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Given a manufactured cedar door(probably used as a suana enrance) 2.5 inches thick, 24 inches wide and 76 inches long and weighing 50 lbs or so, can you suggest ways to attach legs to make this a headboard at a height of 22-26 inches from the floor?
Hi Michael, a floating tenon, or surface mounted brace,(or routed into the legs and back), from 1/2" cabinet grade ply wood would allow you to mount some legs.....affixing it to the wall might also be a good idea. The legs really won't see a lot of stress typically, as the bed frame will take the weight of the persons and bedding.....post back if need be- Greg
No apology needed, but I'm concerned that you saw fit to rate me a "7" for "helpfulness". Was I unclear, or perhaps didn't answer the question fully? I strive to be as helpful as possible, and a "7" doesn't seem to indicate that you were satisfied with the answer....please feel free to post back if I could be clearer or more helpful!- thanks - Greg
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| Comment | Dear Greg, Thanks very much for your prompt reply to my question. I am quite impressed with the time you took for a complete stranger to provide this information. I regret the rather impersonal way in which the question was posed now that I read it again. Please accept my apology if it came across in any negative way. Michael Pearl Toronto, Canada | ||
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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