My husband is making a table and mentioned he needed a joiner. Us this what he probably meant? I am clueless.
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If he is making a table he could have meant either a joiner, which is this hand tool, or a jointer, which is a stand alone machine. A joiner makes cuts into the edge of a board. You place a small piece of wood called a biscuit with some glue into this slot and into the matching slot in another board edge and glue the two boards together. The biscuit helps hold the joint together. If he meant a jointer, this machine is used to make the edge and usually one side of a board straight and flat. You can use other machines for the other edge and side once you have a straight a flat edge and side to reference them against. This joiner is a lot cheaper than a jointer. Anyone who does much woodworking needs or already has a jointer. You can see what one looks like by searching on Amazon and you can see if he has one in his shop. They look a lot alike. Such as http://www.amazon.com/Powermatic-Deluxe-6-Inch-Jointer-Quick-Set/dp/B000BHNC0C/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1355322797&sr=8-6&keywords=jointer for a stand alone floor model or http://www.amazon.com/Jet-JJP-10BTOS-10-Inch-Bench-Top-Jointer/dp/B001O0D6OC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355322797&sr=8-3&keywords=jointer for a 'bench top' model. A joiner is useful, but there are several ways to work around not having one. Nice prezzie, though. I'll probably buy this joiner myself.
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I have know Idea what "fit and finish" is referring to, I would have to see it in a sentence. Sounds like some stupid slang. Sorry for know help
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We didn't. Our set didn't go together at all - the holes and cut outs were in the wrong places. In hindsight, we should have sent it back (we did not buy thru Amazon). We cut out new areas, fixed the screw holes, and did a better job supporting the tabletop. Our son has stood on top of it and not fallen thru. Doubt that could have happened before we fixed it. If you got it thru Amazon, I'd send it back. Poor craftsmanship (cheap). Spend more and get the KidCraft or save for a different brand.
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Best to make your own insert from a piece of wood. Would need to find a craftsman insert otherwise as every saw is different. I am a retired cabinet maker, get some wood make your own insert maybe several so u have one for every width of the dado.
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I had someone put it together for me. I don't know your skills. He did it by himself.
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I agree with Steve and I too am no expert, but also, try taking just 1/32 per pass and make sure the grain is going in the right direction. If it's not, it will be harder to do and the finish will be poor. Try not to put too much downward pressure on top of the blade, concentrate more on the outfeed table. There's good info on the web on how to use the jointer, and it takes a little practice. Good luck!
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The instructions weren't all that clear anyway, but there was a diagram. I looked and couldn't find it. Youtube has a video I will pass on the link. You may already have it. I would strongly recommend using white duct tape, (as others have probably already suggested) to hold the joints together. http://youtu.be/cnvJeRXNsoM
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I was told that this is more on the line of a drafting table then a workbench. I could see it being used as a possible cutting table for sewing projects.
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It means when the LCD screen and digitizer are shipped to you, they will be one unit already "glued" together (preassembled). This is what you want. You don't want to join these piece on your own.
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My husband had to re drill the holes, in the doors and sides, because they where not strait or at the proper angle to low the correct attachment of the various pieces. It's all together now but it took him a day to get it done. Watch, some of the wood did split with the drilling, so be careful.
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I'm pretty sure that we had pre-drilled holes. Make sure the pieces are in order, if they are you may have gotten a faulty set. I love the table though.
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It has been a long time since I put my table together, but the wooden pieces and the screws come with it. You have to provide a screw driver. Also, in an earlier response, I noted that two pieces were too short. What happened I don't know, but it has not affected the functionality of the bench/table as they were two supporting pieces for one of the seats. It has served me well. I did a good job of protecting the wood, because mine sits in the sun and rain all of the time.
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I had instructions in the box. Look on the Internet or call the company. Also, question the seller. Good luck. We love the table.
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My son put the table together some time ago but I will answer your questions as best I can. The table does need the bottom shelf for stability and all the wood has been stained. I will say it is a good sturdy table, just a little shorter than I thought. We are pleased with it. Good luck!
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I don't know for sure. It could be a combination, like many furniture pieces, of solid wood and veneer. Table is very nice looking and "appears" to be solid wood
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Hello Gregory:This was a quick purchase and return. The whole table was very poor construction. The drawer is functioning...however it is very short and has no drawer stop. It is shorter than the depth of the table...What's wrong with this...you pull the drawer thinking you have 12" or whatever and you have 6"...result you dump the contents on the floor. Would be so bad if it had a drawer stop.The other issue is the rickety construction. The table wobbles not all of the legs touch the ground at the same tome. Why? bottom shelf is warped. Price seems right...however you will be disappointed. Good luck! Kevin Hello Gregory:This was a quick purchase and return. The whole table was very poor construction. The drawer is functioning...however it is very short and has no drawer stop. It is shorter than the depth of the table...What's wrong with this...you pull the drawer thinking you have 12" or whatever and you have 6"...result you dump the contents on the floor. Would be so bad if it had a drawer stop.The other issue is the rickety construction. The table wobbles not all of the legs touch the ground at the same tome. Why? bottom shelf is warped. Price... » Read More Hello Gregory:This was a quick purchase and return. The whole table was very poor construction. The drawer is functioning...however it is very short and has no drawer stop. It is shorter than the depth of the table...What's wrong with this...you pull the drawer thinking you have 12" or whatever and you have 6"...result you dump the contents on the floor. Would be so bad if it had a drawer stop.The other issue is the rickety construction. The table wobbles not all of the legs touch the ground at the same tome. Why? bottom shelf is warped. Price seems right...however you will be disappointed. Good luck! Kevin « Show Less
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There is a lot of time at least with meAssembling piece of furniture. Remember to wear gloves at all timesas there is a lot of pieces of the unitmade with compressed wood. It's prettyNice however when assembled but doesRequire some work