taz
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Post by taz on Nov 6, 2014 11:25:26 GMT -5
Nucone thanks for the link, will check it out.
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Post by jonathan on Nov 6, 2014 12:21:32 GMT -5
I'm a fan of Lamello's Invis Mx system. The downside is that they're expensive
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Apr 2, 2015 16:56:46 GMT -5
Took delivery of these fixings for a couple of cupboards and a narrow wall unit I got the knapp 8mm quick set dowels, 8mm knapp dowels and the knapp pu+ glue. The reason I got the 8mm quick set over the 5mm quick set is I can simply use the same size bit for everything . The 8mm dowels where chosen simply because they are they same diameter . I chose the pu+ glue as it expends a little bit yet not excessively like gorrilla glue filling any slight voids like the little holes in the sides of the knapp dowels. Then sets rock hard. Also I have found its performance the best and most reliable of the glues I used when I made the racking for the van. The standard pva joints I find a couple haven't held, I find gorilla glue expands too much for my liking and too much mess the joints where I used the pu+ adhesive are all still as good as when first done. Another reason I choose the quick set dowels, instead of only the dowels is to save on clamps , which I simply don't have at this moment in time. Obviously a future investment . Here is some pics I will do a vid when I get the materials. Granted the fixings can't be taken apart |
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Post by lincoln on Apr 2, 2015 19:14:39 GMT -5
How do the 'quick set' dowels work, wrightwoodwork? A push fit that locks in?
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Apr 3, 2015 1:02:49 GMT -5
Yep that's it. The black part is a bit like a plastic wall plug with the end of it shaped for a ball to lock in. The metal part is more or less the same as a cam bolt bolt. For the metal part you drill an 8mm hole 8mm deep and for the plastic plug, you drill an 8mm hole 32mm deep. Screw the metal conector in and knock the plastic plug in the other hole then knock the parts together. Once together they ain't coming apart unless you are deliberately try to break the joint. On the instructions it told you to drill the holes 7.5 and 31mm deep when I did I found they didn't pull up 100% tight. Leaving about a mill and half gap. When I increased the hole depth just slightly it sorted the problem and locked it tight. For the plastic dowels you are meant to drill an 8mm hole 13mm and 26mm deep. I've still to try the quick set and dowel together so need to fry that combination together on a test piece and glue it as well. Basically once I've built the unit I want it to be never coming apart
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Post by mick on Apr 3, 2015 4:32:21 GMT -5
Do you mind me asking what the cost of them are
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Apr 3, 2015 11:03:43 GMT -5
No I don't mind you asking. The price for each individual set is €95 + tax and delivery from Austria for 250 which worked out about €20 for delivery. If you buy more the price comes down
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Post by mick on Apr 3, 2015 11:14:10 GMT -5
How many is in a set
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Apr 3, 2015 12:18:16 GMT -5
250 are in a box which works out at €0.38 plus tax. On thier website to get prices all you have to do is register.
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Post by mick on Apr 3, 2015 13:10:06 GMT -5
Thanks for that that's no to bad will go and register might order some up
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Post by jimbouk on Apr 3, 2015 17:23:48 GMT -5
Wright i am keen to get the knock down fixings. Where did you order them from. Cheers
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Apr 3, 2015 17:46:33 GMT -5
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Post by jimbouk on Apr 4, 2015 8:15:56 GMT -5
Great thanks mate
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Post by jimbouk on Apr 4, 2015 8:22:17 GMT -5
Just ordered some. I am going to use them to fix a face frame cap thats got led lights in it on to the front of some library units. Will post up some pics when i do it.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Apr 4, 2015 9:50:07 GMT -5
Nice one. Look forward to the pics when you get done. I'm waiting on the pine panels coming and to pic up the sliding table. To carry out the project. Will post pic and vids of the build as I go
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