Taunton's Fine Woodworking magazine recently had a great article on installing various hinges. This was mostly a great way to get me off my butt and install the 6 pairs of double-bullet catches that have been shuttled around my shop for the past year onto the Oak cabinet on my back patio (it's a thankless life being a cabinet on an Arizona patio, I assure you!)
I rolled a video of it so you can see how easy they are to install using this technique. It was also a (minimal) chance to play with a new toy that is pre-destined to be my favorite. This is a "prequel" of a review so check back very soon :)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Installing Double-Bullet Catches
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Naturally, I like woodworking as a hobby, but an ice hockey tournament will easily get me out of the shop :)
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very nice trick. i'm sure the people at fww would love to know there's a video to their trick. maybe they'll send you some free stuff ;)
oh yeah, how do you like your new toy?
Cool trick. Is the center punch something that you'd recommend and if so, what kind is it?
Hi, Marilyn... yes, I'd recommend the center punch. You can certainly eyeball it and I have many times, but if you are off a bit, the screw head sits half cocked. It's a Starrett center punch. I've tried others and they made me curse; this one works very well! While the Veritas center punches look good, mine punched enough off-center holes to get them replaced with the Starrett.
...and Brian, wait for it! :)
Hey,
Didn't know how much of an ebay checker you were but saw some of those bridge city miter stiches available....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280678207198&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Enjoy :)
Ah, thanks, Brian! Maybe you want a set? I have one; one more set might be nice; have to see how the auction goes! Thanks for the heads up!
Very nice tip/trick of the trade! I had the same question as Marilyn, so asked and answered. Thanks, Paul!
Thanks, Vic!
So, Brian, maybe you drummed up interest in that set of miter stitches... they went for double what I paid for mine, which was already a lot more than they were originally from BCTW. Definitely useful... one set'll do ya.