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Jack, that is why you wait until the glue dries. In the hundreds of cabinet doors I have covered (both sides) I have never had a piece of cardboard stick where you couldn't pull it out.

Justin, I have done many cabinet jobs over the years using Formica. Different people have mentioned “sticks” to keep the Formica from touching when applying. I found stiff cardboard works much...

Shims
I have found that vinyl siding works great for shims. When I sided my garage, I cut up a few scrap pieces of vinyl and have used them many times for shims.

Bill, I built this one from the YouTube video by Laney Shaughnessy and I love it. (It is a three-part video) Very well-done video.
Lanny does a great job of explaining how he built it.
I use it...

Thanks for all the feedback, guys. I like the new togglers, and the fischers anchors, I was not aware of these new products. I'm going to add them to my parts box. I have used the plastic...

I have always hated to use drywall hangers if I couldn't hit a stud. The molly fasteners were always my go to fastener. Now there are so many other fasteners out there. Any thoughts on some you may...

Heard this from a friend when drilling carpet. Take a heavy-duty black coat hanger. Cut off a piece 3 or 4" long. Using a wire cutters, cut a very sharp angle on one end. Insert the other end in...

Here is a basement bar which my son built. 487342487343487341

Thanks for some good ideas to think about. Last night daughter-in-law went thru each thread. She was impressed with all the feedback and ideas. This will give them something to think about and decide...

I had thought of using the Melamine. Is Melamine the real thin white material that is laminated onto 3/4" partical board? If that is the stuff, I thought that the surface would not last that long...

My Son built a new house about five years ago. In the walk-in kitchen pantry, they installed wire shelving. They are not happy with the wire shelving. He would like to replace it with something...

481089Does anyone have any idea where I can purchase two hold-down clamps for a Porter Cable Model 330 Hand Sander?
They have been discontinued by the manufacture. I have tried Ebay, and all over...

Tom, I just purchased one of these flexible drill shafts. It only takes the hex drive drill bits. I used to get into a tight spot on my golf cart drilling metal. It worked great.
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Rich, about 30 years ago when I was into cabinet work I made a jig for drilling the holes for spindle racks for my drill press. It worked great. I made some as long as 12'. All I used was a piece of...

I have many old cement bits 1/8" to 1/2" which need to be sharpened. Has anyone used the 250 to sharpen them? As far as split point, I have very few.
With the need to replace the grinding wheel on...

I purchased the DD 250 when they first came out years ago. I'm sure have paid for it several times. I must have sharpened a couple of hundred bits without replacing the stone. It is slow but, does...

Steve, I don't recall what model it was. I tried to find it on the internet and couldn't recognize the one we had. Maybe not even made anymore?
All I know is they were a back saving machine. I will...

About 20 years ago I purchased a stair climber for our department at work. They are fantastic. One issue is, if the battery is not charged like George said the climber will run out of power. However,...

Derek, I have cut many sheets of both V-32, and countertop formica with my table saw, using a sharp fine tooth blade like others have said. One think to watch for is that formica does not go under...

Here's a little tip for saving the remainder of the jar. When I finish using it, I "pad" down the remainder of the putty then, fill the remainder of the jar with water to the top. Then put the...

Thanks Ray, and John. Yes, shoppok is the one I was looking for.
I appreciate your help.

Is there anyone out there who knows of a company in Lower Michigan which reconditions all Delta power tools?
I found it about a year ago and saved it to my favorites on my computer however, somehow...

I have a treated 4x4 pole which I put a flange (sold at the nurseries for bird poles) about 48" from the ground.
From the ground to under the flange I put an 8" galvanized circular heat duct pipe. ...

I have used my TS which works great (I use a fine tooth blade such as a plywood blade) but normally, I use my small 4" hand grinder. Like several said wrap a piece of cardboard around then, mark it...

I purchased the Bondo Fiberglass Resin at Lowes. Lowes web site says it can be used on wood. In the Lowes Q & A someone said it states Polyester on the label. Someone said it does not contain wax....