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  0 Thread: A good set of cobalt twist drills??
Post: RE: A good set of cobalt twist drills??
I spent 17 years many years ago at various divisions of United Greenfield. That and a buck gets you a cup of Joe. But please look for different results with your choice of drill material when drilling...
 AzFred Woodworking Power Tools 18 12,567 01-12-2017, 05:07 PM
  0 Thread: Recommend a glue
Post: Re: Recommend a glue
Years ago I represented a well known glue manufacturer, including the product shown below. This product is actually a repurposed laminating adhesive used in laminate lay up. [br] Follow printed direct...
 AzFred Woodworking 4 4,157 03-03-2016, 06:24 AM
  0 Thread: Butler Tray Hinges
Post: Re: Butler Tray Hinges
Another idea:[br][br] Lid Hinge - 90° (http://www.hardwaresource.com/hinges/specialty-hinges/chest-hinges-box-hinges-lid-supports/chest-box-lid-hinges/lid-support-hinge-up-opening)
 AzFred Woodworking 5 10,684 02-03-2016, 07:25 AM
  0 Thread: Butler Tray Hinges
Post: Re: Butler Tray Hinges
Most bar tops that I've seen use mortise cylinder hinges in passageways. That said, if you plan to rest the hatch against a wall etc., a detent isn't needed but a solid brass hinge might be a good th...
 AzFred Woodworking 5 10,684 02-01-2016, 10:35 AM
  0 Thread: Butler Tray Hinges
Post: Re: Butler Tray Hinges
Carolyn; [br]See the butler hinge here with a view of the spring. Butler Hinge with spring view (http://woodworker.com/search.asp?search=872287) [br]The hinge that Steve referenced for bi-fold doors...
 AzFred Woodworking 5 10,684 02-01-2016, 07:12 AM
  0 Thread: purchase dowel online
Post: Re: purchase dowel online
Woodworkers Supply ships to Canada from Casper WY and 5/8" X 48" is a stock standard item. [br] [br]www.woodworker.com (http://www.woodworker.com)
AzFred Woodworking 4 3,401 01-17-2016, 08:09 AM
  0 Thread: No More Watco at My HD
Post: Re: No More Watco at My HD
My nearest HD has dropped Deft but another about 30 miles away has a good supply. Home Depot has been a very poor source for my woodworking requirements and I have built other relationships for finish...
 AzFred Woodworking 7 4,364 12-31-2015, 07:25 AM
  0 Thread: Lumber sources - Group Buy deliver to D/FW (still happen?)
Post: Re: Lumber sources - Group Buy deliver to D/FW (st...
Lumber prices have been on the increase but try Brazos and Dakota,
 AzFred Woodworking 2 2,153 12-15-2015, 06:31 AM
  0 Thread: Hardwood suppliers in Dallas
Post: Re: Hardwood suppliers in Dallas
There are several. I use Brazos and Dakota in a different city but can recommend the branches in the metro-plex in a heart beat.
 AzFred Woodworking 8 4,961 11-24-2015, 07:22 AM
  0 Thread: Wood choice for new kitchen doors, to be painted...
Post: Re: Wood choice for new kitchen doors, to be paint...
Poplar is perfect, for paint grade doors. Maple is great and more expensive with no more advantages.
 AzFred Woodworking 3 4,045 11-11-2015, 07:20 AM
  0 Thread: Drawers for kitchen cabinets
Post: Re: Drawers for kitchen cabinets
Have you calculated the weight that the drawers will be expected to hold? Pots and pans can be large and filled with air. Finger jointed and bottom dados in 1/2 BB sides and 1/4' bottoms may be plenty...
 AzFred Woodworking 7 6,492 11-02-2015, 07:10 AM
  0 Thread: suggestions on how to join sides of Euro style cabinets together
Post: Re: suggestions on how to join sides of Euro style...
The most common way if I understand the question: Sex bolts with white plastic heads through the system holes. Or sex bolts with bright heads through the system holes.[br]The system holes can be drill...
 AzFred Woodworking 6 11,750 10-20-2015, 05:37 AM
  0 Thread: Teds woodworking plans
Post: Re: Teds woodworking plans
That about nails it![br]+1
 AzFred Woodworking 4 4,506 10-09-2015, 06:36 AM
  0 Thread: Melamine
Post: Re: Melamine
+1 for the Confimats for joinery and wood glue at board joints if you wish. I have no faith in gluing the Thermo fused plastic surface. Every brand of melamine glue fails on at least one board manufac...
 AzFred Woodworking 7 2,999 09-21-2015, 06:33 AM
  0 Thread: Making cabinet doors with plywood panels
Post: Re: Making cabinet doors with plywood panels
The 5mm plywood sold as 1/4" is about .050" thinner than "advertised". I would raise solid panels or lay up veneer, possibly a figured veneer, to increase thickness and still use the space balls., b...
 AzFred Woodworking 10 6,939 08-30-2015, 06:06 AM
  0 Thread: Face plys are soooo thin
Post: Re: Face plys are soooo thin
There is really only one way to insure thicker faces. Buy platforms and lay up the faces with a thickness of your liking, or have them laid up, locally or regionally. The reason for face thickness is ...
 AzFred Woodworking 6 4,556 08-04-2015, 05:49 AM
  0 Thread: Help with Avonite (aka Corian)
Post: Re: Help with Avonite (aka Corian)
Careful. All solid surface is NOT created equal. Some is poly and some is acrylic based. The proper adhesive for one may not be proper for another. I hope you are aware but a heads up "just in case: A...
 AzFred Woodworking 5 3,647 07-23-2015, 05:08 AM
  0 Thread: Anybody use Titebond Melamine glue instead of Roo Glue? Half the cost
Post: Re: Anybody use Titebond Melamine glue instead of ...
As a former glue rep my opinion is 6ix of one and half a dozen of the other and neither work on all melamine. In fact IIRC there is one brand of melamine that neither melamine glue mentioned perform ...
 AzFred Woodworking 3 5,172 07-19-2015, 06:55 AM

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