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  1. Wood and finish choice for exterior cabinets.

    I've been asked to build some cabinets for a friend's outdoor kitchen. The kitchen is covered but has no walls so it is still exposed to the outdoor air.

    He has not specified any material. Can...
  2. Yep. Very similar. I'm sure that's it. Thanks...

    Yep. Very similar. I'm sure that's it. Thanks all! Sorry for not including the "score" in original post. I've edited it now!
  3. Estate sale score... Chisel help ID please.

    So, my daughter and I pulled up into a nice estate sale late this morning-remember, this is in Georgia-where a Handyman 102 is considered a priceless antique.

    We go into the garage and see-believe...
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    Oh, yeah. One thing I forgot. I'm skeptical...

    Oh, yeah. One thing I forgot. I'm skeptical about whether the Blum Corner drawers will work because my opening from the corner to the edge of the face frame is only around 10.5 inches which would...
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    Base cabinet corner recommendation.

    I am building my kitchen cabinets and am at a dilemma as to how to best utilize my corner. One thing for certain, I'm using face frame cabinetry and Blum hinges with flat panel flush fitting cherry...
  6. Source for QSWO veneer for an old Singer sewing machine.

    I'm helping a friend with an old sewing machine that needs some veneer work. I need to get some figured WO veneer as well as oak "sub" veneer. I only need about 5 SF of veneer and even less of the...
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    I would like to offer a slightly different take. ...

    I would like to offer a slightly different take. Unless you are in VERY tight quarters, I would recommend getting the MightyMite instead of the Q4. I have the previous generation MM4 and it's the...
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    I'm pretty sure it is considered a stearated...

    I'm pretty sure it is considered a stearated paper. That being said, both Jeff Weiss at Target Coatings and Jeff Jewitt at Homestead Finishing are on record as saying that using high quality-and the...
  9. Scott. 99.99999994 percent of the time, I'll...

    Scott. 99.99999994 percent of the time, I'll yield to your finishing acumen compared to mine, but in this case-particularly with Target Coatings, Jeff Weiss has mentioned several times in his forum...
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    Great Customer Service

    I am going to start using some shellac and traditional varnishes and heard that Pratt and Lambert 38 is very good so I looked for an online source. I found http://www.hardwoodlumberandmore.com. ...
  11. Be careful with Waterborne finishes over red oak....

    Be careful with Waterborne finishes over red oak. I'm no expert, but from what I've read there are Ph problems with the red oak and WB finish. Target Coatings recommends a barrier coat of fresh...
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    I really like it. The only thing I would've done...

    I really like it. The only thing I would've done differently on a nice furniture piece like this woould be to use premium undermount slides instead of the side mounts. I've used Blum tandems which...
  13. Help! Deadline approaching...Lee Valley Surface or Inset vise....

    I do most of my planing against a stop, but every now and then I find the need to hold stuff between dogs lengthwise on my bench. As I see it, the Surface vise is less expensive, has quick release,...
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    I don't know what kind of blade you're using in...

    I don't know what kind of blade you're using in that TS, but I STRONGLY suggest using a Freud Thin Kerf Rip in any portable TS. I use one in my Bosch. Buy two and get something to clean them with...
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    I used SG, then got a bottle of PitchRx and IMO...

    I used SG, then got a bottle of PitchRx and IMO it works better, faster than the SG.
  16. Biting the bullet on a smart phone....any advice? Woodworking/Carpentry apps?

    I really need to be able to take pics and send them instantly for my job-carpentry/remodel/cabinetry, etc. Are there any apps out there that are useful in woodworking? I went to look at phones today...
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    Upcoming Powermatic promotions?

    I'm thinking about getting the 701 mortiser but the current price of 479 is holding me back somewhat. I know Jet/Powermatic runs specials from time to time and was wondering if anyone knew of a...
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    I would return the Sears blades also and oreder...

    I would return the Sears blades also and oreder the Freud thin kerf rip. Thin kerf is a great help on underpowered saws. Actually, I'd order two and something to keep the blades clean between...
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    Help with door repair please...

    A friend has asked me to repair an entertainment center door that was pulled off its hinges. This job will be a NOT FOR PROFIT. Finish is dark cherry/faux cherry dull satin or matte. Hinges are...
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    Red oak-need grain contrast-waterborne?

    I've been commissioned to build a gun cabinet for a customer who wants a very pronounced "grainy" look with sharp contrasts between the grain and the field of the piece. I think that flat sawn red...
  21. A note on turbine noise...I use a Minimite 4 Fuji...

    A note on turbine noise...I use a Minimite 4 Fuji (the "loud" one) with the turbine about 16=18 feet from the booth and never even notice the noise. I'm sure it's there, but when I'm spraying, I'm...
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    Stephen's Absolutely right on this one. Please...

    Stephen's Absolutely right on this one. Please consider the prefinished ply(I prefer domestic, but it cost much more than Chiwood-you get what you pay for). Domestic prefinished will cost less than...
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    Gravity gun vs. siphon?

    I bought the Fuji combo about a month before they changed over to the new style gun that has the fan adjustment on the side rather than the air cap. I am satisfied with my results so far, but the...
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    Sorry, I should've been more specific. I have...

    Sorry, I should've been more specific. I have the ever-popular builder special white cabinets that go to the ceiling. Going from left to right, the white crown starts with a return to the wall,...
  25. Yet another cleaning spray gun question.

    In the process of cleaning the gun after WB painting, I've noticed the leavings of paint in the threaded area that the nozzle screws into. Is it ok to shoot a little water in that opening to and...
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