Formica on MDF for outfeed table?

[Matt Ocel]

John -

Not to be a Cliff Claven but,

The generic name would be "High Pressure Laminate"

[Paul Girouard]

John -

Not to be a Cliff Claven but,

The generic name would be "High Pressure Laminate"

I think I just said that Sammy! Or something similar , ( see post 12) Where Rebeccia? She sure has put on some weight eh

[Matt Ocel]

Sorry bout dat-

I stand corrected.

[Paul Girouard]

Sorry bout dat-

I stand corrected.

Oh I didn't say you where wrong , in fact your post was more correct than mine. BUT I think no matter how many times we say "it's P.Lam / high pressure laminate" , it will continue to be called Formica by most people.

Sorta like the sill vs. stool definition on another thread.

Yes, stool, is more than likely the right term for the part of a window "sill" that's inside the building BUT I think most people would look for a "stool" in the toilet , or hopefully in the toilet

Sill / stool , P.Lam / Formice, Soda / Coke. The list goes on.

[Matt Ocel]

Paul -
I follow your thinking. There could be a whole thread on calling things by the incorrect name.

The one that bothers me the most is when people in the trades call all "Laminated Veneer Lumber" - "Micro Lams".

[Per Swenson]

Paul -
I follow your thinking. There could be a whole thread on calling things by the incorrect name.

The one that bothers me the most is when people in the trades call all "Laminated Veneer Lumber" - "Micro Lams".

Anybody who builds houses knows that Micro Lams are....

Little tiny sheep.

Per

[Matt Ocel]

Anybody who builds houses knows that Micro Lams are....

Little tiny sheep.

Per

I like it, I like it alot.
Can I use that one Per?

[Per Swenson]

Steal away Matt,

We will be here all week, try the veal.
baddooomp.

[Peter Quinn]

Oh I didn't say you where wrong , in fact your post was more correct than mine.

Sorta like the sill vs. stool definition on another thread.

Yes, stool, is more than likely the right term for the part of a window "sill" that's inside the building BUT I think most people would look for a "stool" in the toilet , or hopefully in the toilet

Sill / stool , P.Lam / Formice, Soda / Coke. The list goes on.

Nit picker here. In that other thread I did say the gentleman was wrong, and he was. If you make a 'sill' from interior material, it will fail. Windows have a language that is specific, this is not a matter of semantics. I have had carpenters with some experience send me drawings of custom 'sills' that were in fact stools. Nothing wrong IMO with learning and using the terms.

Formica might be a brand of high pressure laminate, but a stool is not a type of sill. They are in fact two unique parts of a window system.

[Paul Girouard]

Nit picker here. In that other thread I did say the gentleman was wrong, and he was. If you make a 'sill' from interior material, it will fail. Windows have a language that is specific, this is not a matter of semantics. I have had carpenters with some experience send me drawings of custom 'sills' that were in fact stools. Nothing wrong IMO with learning and using the terms.

Formica might be a brand of high pressure laminate, but a stool is not a type of sill. They are in fact two unique parts of a window system.

Your right , of course . But sometimes a guy has to go with the flow , educating clients about construction terms , even common ones like sill and stool can get , ah, tedious to say the least.

One my boss is "hot on" is the difference between a 'deck' and a 'porch', would you want to take a guess at the "difference" between the two? I'd like to hear your take , to see if it matches his.

[Matt Ocel]

A Porch has a roof.

A Deck doesn't.

Would be my guess.

[Paul Girouard]

A Porch has a roof.

A Deck doesn't.

Would be my guess.

Nope.

Interesting you have to use at least 10 characters to post. So much for short, sweet answers

[Matt Ocel]

I believe I had it right for the most part.


I googled Porch vs. Deck.
This is what they had.


Porch
· A porch is a permanent structure covered with a roof, and is permanently affixed to the principal structure.
· A porch may be erected in the front, side or rear yards.
· A porch is considered part of the principle structure and must meet all setback requirements stipulated in the zoning code.
· A porch is a one story structure.
ii. Deck
· A deck is an elevated open structure/platform.
· A deck may be erected in the side or rear yard.
· A deck must meet all setback requirements

[Paul Girouard]

I believe I had it right for the most part.


I googled Porch vs. Deck.
This is what they had.


Porch
· A porch is a permanent structure covered with a roof, and is permanently affixed to the principal structure.
· A porch may be erected in the front, side or rear yards.
· A porch is considered part of the principle structure and must meet all setback requirements stipulated in the zoning code.
· A porch is a one story structure.
ii. Deck
· A deck is an elevated open structure/platform.
· A deck may be erected in the side or rear yard.
· A deck must meet all setback requirements

Ah, No. Still missing a key element.

[Matt Ocel]

I can drink a beer on a porch in the rain without getting wet, and on a deck I can't?