This week’s question comes from Jeff. He writes, “Love your videos have learned so much, only wish there were more! I have a problem and can’t find a layman’s answer. I like how you break down things so simply that even dumbass’s like me can understand. I built my nephew a computer desk out of Birch Plywood. I wanted to get this super nice cherry finish. The guy at HD told me to stain it with Cherry Stain (Minwax) then top coat it with Polyurethane (sp) Well, as I am sure you know it looks like “S**T” fortunately I did this on a test piece…please please please give me a layman’s answer as to how I can get a nice looking smooth finish, one that I would be proud of.”
And here was my reply: “Well this may not be super easy, but its the easiest way I know of. You can start by sealing the surface so that you get even stain absorption. I use a product called Bullseye SealCoat . This is a 2 lb cut of ...
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Ceiling Height Installation Concerns- Question of the WeekFrom: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-05 11:32:14
This week’s question comes from Brad. He writes: “I have to build a set of cabinets for an 8ft room. I have to build off site, so how do I determine the proper height of the cabinets so that I can stand them up in the room? Is there a formula or just a guessing game? The depth of the cabinets are 16″ and 24″. Can you help me?”
And here was my reply: “The key is to make sure that the diagonal measurement, from the front of the top, to the back of the bottom...
more March FesCool Giveaway!From: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-05 08:15:25
Here we go tool lovers! It’s time for the Fescool Giveaway. For March, we are giving away another ETS125 5″ Random Orbit Sander , which is probably one of the most-used tools in my entire Festool arsenal. Well, except for a CT Dust Extractor. But I digress.
So all you need to do to enter the drawing is answer the Monthly Challenge Question and fill out the short form on the Fescool Giveaway Page . Good luck everyone!
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more Wednesday Chat 3/5From: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-05 21:04:50
Here’s a little snippet from tonight’s chat. If you haven’t stopped by yet, you really should. It’s a lot of fun!
Be sure to hit the little “Full Screen” button on the player, otherwise you wont be able to read the chat. Thanks to all who participated!
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more March Wood Whisperer GiveawayFrom: feeds.feedburner.com
Post Date: 2008-03-08 14:03:28
Sorry I’m late with this one guys. But here’s what’s up for grabs for the February Wood Whisperer Giveaway:
The third installment in Gary Katz’s Mastering Finish Carpentry series: “Conquering Crown Molding”. This DVD includes Program 5- The Fundamentals and Program 6- Advanced Techniques. I don’t know about you guys, but crown molding is one of those projects that always drives me crazy. Well, you can bet that it’s going to be a whole lot ...
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