Backrests and armrests: Look for screws or bolts attaching these elements to the main frame. Gently tap on the joints with a rubber mallet to loosen any connections. If the components are glued, carefully use a pry bar or a flathead screwdriver to separate them. ...
Problems with drawer frames are usually the cause of sticking and binding drawers. When a drawer sticks, it's jerked to get it open and slammed closed. This causes the joints in the frame to separate. First, make sure the joints are tight. Then lubricate the drawer guides and the top...
if you've never fiber-glassed plywood before, just practice on a small piece first to get your confidence up. This was my first boat build, so I did a lot oflearn as you go. Not only am I going to show you the right way to successfully build your own sailboat...
Tools You'll Need to Glue PVC Pipe Here's what you'll need: Hacksaw A hacksaw is useful when you are unable to physically separate the glued PVC joint by heating and twisting. In such cases, you can use a hacksaw to carefully cut through the PVC pipe close to the joint. This allow...
After the table saw was fixed I could return to the legs and cut the recesses for the inlaid feet. The inlays are detailed in a separate Fine Woodworkingarticleby Hack. The recesses were finished with a chisel, and it was only after I had completed most of the legs that I realized that...
How are you planning to use the building (residence planning, summerhouse, clubhouse, etc.)? What is the style of the new log house (modern, rustic, etc.)? Which type of wood would you like – round or square log, solid or glued laminated log. Find out aboutlog house technology. ...
Remodelaholic offers an excellent door design in a fun and upbeat tone. This one is a Dutch door, meaning that the top and bottom halves operate as separate units! It’s a super cool idea and I like how they used this door type as a baby gate to the stairs. For your shed, you cou...
Also falling under the no-fasteners joining methods, adhesives can also be used effectively with finger joints. Most plastics, for instance, can be glued with a chemical cement, epoxy, or superglue (cyanoacrylate). Cementing is particular well suited to plastics such as acrylic, PVC, and polycar...
Next, I put them through the 19-38 drum sander to get down to a final dimension of 1/4″. This is one of the best uses for the drum sander in my book. It’s easy to get right down to a specific dimension quickly. After they were flat, I glued the pieces together into 2 panel...
Next, paint the cabinet doors and drawer fronts, along with any separate wood pieces or moldings. If these parts have raised or routed features, be sure to flow the paint into crevices and corners, but don’t allow it to accumulate in these spots. ...