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Hi I've been spraying Morrells pigmented A/C lacquer on some kitchen doors and have got to the stage now where I have a few final pieces of the kitchen to finish and this has led me to a couple of questions. Firstly, the last couple of pieces of the kitchen are large and going to be difficult...

Chippy1970 I have had the doors primed by cutwrights. Learnt from my mistake when I ordered doors from them previously. I had 6 made and primed 5 of them myself. One of the doors they had missed two of the hinge hole and I got them to prime the door for free for the inconvenience of having to...

Thanks RobinBHM for the suppliers, I'll check them out as soon as I know what kind of paint is needed re Polyurethene, A/C etc ED65, sorry for the confusion, I haven't sprayed the paint yet, I applied it by brush, 3 coats with sanding between each coat. This seems weird to say but the paint...

Hi I've just had an extension built and to save a bit of money my wife forced me to build the kitchen myself. :? I ended up building the carcasses out of 24mm birch plywood which when finished weighed a tonne. It worked out pretty well as I was able to make the carcasses bespoke to fit the...

Here are the last 2 pics. So, I just need another top coat and have the handles for the top doors to add before I can call that one finished. I expect the other to be finished in the next couple of days with just the doors to add once they are returned with the additional hinge holes...

I'd like to start by thanking all of the below for your helpful advice and input. Woodchip, Petermillard, ajmacleod, bourbon, HOJ, Penny, mike.s, mar_mite, JakeS, Giff, Eric the Viking, fluffflinger and tobyriches. Extra special thanks to JasonB for your help and response to my PMs. So, here...

Hi Guys I am nearing the end of my wardrobe creations with just a few finishing touches before applying the top coats. I have a few questions that have popped up recently and would value your input and expertise. Firstly, I have a question regarding hinges. I'm building 2 large wardrobes and...

Hello again I finally got my pre-cut MDF delivered last Tuesday and I have managed to build all the sections to my wardrobe and just have the last couple of coats of paint to apply before I fix them in place and start on the face frame. There are two wardrobes, one in each alcove. One has 2...

Thanks people. Jakes, noted on the MDF and drilling. I hadn't noticed any dust as it comes out in worms. I have the hoover running as I drill to catch anything I cannot see. Dee, I would be interested as to whether it adds anything to the joint. I'm using them as I was advised that 4...

Hello again I'm hoping to pick your brains. I know that you all recommend biscuit joints as the best way of joining MDF at right angles but I don't have the space or tools to do this as I am working in the bedroom and don't want the dust. I also don't have the confidence. So, I have been...

Thanks for the replies. The wood that I am having cut is MDF and MFC and the yard cut to a very accurat 0.1mm. Just wondering if it was wise to allow a little wiggle room when slotting each section into place.

Hi guys Just doing some measurements for wood that I need to order. It is for wardrobe carcass. The wardrobe will have two sections which I will assemble before slotting them in place between the frame I have fitted to the wall. One section is for shelving and the other is for hanging rails...

Hi I've been directed to this link and have a few questions. I have a plunger router and want to so the 22mm stile and rails and 9mm panels. I've seen suggested that the groove is done to 10-12mm. I've looked for the router bit needed and can see 32mm and 35mm. What is the exact bit that I...

Hi Guys Thanks for your prompt replies and the messages RE the baby (not sure that I dare read the attachment about the cost of them though). I'll try and post pics later. I've tried to attach a pic of what I want it to look like when finished. RE: Cladding the inside - I'm not really...

Hi guys I've been doing some research on building wardrobes and google led me to this forum where I've seen lots of knowledgable people providing good advice and I'm hoping I can tap into it. Long story short, expecting a baby in a couple of months and need to get organised. I wanted to get...