The shims that let our our table slide open for leaves are broken, so the table is split in half. If I could just get these little wooden pieces replaced, our table would be like new! So how do I get them replaced?
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posted by Tehhund
on May 20, 2013 -
10 answers
How do you drill a 3/8" hole into a 1/2" hole having the same center without a drill press?
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posted by gauche
on Apr 22, 2013 -
15 answers
My understanding is that things like sand or sawdust wash out of the eye easily but things like metal shavings especially steel shavings tend to stick to the eye and wont wash out. Why is this?
posted by john123357
on Apr 21, 2013 -
7 answers
What grade and variety of plywood should I buy for hidden, inside cabinet carcasses?
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posted by jacob
on Nov 14, 2012 -
7 answers
How much should this cost? I am moving into a new loft and decided that I wanted to carve out a sleeping and storage area in a container of sorts. So I managed to talk an architect into designing something awesome for me.
It can be seen
here. We've been very challenged in finding a carpenter that can build it within the budget I have. In fact, quotes are coming in 2 or 3 times what I was planning to spend.
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posted by ursonate
on Apr 13, 2012 -
32 answers
I want to do some fine woodworking to build a portfolio to apply for jobs in furniture shops. But I don't have a fully equipped shop to do this in, what kind of projects should I be looking to do and what tools do I need?
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posted by Bengston
on Mar 14, 2012 -
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I have decided that I want to start doing some basic woodworking, but I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing. Where to get started?
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posted by synecdoche
on Jan 14, 2012 -
26 answers
I need to get a piece of 1" thick, 48"x24" wood cut to a simple pattern. The supplier should accept credit cards and be able to ship. Where can I email
this pattern to and have the work done?
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posted by lalochezia
on Nov 28, 2011 -
15 answers
I would like to build some built in shelves in my house. I have basic carpentry experience, and I have built basic shelves before. Would I be making a big mistake to try this? How much might I expect to pay a carpenter to do this?
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posted by OmieWise
on Nov 15, 2011 -
16 answers
We had the aluminum windows replaced in our 1968 brick veneer rambler. The replacement windows are vinyl. In the process we had the storm windows and ceramic tile sills ripped out. Now the original framing and drywall is exposed. What is the best way to finish the sills?
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posted by mecran01
on Oct 9, 2011 -
4 answers
I want to build a shelf like
this. I have no idea how to build a shelf like that. I am a complete noob and really dumb questions are inside.
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posted by dobbs
on Sep 19, 2011 -
11 answers
A friend's niece is turning four and loves bats. I would like to build a batbox with her. I have little to no carpentry experience myself and am leaning towards getting a pre-cut kit. Do you have any suggested kits I should use (or worthy organizations selling them)? If we wanted to decorate the batbox, what should we use that would be safe for the bats?
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posted by schroedinger
on Jun 27, 2011 -
2 answers
Lumber / Carpentry Filter - Should I use cedar on this fence project? Is my carpenter right about the design?
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posted by Mid
on May 30, 2011 -
18 answers
Any tradespeople out there? I'm trying to narrow down what trade I'd like to go into & have a bunch of questions.
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posted by mingo_clambake
on May 28, 2011 -
6 answers
My house needs new windows. I do not want the traditional window salesman vinyl. Every home renovation board seems to be geared to step 17 (this brand, this thing) in the process. And every window sales place feels scamtastic. What's step 1 to getting the windows I need?
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posted by Gucky
on Apr 30, 2011 -
13 answers
Got a $400 gift certificate to spend at
Lie-Nielsen heirloom woodworks. I'm a beginner luthier (solid body electrics) and furniture maker. What are the essential basic hand tools for a hobbiest?
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posted by spicynuts
on Apr 5, 2011 -
11 answers
I just got a steal of a deal on ebay for a precision mitre hand saw. What cool projects can I do with it?
posted by srboisvert
on Jan 20, 2011 -
10 answers
What is the best path towards becoming a competent woodworker? I would ultimately love to build myself built-in book shelving, a bar, or a deck. I am not looking to build fine furniture. The problem is I don't have a clue about woodworking. Where do I start without embarrassing or mauling myself?
posted by jasondigitized
on Nov 5, 2010 -
17 answers
Can I replace a 28-inch-wide interior (closet) door with a new one off the shelf at Lowe's or Home Depot, with no carpentry required? Or would I need to rout out the hinge areas and align the knob with the existing hit plate?
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posted by amtho
on Jul 25, 2010 -
11 answers
I sort of have a box addiction. I collect cardboard boxes for shipping boardgames, or that's what I tell myself, but sometimes I just collect them. I am not a meth user, but probably have a hoarding gene.
So I want to make some simple wooden boxes using simple tools to rebox a few favorite games. I have a jig saw, hand saw, drill, circular saw and a few other cheap tools, like a plastic mitre box. The boxes don't have to be examples of fine wordworking, just functional and not too crude. I'm looking for resources on how to do this without dropping hundreds of dollars on antique planes or tools.
posted by mecran01
on Jul 24, 2010 -
11 answers
Best practices for setting up an accessible litter box cabinet that's easy to maintain for an elderly or disabled person?
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posted by amtho
on May 12, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm having my 200 year old house in New England repainted, and some significant carpentry work done, mainly to replace wood that has rotted. I have narrowed several bids for this job down to two. How do I decide which bid to accept?
This is a very big job, is going to cost a significant amount of money (five figures), and will have a very large impact on the value and integrity of the house, especially if its done wrong. The job is complicated by flaking, alligatory lead paint on many parts of the house, which will require special handling.
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posted by mneekadon
on May 5, 2010 -
19 answers
EthicalBarteringFilter: what should my wife do after a simple but significant labor-for-labor swap took left turn after left turn and wound up getting freaky?
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posted by mindsound
on Apr 23, 2010 -
28 answers
What is
the book on basic carpentry and furniture-making techniques? I have started to pick up DIY furniture making as a hobby, but I don't know any of the basics, like how to make joints and kerfed edges, how to cut plywood without splintering, which tools and materials to use and how, and so on. It should be a reference/how-to book with lots of pictures. When dealing with obscure hobbies there often exists a legendary out-of-print, hard-to-find tome published the 1970s that everyone in the field has and cherishes, like
this one (which I have), but which one is it?
posted by gentle
on Apr 20, 2010 -
16 answers
PracticalSkillFilter: Looking for ways to quickly/systematically learn practical diesel engine repair, basic electronics, fiberglass or woodworking techniques in/near Raleigh NC.
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Apr 3, 2010 -
4 answers
Make/Carpentry Filter: I am a milliner (hat maker) and I desperately need some new wooden forms. Here's the rub...
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posted by Sophie1
on Mar 22, 2010 -
16 answers
I just bought a wooden swingset for the kids this weekend and I'm going to be putting it together by myself. I'm looking for any helpful tips/suggestions you have regarding assembly.
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posted by widdershins
on Mar 22, 2010 -
13 answers
I am currently applying for apprenticeships in a few fields, including carpentry and cement masonry. What can I expect from the process, and is there anything I can do to increase my chances?
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posted by Ortho
on Feb 25, 2010 -
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I plan to put 3 actors on a 6' wooden turntable (which I will build myself) for a video shoot. Have you done or seen something like this before? Is my turntable design workable? Is there a better/simpler/safer way to do it? Details follow.
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posted by Artifice_Eternity
on Jan 20, 2010 -
20 answers
How can I minimize creaking/cracking noises from my new IKEA STORÅ Loft Bed?
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posted by raygan
on Aug 13, 2009 -
10 answers
Carpentry-Filter: Can you help me identify this butcher block style wood, and figure out how to best cut, sand, and finish it for my project? Pics inside.
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posted by wfrgms
on Jul 24, 2009 -
13 answers
Looking for resources on carpentry. Online resources preferable but books OK.
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posted by Mave_80
on May 25, 2009 -
4 answers
I want to help my wife build a small market booth for selling her art. It needs to be about 4x4 feet in size. It also needs to be portable so that she can set it up on her own and fit it into the back of a station wagon.
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posted by diode
on Apr 17, 2009 -
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