framing

  1. T

    Red 2 x 4 framing lumber

    I'll start off by stating that I'm very much a novice to woodworking. I'm a decent metal machinist, just finally getting around to working with less predictable materials. So I'm at a big box store in Raleigh on Saturday and on one of the end isles in the wood section they have a stack of...
  2. Mike Camp

    Paslode Cordless Framing Gun - $110 (Cary)

    Not mine. Not exactly for woodworking, but great for building a woodworking shop. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/2765367707.html
  3. PeteM

    $180 Framing Square ??????

    http://www.woodpeck.com/2616square.html?et_mid=442958&rid=3347635 Am I the only one that thinks the is crazy ??????? pete
  4. Ken Massingale

    Which Harbor Freight Framing Nailer

    I've read somewhere that one of the 3 HF nailers is better. Any of you folks have and recommend one? TIA 98733 98751 98917
  5. Canuck

    1st Completed Picture Framing

    My second oldest daughter asked if I could build her a nicer picture frame to hold her diploma from UNCW. I had a pretty piece of walnut that I had received from Joe Scharle sitting out in the shop just waiting for a project like this. I prepared the frame 2" wide, 3/4" thick and routed a...
  6. D

    Bosch Aluminum Framing

    I've managed to acquire a decent amount of this: http://www13.boschrexroth-us.com/Framing_Shop/Product/Default.aspx?units=1 given to me in exchange for a little "elbow grease" to take it apart.:wink_smil I've also got the Bosch/Rexroth catalog that lists all their really expensive :eek...
  7. W

    Framing Shop Closing in Mooresville

    I was at a Framing Shop on Main Street near downtown Mooresville this morning that is going out of business.She had alot of tools:gar-La;up for sale including nailers,staplers,cast iron stanley bench vises,mat board cutter,a guilotine style 90 degree cutter,foot operated for miters,a dual head...
  8. Tarhead

    Using Wet Framing Lumber

    I've got a small (4X16) expansion planned to the back of my shed for wood storage. It will be a lean-to against the back of the shed, closed in with T-111 siding. I will be getting wet, freshly sawn 2X framing lumber from Randy (Woodbutcher). Should I immediately get this lumber framed or...
  9. Douglas Robinson

    How to estimate 2x4 for framing walls?

    Anyone know a guide or quick rule to estimate the amount of wood to frame internal walls. Obviously the height and length of the walls matter and the distance between studs is crucial (16"). Plus whether there are doorways. I am wondering if there is a rough way to estimate the number of boards...
  10. scsmith42

    Where to buy picture framing supplies?

    Many thanks to everybody that shared advice with me on my spalted oak picture framing project. The frames (5) are all assembled, and three of them in the process of receiving multiple coats of danish oil. The other two will get their finish applied tomorrow after the glue has had time to fully...
  11. C

    Source for Picture Framing Guide

    I would like to make some picture frames for photos, degrees, licenses, etc. I can look at the basic construction of the cheap frames I have now but would like to learn a little more about this subject so I can produce something that is beautiful, functional and durable. Any ideas? I did a...

Premier Sponsor

Our Sponsors

LATEST FOR SALE LISTINGS

Top