Not to start another poplar vs pine thread but which is the better wood (paint grade) to use for a face frame on a bathroom vanity? Also, if I use poplar would I use fine or coarse screws to join it?
Thanks
Matt
Not to start another poplar vs pine thread but which is the better wood (paint grade) to use for a face frame on a bathroom vanity? Also, if I use poplar would I use fine or coarse screws to join it?
Thanks
Matt
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Poplar is a much better paint grade finish wood - no resins. But prime with oil-based so the grain doesn't raise and use fine threads.
Solar & Super-Insulated Healthy Homes
Defiantly poplar it is more stable more durable and paints better.
poplar would be my choice here.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
For poplar, a threaded combintaion screw should be used. The Kreg company markets these screws as "Hi-Lo" I believe. They are finely threaded on the tip of the shank and coarsely threaded at the top before the shank becomes smooth.
Thanks all,Poplar it is
Why do you suggest a combo screw for poplar???
Through my extensive years of research and carpentering, I have learned this. The Kreg company itself first turned me on to the advantages of using a Hi-Lo screw in poplar. "We also offer a HI-LO THREAD type which consists of two separate threads, one higher than the other that serves as a general purpose screw in medium hardwoods like poplar." - Kreg website - http://www.kregtool.com/products/ka/product.php?PRODUCT_ID=69So to answer your question, the reason I recommend a combo screw for poplar is because it works more betterererer. I've tried coarse and fine and I tried the combo screws. They tighten stronger with less stripping.Edited 2/4/2008 1:05 pm ET by Brady T.
Edited 2/4/2008 1:06 pm ET by Brady T.