Houseful of Handmade is a woodworking and DIY website where I share everything I have learned as I have remodeled 2 homes, including 3 kitchens where I built all my own cabinets. Tutorials include large and small builds, remodeling, and more!
My goal is to inspire you to tackle your own DIY and woodworking projects. And I always try to give you all the information you need to do it (I'll try not to talk too much, but I can't guarantee it)!
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This is not a way to cut the cement board. You should bend it on the side where you have cut and it would snap easily. I also wonder how long before those joints cracked
My 720 Pro arrived yesterday. Watched quite a few videos before I bought. My husband, a retired carpenter, has one of the original Kregs but I decided for the projects I plan to do this one made sense. Great video. Thank you!
Nice build! If it is not up against walls on either side then you definitely should add cross bracing of some sort along the back - as it is there's very little preventing left/right movement which will happen with washers and dryers. For starters the back edge vertical 2x4's should be turned 90 degrees to help, and then run two 45 degree bracing pieces to reinforce further.
I had to rewind repeatedly around 2:47. I could have sworn you had edited the video to make the knot in the board look like an animated face... Then I finally realized it was just coincidental pocket hole placement and lighting angles. :D Well done on making things work within the budget target!
I use to build mine with pocket hole joinery as well. Good technique as it’s strong and with the holes being on the underneath you don’t have to mess around with filling and sanding holes. 👍
I really like your delivery in your video. You are direct and to the point. And you explain things well. I have been making furniture for the last 8 years and love how it makes having nice, well made furniture affordable for me. Just one thing, please wear a dust mask. Seeing that cloud of dust that you were breathing in made me cringe! I bought a bunch of N95 masks on Amazon and wear them every time I am making dust. They do the trick, protect my health and are more comfortable than anything else I've tried. Plus, when one gets too dirty I just throw it away and get out another one! I would hate for you to hurt your body while doing something that is so much fun and enjoyable. Otherwise you are doing great! Keep up the good work!
I want to use waterlox on a counter top with an undermount sink. I love the colors of the true tone sealer as first layer but what finish do you recommend over this for the best protection against water, stains from coffee or wine? Not sure if I should use a few layers the waterlox urethane as finish, or this true tone tung oil finish... Also does the true tone tung oil finish require reoccurring refinishing since it is a penetrating finish if so how often will it need to be reapplied (how does this compare to urethane finish)?
I have never heard anyone say that their wood counter tops have "looked good for years" without constantly having to worry about them staining, separating, warping and getting water damaged except for ones that are epoxy coated. I have see those in bars undamaged after years.
