TPC Handyman Thread : Woodworking Tools and Techniques

• tria on June 28, 2010 06:46 PM

  Hi first post in this thread, I'm doing some laminate work on a computer table based on a 1.5" plywood and am thinking of putting curved t-moulding for the front edge so my arms won't get pinched.
  
  Can anybody refer a store which sells slot router bits for t-moulding, preferably for 1/4" collet and carbide tipped? Currently in makati so nearby stores is a plus. thanks.
  
  I've backread some and saw references to Panda construction supply for the EZ cut bits but could not confirm if they have one for slots and neither was i able to get where it was located.

• smoothtalker on June 28, 2010 08:03 PM

  uy laminate work. pano yan? i plan on making my own computer table. baka pwede mo i step by step tutorial yan ^_^

• timber715 on June 29, 2010 12:07 AM

  tria, welcome to the thread, unfortunately I too have been looking for a t-slot cutter to no avail. but what I need might be different from yours. can you post a picture of what you need?

• woodpassion on June 29, 2010 05:54 AM

  Thanks Sir mojito..Ginamitan ko po sya ng lag screw w/ washer.

• tria on June 29, 2010 02:03 PM

  @timber
  
  Thanks for the reply, I'm looking for something like this:
  
  <click here for link>
  
  for placing t-moulding similar to this:
  <click here for link>
  
  I haven't bought the t-moulding yet,but I saw them in Unisia at EDSA Evangelista though it may differ slightly in the actual dimensions, so I'm sensing what bits are available first before I proceed, otherwise, I'll have to settle for flat edging.
  
  -- edited by tria on Jun 29 2010, 02:09 PM
  
  -- edited by tria on Jun 29 2010, 02:10 PM

• tria on June 29, 2010 02:07 PM

  @smoothtalker -
  
  it's easy when you have a flush router bit. Just place rugby on MDF/Plywood, and then an oversized formica. Remove the extra formica by running the router on the edges with the flush router bit and you're done.

• timber715 on June 29, 2010 10:05 PM

  so you need a slotting bit, those should be readily available locally. EZcut should have them in stock depending on the size you need, otherwise, Mayon carries Makita brand router bits and have them as well...

• macber2 on July 02, 2010 10:01 AM

  @timber715
  
  sir ikaw din ba yung nasa pdvd?
  
  mas advisable ba maginvest sa hobby na ito and make your own furnitures
  
  kesa bumili na lang? para fulfilling kasi diba hehe..

• timber715 on July 02, 2010 11:59 AM

  macber2,
  yes sir ako rin yun, personally I would not suggest to invest on buying tools to make your own furniture unless you are inclined on this craft. the tool cost greatly outweighs the cost of furniture and the result may not even satisfy you.
  what I suggest is to borrow tools or buy them and try your hand at it. you can start making simple things until you find out if you want to pursue or not. having good tools is great, but it isn't for everyone. and learning how to use them means you will be spending on materials just to practice (which relates to more expenditure). don't get me wrong, I would encourage everyone to get good tools, just not forgo furniture for them.

• bryant77 on July 02, 2010 12:57 PM

  Sir,
  
  Any recommended blade for cutting bi-laminated panel like 18mm thick MDF Board?
  
  I tried Bosch Optiline 60T & Makita 60T, good for cutting up to 10 panels 4" x 8", but after that mapurol na yun blade, nachichip-off na yun side. Freud has a good review but this one cost a lot.

• timber715 on July 02, 2010 01:11 PM

  well bryant, there are Freud blades designed for MDF and melamine cutting. I suggest you get them if you intend to do lots of cuts with this materials. what I told Dom at the other site is to score the top surface if you are using a cs, by running the cs with the blade slightly touching the top or melamine surface and scoring it (this will reduce if not eliminate chip-out or tears on the top surface) which is generally the chip side when using a cs.

• bryant77 on July 02, 2010 01:39 PM

  well bryant, there are Freud blades designed for MDF and melamine cutting. I suggest you get them if you intend to do lots of cuts with this materials. what I told Dom at the other site is to score the top surface if you are using a cs, by running the cs with the blade slightly touching the top or melamine surface and scoring it (this will reduce if not eliminate chip-out or tears on the top surface) which is generally the chip side when using a cs.

  
  
  Any local distributor of Freud blades here in the philippines?

• macber2 on July 02, 2010 01:48 PM

  @timber
  
  thanks sir, try ko suggestion mo

• timber715 on July 03, 2010 12:46 AM

  
  Any local distributor of Freud blades here in the philippines?

  
  none that we are aware of...

• AC on July 05, 2010 12:59 AM

  guys.. anyone here know how to remove water stain from granite? usually around the faucets and corners?
  thanks
  
  
  

• timber715 on July 05, 2010 02:26 AM

  there are hard water stain removers available at Ace or True Value, I use a pumice stone that was given by my sil (sister-in-law) from the US and it works just fine. just be ready with some elbow grease as most I have come across aren't as efficient as I hoped they would be.

• AC on July 05, 2010 02:37 AM

  thanks sir:)

• bigfoot on July 06, 2010 11:14 AM

  Re: hardwater stains.
  
  Maybe vinegar or muriatic acid?

• pyth on July 06, 2010 11:17 AM

  Sorry po..i thought pwede po kc i`ve read the forum and i have seen lots of indirect selling here and endorsement here in the guise of advice..anyway thanks po sa reminding..
  
  -- edited by pyth on Jul 06 2010, 05:39 PM
  
  -- edited by pyth on Jul 06 2010, 05:40 PM

• ossie on July 06, 2010 12:54 PM

  @pyth,
  
  

  You will not use the forums to trade items or services, nor to post advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes or solicitations of any kind.

• timber715 on July 06, 2010 01:59 PM

  pyth,
  ossie is correct, remove the price, as anyone interested to pm you if they are interested...

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