I want to find a cheap method to make picture frames. I have been looking at miter saws to cut the 45 degree angle. I was wondering if anybody had any input on that or if they know of a good miter saw that they have used personally. Also, using the wood from Lowes prevents me from being able to put the glass to the front of the frame. Is there special wood that you can buy that has a different back specifically for frames? Any input on building frames will help. Thanks.
Homemade Miter Box for crown molding.?
June 16, 2011 By 2 Comments
I need to install standard 38° x 52° x 90° crown molding. Outside-corner.
Does anyone know of drawings, or plans (measurements) on how to make a simple Miter Box that I can use to make "outside corners"?
The type of miter box that I need has an acute angle, so you can lay the crown molding flat (like baseboard trim, or door trim), and cut it perfectly.
A normal miter box won’t work for me. The crown molding that I have is too big, and all of the miter boxes at the stores (and the ones that I have) are too small or too shallow. Small crown molding would work, but that’s not the case here.
I am not going to buy or rent a compound saw for one outside-corner. Not worth the cost. Cheaper to ruin a few boards to get it Right.
I use coping saws for the inside corners. That’s not a problem.
I acn’t transport 16 feet to a local store to have them cut it for me either.
But here’s an insane example of what I need.
http://www.jlmoldingdesign.com/lrgcrown/lrgcrown.htm
But on a much smaller scale
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Cleaning rusty power tools?
June 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
I have inherited a collection of power tools including a jigsaw, two miter saws, a drill, a router and a belt sander. All but the router suffer from a mild to moderate case of rust. They are all still in fine working condition.
What is the best way to clean and polish them up for safe and proper use?
Where can I find a woodworking shop near Alexandria, VA?
June 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
I want to build some furniture, but my townhouse doesn’t have a garage and I don’t have some of the more advanced tools like bench- or miter- saws. Is there somewhere in the Alexandria, VA, area I can rent a "bay" to complete some furniture projects?
Whats the lightest and smallest 12" sliding compound saw??
June 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
Time to upgrade, and catch some of these sales at the time of season, I had my mind set on the Ridgid 12 inch sliding compound (it’s actually the Ryobi, but sold under the ridgid name here in the states, ryobi in the UK), but last night at HD, they had one setup, I noticed it had ‘play’ from left to right, which would equate out to up to 1/8 inch difference on a bevel if i push or pull one way, right hand or left hand… ya know. And just looking at it, it looks heavy (fastened down on display ofcourse so I couldnt tell), not to mention the size, looks alot bigger then the off brand (harbour freight) sliding 12 i’m using now, which means more room and a hassle to load and unload. Looking at pics of the makita, it looks alot smaller. But theres lots of names out there, and different stores carry different lines, and not always on display to check em out. So in you guys opinions, whats the smallest lightest pro 12 compound miter available (dual bevel ofcourse)???
I do alot of 8 inch crown, and shelving, so I need a 12 and it has to be dual bevel.
Looks heavy means that it looked like it had a cast bottom, instead of say a lightweight aluminum. Dewalt is the same, besides, your just buying the name (i use to have a contract with dewalt, was one thing when the tools were free, but now, different story, and i’d choose bosch or makita anyday over dewalt). I’m looking for what 12 has the smallest footprint, the one i’m already running isnt bad compared to the 2 i was looking at. I"ve already got about 10k in tools in the van, need room for other stuff ya know.
I’m looking for opinions from guys that do this for a living, and have ran across various saws on different sites by different crews, not just copy and paste or what you glanced at on the net. Thanks for all the help gents.
