and a couple of pieces of 2x scrap for the sides.