On many of the drawings I specify a countersink or a counterbore. A counterbore has a flat bottom (it's best cut with a Forstner bit or end mill) and is meant for flat bottomed screws. A countersink is for flush mounting screws with a tapered head, like most wood screws. The other i...
I made a small pilot hole with a center drill. That provided a really good start for the 7/32" tap drill. I also used a countersink cutter to add a chamfer. This makes it look nice, and also helps the thread tap get started. Step 10: Tapping the Threads I used the tailstock cente...
You measure the across-point or OD of the broach to be used and install the broach into the holder. Then install the holder into the machine. In a piece of scrap stock, drill and ream a hole to .001 larger than the previously measured across-point dimension. ...
Build your frame. Use 2 ½” pocket hole screws and glue to connect. The outside rails will sit flush against the leg pieces. The inner rails should sit approximately 16 ½” apart, but this is not a crucial dimension, just space them as evenly as possible. Build your Box. The ...
Dimension of the drawer front If making an inset drawer, you want to leave a 1/8″ gap all around the drawer front to help in movement. For overlay drawers, the dimensions will depend on your overall project. How to Build the Drawer Box There are many ways to build drawer boxes –...
We partnered with Gorilla Glue to design and build this cooler cart project that uses many of their latest products. This cooler cart will keep your drinks icy cold and serves as a perfect serving station on your deck or patio. This deck cooler cart project is made with dimension lumber, ...
However, remember to buy one that is the same dimension as your old drop-in sink. If you have all the materials and the appropriate tools the job can be completed in a matter of hours. Here’s how you go about doing the job. Step 1 - Prep Work The first step in replacing a drop...
hardboard to match it. Finally, from the remaining plywood, measure and cut the center brace, which is optional but recommended. This piece should be 5½" x 53½" but just to be sure, measure the distance between the short apron pieces and cut the brace to fit the actual dimension....
Using the 2×8 material, cut the parts to length slightly oversize, then glue them up to create 29” wide panels. Once glued up, trim them to final dimension. Step 2:Cut Curve on Desk Top Cut a curve on one end of the Desk Top with a radius of 14-1/2”. ...
Then attach the router to the plywood making sure to countersink the screw heads. Plunge the bit through the plywood jig, then remove the jig from the router and make the hole bigger. Step 2: Using the Router Jig To use the jig, make a small pilot hole in the jig, measuring from the...