Recent content by muddywater

A 15 dollar spray gun from HF will spray lacquer just fine. Thin brushing lacquer with about 25% lacquer thinner to start with.

Used those expanding bits with a brace when younger...cut holes in cabinet backs for plumbing. Still have them.

Looks sweet.! I built a range hood a while back for a customer with cooper and brass rivets. Was my first rivet job and it came out nice. I'm from the old school of drawing by hand (civil eng). I have done finish carpentry though almost exclusively since out of school. I think I get a lot of...

Drive a drywall screw halfway into a heavy board or plywood floor. Then give it a sharp kick with the toe of your work boot......this demonstration seems to convince most folks to not load them in shear. Wall cabinets hung with drywall screws is a common offense I see.

Pocket screws have their place...preferably out of sight!

I used a small winch motor. 12v power supply and variable speed off eBay. The winch free speed is about 20 rpm. With a chain and sprocket it runs from 3 to 12 rpm which I find comfortable. The foot control is for off and on only. Reverse and variable speed is mounted on the machine. I don't feel...

My take: They are fast..with practice. Alignment is key benefit They definitely add strength to **** joints I primarily use them with sheet goods. They still need clamps. Pocket screws are another alternative...no clamping to dry. I have used probably 100,000 biscuits.