@Danny: If you're set up to spray, I'd investigate using a 2-part conversion varnish. I just finished some institutional pieces (tables, benches) with ML Campbell's Krystal conversion varnish, and...
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@Danny: If you're set up to spray, I'd investigate using a 2-part conversion varnish. I just finished some institutional pieces (tables, benches) with ML Campbell's Krystal conversion varnish, and...
It's always the apparently easy things which trick me up. A client wanted continuous hinges on a piece, black. I couldn't find a source of black piano hinges, so I figured I'd just hit some piano...
I've used a 1# cut of shellac on woods before staining to better minimize the "dark end grain" thing...now I've been asked to re-finish some rock maple countertops. I'm a little concerned about...
I just replaced, for the third time, the pad for my 125. Like you, I use it daily for my business. My Festool dealer says it's the Achilles Heel of Festool, and knocked 20% off the replacement pad so...
Haven't seen the mark. I'll see it next week. I'm thinking that the vase might have had really old, compacted felt on it's bottom (think lots of condensation cycles), and scuffed the table.
Thanks...
Scott, It's not up to me...it's the client's call. They don't want to necessarily hide the table...they just don't trust themselves around it. I bandied about different options...cheap covers,...
Steve, I was wondering if there were grades of felt, like steel wool, for instance; some softer than others.
I might go with 1/4"MDF core sapele....I just don't want something that'll get weird...
Another shot...a detail of the sliding dovetail I used to hold the apron to the expanding leaves. Don't worry, I cleaned up the end grain of the apron.
This picture was taken by a professional...
A client wants me to make matching table pads for a table I've just completed, and I'd like to use a velvet-smooth felt for backing the pads. Anybody done something like this, and know a source? I...
Ken, what Joe said about HP vs. Volume is correct. I don't know how large your project is, but a little pancake compressor will cycle on a bunch if you are using it to spray. I actually rigged a...
Ken, I've had good luck with a gravity-feed conversion gun made by Husky at HD....'bout $70.00. During February I shared some shop space down in NYC with some "crazy high-end" furniture...
1/4"-20 then. Maybe I got it confused with 10-24. I don't know my fastener lore. "That" aisle in the hardware store makes my brain hurt.
But the fence is on and working....must return to shop....
Mike....I took the plunge and bought several different thread combos.....turns out I needed a 1/4"-24. I'm out about 64 cents in extra fasteners.
The table is made by Jessem.....it's embossed on the...
Nice looking router jig, Joe. I was going to suggest the same.
The title just 'bout says it all. I can't find the tightening bolts for my Jessem router lift's fence. So before I go buy every thread size available, can anyone tell me the size and thread count of...
I'm looking for input and experiences with magnetic or clasp closers/ stops for Euro cup-hinged inset doors for a kitchen cabinet project.
My experience has been that the ones sold by Amerock and...
In the past, I've done two passes on my mortiser....1st pass with the long of the board to the left, then a second pass with the long of the board to the right. If you roughly center the bit before...
My supplier stocks two grades, A and B. The B grade has patches in places (maybe 2-3/side), which is fine for drawer stock, which is what I use it for. 15mm (~5/8") BB in B grade costs me...
I'm in the last stages of finishing a maple trestle-legged table. I'm finding that the BLO/Varn/Turps mix I'm using has a tad more gloss than I'd like. I'm considering doing one last coat applied...
I guess the title says it all. I've been shooting a pre-cat Sherwood high-build white lacquer on MDF for paint grade cabinets and furnishings. The only issue I've had is with the edges of the MDF,...
The Provantage guys and gals have shipped me replacement parts via overnight air, at no cost whatsoever. They also include a pre-paid UPS sticker (let's think about that....PRE-PAID) for you to send...
Jim, I've used both. Although they are not my favorite saws, you really have to admire the good ol' 706- there have probably been more houses built frame-to-finish with that saw than every other...
Mo' pics.
All in all, The saw/ vac combo works pretty well, but I wouldn't go thinking about using it on an oriental rug. I do really like the stackable feature of the vacuum and tools- I know...
I know there's been a bunch of web space devoted to the whole GCSS debate. I'm posting this because 1)I've recently purchased one of the last Festool TS 65's around, 16 some-odd feet of aluminum...
-Drill Press. Some people can't live without them, understandably so. I've been able to survive without one. (OK, I do have one, but it has needed a belt for about 7 years and is currently used as a...