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How To Fix a Chip in a Formica Door

February 28th, 2009 No comments

Do you have a blemish or problem with a cabinet that’s made out of plastic laminate that you would like to fix? Repairing a chip on a Formica door may be easier than you think, especially if your laminate is discontinued. The suggestions that I am going to make will require that you hire a cabinet maker unless you are very skilled with your hands and have a little experience in working with mica. You will find all of the information that you need on our website to accomplish the tasks at hand. read article How To Fix A Chip In a Formicaica Door

Making A Cabinet File Drawer

February 25th, 2009 No comments
Using "L" bar works great for hanging file folders.

Using "L" bar works great for hanging file folders.

Here are two of the easiest ways to make a cabinet file drawer system for hanging folders. One is by using “L” bar aluminum or U-channel and the other is by purchasing a ready- made rack to use as the support. If you’re fabricating your office cabinetry from scratch, please refer to our article explaining how to figure drawer sizes. If you already have existing office cabinetry and they did not come equipped with the necessary parts that you need, one of these two methods may be just what you’re looking for. Many of the custom cabinet manufacturing companies use the L-bar or U-channel method because it is an economical way to manufacture a quality product that supports a lot of weight. If you’re looking for a quick set up for hanging your Pendaflex folders, it will be faster read article Making a Cabinet File Drawer

Categories: Working With Drawers

How to File Formica

February 24th, 2009 No comments

Here is a quick lesson explaining and demonstrating with a video, how to file plastic laminate or Formica cabinets and counter-tops. The art of filing is one that can only be mastered over time through trial and error. When you first start out, as a beginner, it is a great idea to perform the operations rather slowly. I would also recommend that you try working on a practice piece before actually filing the real project at hand. For most people it is easiest to file when they are pushing the tool rather than pulling it. But if your planning on mastering the use of this read article How To File Formica