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What material are these cabinet doors made of?
I believe this is rift-sawn white oak, in a slip-matched veneer design:
https://oakwoodveneer.com/oak-veneer-white-rift.html
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Probably clear-coated with lacquer, if it is not a formica ...
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Are there standard tolerances for dimensional lumber?
There absolutely are standards. For dimensional lumber, the document you're looking for is the "National Grading Rule for Dimension Lumber." Here is a link to the 2012 version in PDF. This ...
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What material are these cabinet doors made of?
Looks like standard "Danish Modern" or "Mid-Century Modern" teak veneer, which is actual wood veneer over an MDF (medium density fiberboard) core.
Often goes along with flatpack ...
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How to fix this inconsistent overhang?
Some options:
Using a flush trim router bit, simply make the shape of the plywood match the shape of the wall. You never noticed it before, so you'll (most likely) never notice it again in the future....
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What is this pattern on old wood in my old house?
It is mold. I've had this exact pattern in a house I use to have in Texas. Just put some Clorox Bleach in a spray bottle and spray all of the floor joists and supports. (The little strips of wood ...
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Do newel posts come in standard sizes?
The 71mm isn't critical, so something a tad smaller or bigger won't make a lot of difference to the job. The total length of the 600mm part likewise. That could be slightly longer or shorter, without ...
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What material are these cabinet doors made of?
It is not hardwood.
It is laminate over particle board.
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Fix shiny spot after fixing scratch with rubbing nut oil
The spot is from the oil in the nut. To avoid other damage to the surface that cleaners and cleaning actions may cause, I would use the application of time.
Leave it alone and the oil will eventually ...
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Fill Gap on sides to Existing Fireplace for Wood Heater
Google fireplace insert trim kit and you get things like this:
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Advice on creating an acoustic ceiling
You ask about the best method for attaching the 2x2s to the ceiling.
Fasten the 2x2 with 3in construction screws, through the drywall into the joists. Anything less might not hold the weight of the ...
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How much center point load can I put on a 14' long 2x12 joist?
It depends on the wood you choose, and the quality (number) of that wood. Pine can only support about 70% of Douglas Fir for example, and engineered wood can support 50%-100% more than that.
Worst ...
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How to drill the perfect hole in a kitchen cabinet drawer for a handle?
Use a painter’s tape over the location to be drilled. Use a starter drill bit before using a 1/8 bit
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