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HVLP - paint, clear finishes: best options?

I spend a couple of hours researching HVLP systems, boy talk about a hot topic! I want to paint this cabinet I'm building, using latex paint. I can do the brush and roller thing, but it's tough to get that real smooth glassy finish that way. So I want a power tool to help me out :-) I've heard...
- Bas
- Thread
- May 11, 2008
- clear finishes hvlp options paint
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Power Tools and Their Use
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DC Bin Options

The majority of you probably have single stage canister or bag filtered dust collectors with a felt or plastic bag to collect all of the sawdust and chips you generate. One common characteristic is that these type of collectors are pushing dust to the collection bin, so it is under positive...
- McRabbet
- Thread
- Feb 12, 2008
- bin options
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Workshop Discussion
sliding dovetail options

I have a design/construction decision to make and would like some input. On the front lower base of the bedside cabinet I need a sliding DT on the lower shelf/bottom of cab to hold the sides in firmly. For aesthetic reasons I want the DT to show on the front face. Now I have a couple of...
- DavidF
- Thread
- Jan 18, 2007
- dovetail options sliding
- Replies: 11
- Forum: General Woodworking
Pen Finishing Options...

:eusa_thin I'm just wondering about the differences between the various finishes that people use on pens. Starting off, we all have pretty much worked with the friction polish method. It seems the progression then goes to learning a CA finish and perhaps moving to lacquer if the facilities...
- ChrisMathes
- Thread
- Dec 22, 2006
- finishing options pen
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Woodturning
Hinge options

I am looking for suggestions on hinging a top on a chest. With apologies for not having a pic available(yet): The chest is 3/4 stock dadoed into corners 2"x3". The top is about 16x38, but not yet trimmed to length. I am wondering whether to keep the top as one piece, or go with two? Two piece...
- Tom Dunn
- Thread
- Aug 23, 2006
- hinge options
- Replies: 2
- Forum: General Woodworking
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cabinet face frame options

I'll be starting some cabinet work soon, bath/laundry room first. I'm looking for options for fastening the face frames together. face nailing biscuits and glue pocket screw from back side ? These first cab's will probably be popular solid wood frames and doors, with veneer ply sides or...
- HardRock
- Thread
- Jan 9, 2006
- cabinet face frame options
- Replies: 9
- Forum: General Woodworking