👋Hey there it's Wes. If you have a project or specific woodworking question you would like answered, I can send you a personalized video. Please go to www.woodworkingwithwes.com. I would love to help out...thanks.
Hey Wes, just an idea when cutting off your plugs, you can put a piece of blue painters tape over them before you cut them loose this keeps them all nice and tidy until the cut is finished. Love all your videos!
I think the plugs will help protect the screws from outside weather. Would be interesting to see how the table looks after being outside in elements after a few years.
I have left screws exposed, and also used plugs using Trex. IMO, the screws were fine on this table. They are color matched for a reason, and I actually liked the look better in this application. I use plugs around deck boarders, where hidden fasteners can't be used. They are far from invisible, but are less noticeable when your eyes are 5-6 feet above the deck. Also, the handrails cover many of them. When sitting at this table they are right in front of your eyes, and they look like... well, plugs. I'd have left the screws as they were, but that's personal preference. For those asking about glue: No. The plugs are tight and won't come out on their own. To remove them they have to be drilled out.
I’ve noticed a nail gun used in most of your projects. What is a good size of a compressor to support a nail gun and maybe light painting or is this possible?
TREX DOES SELL A PLUG KIT SYSTEM THAT FITS THEIR PLUGS. YOUR TREX DEALER WILL HAVE TO ORDER IT FOR YOU. IT MIGHT BE EASIER THAT MAKING YOUR OWN. LOOKS GOOD THOUGH. GREAT JOB!
No you didn't do it wrong. It was an outside table, made to stand up to weather as it happens. But, there will always be someone "picking fly poop out of black pepper" in an attempt to create the illusion of flaws where none exists. However, you have created an option for the occasional "fly poop pepper picker" to add value($$$) to such a project. So well done! I suspect you added at least $200 , perhaps more, to the price of this custom table. You've also made it clear that "fly poop pepper pickers" are needed in this world! Thank you for the creative solutions you provide!!!! As us old swabbies would say, "Bravo Zulu"!!!
Mr Wes, what can I use to make sure my blade is accurate, my cuts are squared, etc. I have purchased so many gauges and angles, manual and digital (on the cheaper side), I’m ready to invest in a good, sturdy, accurate solution. Help please!
Hi...I purchased a digital angle indicator from Amazon that was inexpensive and followed the instructions. It works great...you really don't need more than that.Thanks, Wes
Probably still wrong. I think I see a ring/gap around your plugs. Plug cutters like this usually make a taper cut. I think you are putting the plugs in, upside down. Yes that is the only way to have the grain show. You need the style plug cutter that only cuts a circle and does not taper the top.
👋Hey there it's Wes. If you have a project or specific woodworking question you would like answered, I can send you a
personalized video. Please go to www.woodworkingwithwes.com. I would love to help out...thanks.
I envy your patience and admire your qraftmenship. Woodworking With Wes is my favorite program on youtube
Thank you so very much for your continued support and kind words. Wes
Hey Wes, just an idea when cutting off your plugs, you can put a piece of blue painters tape over them before you cut them loose this keeps them all nice and tidy until the cut is finished. Love all your videos!
Great idea and thanks for your kind words! Wes
It all depends on the aesthetics you are after. The screws exposed perfectly aligned is fine. So is plugging it. All personal preference.
Agree. It's not wrong just different!
No you didn't do it wrong, but if it can be made better you are the man for the job.I wouldn't mind the screws on an outside table.
Gee...thanks for the kind words 😀 Wes
I think the plugs will help protect the screws from outside weather. Would be interesting to see how the table looks after being outside in elements after a few years.
Yes...it will be an interesting product to watch. Thanks, Wes
Nicely done
Thank you 😀. Wes
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Thanks for the support !! Wes
The screws showing is also a design in it self...they are in straight lines...well done. Will use bronze or silver or gold screws. 🎉
Thank you for your comment...I appreciate you visiting the channel. Wes
I have left screws exposed, and also used plugs using Trex. IMO, the screws were fine on this table. They are color matched for a reason, and I actually liked the look better in this application.
I use plugs around deck boarders, where hidden fasteners can't be used. They are far from invisible, but are less noticeable when your eyes are 5-6 feet above the deck. Also, the handrails cover many of them.
When sitting at this table they are right in front of your eyes, and they look like... well, plugs. I'd have left the screws as they were, but that's personal preference.
For those asking about glue: No. The plugs are tight and won't come out on their own. To remove them they have to be drilled out.
Hi...thanks for the comment!! Wes
Trex uses a proprietary screw and plug called cortex. There is a plug color for every board color. The screws are 2” or 2-3/4”
Thank you for sharing 😃 Wes
Sure hope they stay in place with no adhesive? I prefer the screw showing plus more holding pressure! Stay safe Wes.
Use edge screwing?
I’ve noticed a nail gun used in most of your projects. What is a good size of a compressor to support a nail gun and maybe light painting or is this possible?
Hi...a 10-15 gallon portable compressor should give you enough air to do the job for both. Thanks for watching, Wes
TREX DOES SELL A PLUG KIT SYSTEM THAT FITS THEIR PLUGS. YOUR TREX DEALER WILL HAVE TO ORDER IT FOR YOU. IT MIGHT BE EASIER THAT MAKING YOUR OWN. LOOKS GOOD THOUGH. GREAT JOB!
Thanks for the info and nice compliment! Wes
no glue? thanx rick
No you didn't do it wrong. It was an outside table, made to stand up to weather as it happens. But, there will always be someone "picking fly poop out of black pepper" in an attempt to create the illusion of flaws where none exists. However, you have created an option for the occasional "fly poop pepper picker" to add value($$$) to such a project. So well done! I suspect you added at least $200 , perhaps more, to the price of this custom table.
You've also made it clear that "fly poop pepper pickers" are needed in this world! Thank you for the creative solutions you provide!!!! As us old swabbies would say, "Bravo Zulu"!!!
Haha...hey thanks for the comment! Wes
Mr Wes, what can I use to make sure my blade is accurate, my cuts are squared, etc. I have purchased so many gauges and angles, manual and digital (on the cheaper side), I’m ready to invest in a good, sturdy, accurate solution. Help please!
Hi...I purchased a digital angle indicator from Amazon that was inexpensive and followed the instructions. It works great...you really don't need more than that.Thanks, Wes
Probably still wrong. I think I see a ring/gap around your plugs. Plug cutters like this usually make a taper cut. I think you are putting the plugs in, upside down. Yes that is the only way to have the grain show. You need the style plug cutter that only cuts a circle and does not taper the top.
Hey hanks for your comment ! Wes
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