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  0 Thread: Assembly / Clamping Table
Post: Re: Assembly / Clamping Table

[blockquote]Mr Eddie said:[hr][br][br]I want to make one end of my workbench a clamping station for doing face frames and some other assemblies. I like the heavy duty looks of the Kreg clamping track...
MT Stringer Woodworking 7 7,297 01-31-2016, 11:18 PM
  0 Thread: At What Point Do You Consider Building Your Own Cabinet Doors?
Post: Re: At What Point Do You Consider Building Your Ow...

I have found that sometimes, you have to pick your battles. That is what I did for our kitchen remodel and a remodel for a friend. I ordered the doors and drawer fronts from a company that specializes...
MT Stringer Woodworking 14 8,224 01-08-2016, 08:54 PM
  0 Thread: Shortening upper kitchen cabinet?
Post: Re: Shortening upper kitchen cabinet?

I recently remodeled a kitchen for a friend. They asked if I could cut the cabinets out so a 36 inch range could be inserted in the opening. The kitchen had an electric cooktop. Also they wanted to us...
MT Stringer Woodworking 5 7,636 01-04-2016, 12:39 AM
  0 Thread: Fine Woodworking Magazine Archive 1975-2015 DVD
Post: Re: Fine Woodworking Magazine Archive 1975-2015 DV...

[blockquote]handi said:[hr][br][br]Lloyd,[br][br]I bought the DVD, it loads onto the computer and does not require the DVD to access the issues.[br][br]You should have no problems printing the article...
MT Stringer Woodworking 6 6,533 01-04-2016, 12:24 AM
  0 Thread: Kitchen cabinet design
Post: Re: Kitchen cabinet design

I have built cabinets for two complete kitchens. They are multiple cabinets and they all went together with no problem. Clamp the stiles together and install screws. Shims are your friend! [br] [br]Th...
MT Stringer Woodworking 15 8,884 12-27-2015, 11:48 PM
  0 Thread: Kreg pocket hole jigs useful? You guys rock!
Post: Re: Kreg pocket hole jigs useful? You guys rock!

[blockquote]Dennis Thomas said:[hr][br][br]Lil[br]I prefer the jigs where the clamp handle is on the same Side as the drill because it's pretty hard to reach around a huge panel to clamp. My .02 [br][...
MT Stringer Woodworking 15 8,635 12-26-2015, 01:33 PM
  0 Thread: Kreg pocket hole jigs useful? You guys rock!
Post: Re: Kreg pocket hole jigs useful?

[blockquote]greenacres2 said:[hr][br][br]I use my K-4 on a regular basis, when applicable, and find it to be well thought out, quick and effective. As mentioned, if buying today i'd consider the K-5 ...
MT Stringer Woodworking 15 8,635 12-13-2015, 10:12 PM
  0 Thread: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench
Post: Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench

[blockquote]bhh said:[hr][br][br]There's a couple models of the Keter, I don't know what, if any, difference is besides the colors [br][br]http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key..._1n5pb5zmi_b_p2 (h...
MT Stringer Woodworking 3 5,885 12-09-2015, 08:27 PM
  0 Thread: do biscuits get old?
Post: Re: do biscuits get old?

"Do biscuits get old?"[br][br]Not around my house! /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowbiggrin.gif /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbt...
MT Stringer Woodworking 7 4,785 11-18-2015, 08:53 PM
  0 Thread: New cordless drill - but which one?
Post: Re: New cordless drill - but which one?

[blockquote]BigD said:[hr][br][br]I have decided to get a new drill, but am having trouble deciding which one and if a new drill is all I need, or will I get any good out of buying a combo unit that h...
MT Stringer Woodworking Power Tools 18 12,567 11-04-2015, 09:10 PM
  0 Thread: Map of where WoodNet members are
Post: Re: Map of where WoodNet members are

I see one dude in the Houston area about 20 miles from me, maybe closer.
MT Stringer Woodworking 81 33,668 11-04-2015, 12:14 AM
  0 Thread: Drawers for kitchen cabinets
Post: Re: Drawers for kitchen cabinets

For our kitchen, I used 5/8 inch stock milled from 3/4. Some were glue ups (using odd widths) to get the deeper sides. I also used 1/2 inch prefinished ply for the bottoms. Makes for some nice looking...
MT Stringer Woodworking 7 6,462 11-01-2015, 10:21 PM
  0 Thread: Kitchen cabinet pricing
Post: Re: Kitchen cabinet pricing

[blockquote]Ken Vick said:[hr][br][br]Nice job on the cabinets and finishing. Really quick for an amateur or anyone. I have heard horror stories about kitchens being torn up for a year by some DIY'e...
MT Stringer Woodworking 4 6,546 10-30-2015, 05:47 PM
  0 Thread: Kitchen cabinet pricing
Post: Re: Kitchen cabinet pricing

I am not a pro, but we did manage to remodel our kitchen. I built he boxes using prefinished Birch and knotty Alder for the face frames, doors and drawer fronts. The doors and drawer fronts were purch...
MT Stringer Woodworking 4 6,546 10-29-2015, 10:34 PM
  0 Thread: Pantry shelves question
Post: Re: Pantry shelves question

I like the idea of two identical units, each with a center stile. One with fixed shelves and the other with shelf pin holes spaced every two inches for lots of adjustable shelves. Add a stile to cover...
MT Stringer Woodworking 4 7,207 10-21-2015, 04:44 PM
  0 Thread: Frame and panel drawer front
Post: Re: Frame and panel drawer front

The door and drawer fronts I have ordered are shaker style with flat panel side showing. The inside is raised so the panel is even with the rails and stiles, making for a flat surface to mount to the...
MT Stringer Woodworking 4 6,616 10-19-2015, 11:00 PM
  0 Thread: What to do with your shorts?
Post: Re: What to do with your shorts?

Make some crates. Various sizes. I used up an armload of 2x4's I had in the storage shed I built in 2002! They were all less than 16 inches. I cut slats and ripped some pieces in two to make the ends....
MT Stringer Woodworking 14 8,303 10-06-2015, 06:56 PM
  0 Thread: "too much wood"
Post: Re: "too much wood"

Too much wood? What's that mean? Is that like having too much fun, or a girl too pretty, or a car too fast! /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowbiggrin.gif[br]https://www.youtube.co...
MT Stringer Woodworking 13 8,642 09-28-2015, 10:11 PM
  0 Thread: shopping at home depot smartly
Post: Re: shopping at home depot smartly

[blockquote]Richard D. said:[hr][br][br]I just ask the helpful knowledgeable sales associate........ /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif [br][br][hr][/blockquote][br][br]Th...
MT Stringer Woodworking 9 3,465 09-28-2015, 10:01 PM
  0 Thread: Template for Drilling Cabinet Shelf Pins
Post: Re: Template for Drilling Cabinet Shelf Pins

I use the Kreg shelf pin hole drilling jig. I get perfect results every time.
MT Stringer Woodworking 6 5,586 09-24-2015, 11:56 AM

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