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Post #195,739 by folkert 2/21/05 9:31:52 AM Reply	It is all about.... the gap. Inside corners are flush cut to the exact length needed (to the wall), then the butting side is coped to match the outline. Outside corners are mitred both sides and then slightly coped for the "Really Hard and Sharp" corner. These details make all the difference in a job done well and a well done job. Coping mean you cut the wood back from the edge on the back side. This allows the wood to be "jammed" in a bit and making it look really nice. Coping is sort of like sharpening a piece of wood to the molding outline, though not at a very acute angle... prolly 70 vs 45 degrees. And the gaps should never show up if properly done. -- [link\|mailto:greg@gregfolkert.net\|greg], [link\|http://www.iwethey.org/ed_curry\|REMEMBER ED CURRY!] @ *i_wethey* [link\|http://it.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=134485&cid=11233230\|"Microsoft Security" is an even better oxymoron than "Military Intelligence"] No matter how much Microsoft supporters whine about how Linux and other operating systems have just as many bugs as their operating systems do, the bottom line is that the serious, gut-wrenching problems happen on Windows, not on Linux, not on Mac OS. -- [link\|http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1622086,00.asp\|source]
Post #195,853 by Andrew Grygus 2/21/05 10:12:55 PM Reply	Ah, so that's what a coping saw is for. Never encountered that because I prefer sharp unadecorated intersections among walls and ceilings. Walls and ceilings are, of course, painted the purest white - high gloss white for kitchen and bath, semi-gloss for living areas (I don't do mat nothin', it dirties quickly and doesn't wash well). I may compromise a little next time I do the bedroom since I've been told women are more comfortable with tints. I sympathize completely with the Art Nouveau architect who was invited by a wealthy family to "modernize" their Victorian digs. He took a quick look around, then told them, "Strip everything out. Paint the walls and ceilings white, then call me and we'll talk". [link\|http://www.aaxnet.com\|AAx]
Post #195,916 by bionerd 2/22/05 9:54:26 AM Reply	That and little candle light never hurts... I may compromise a little next time I do the bedroom since I've been told women are more comfortable with tints. "I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers."
Post #195,940 by drewk 2/22/05 12:00:50 PM Reply	Nah, Andrew will use the charcoal-fired cooker He likes cooking with an open flame on the table. Probably makes for nice atmosfear. === Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link\|http://DocHope.com\|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats]. [link\|http://DocHope.com\|http://DocHope.com]
Post #195,943 by Another Scott 2/22/05 12:25:23 PM Reply	Her wide eyes inspired the giant portholes, I'll bet. ;-)
Post #195,953 by Andrew Grygus 2/22/05 12:53:06 PM Reply	Some have been awed by my use of a butane blowtorch . . . . . as a standard kitchen tool. Cookbooks describe many ways to peel chili and bell peppers but none mention using a roaring blowtorch. Unfortunately that's the only method that actually works (and it's a lot more fun than their ineffective methods anyway). [link\|http://www.aaxnet.com\|AAx]
Post #195,946 by Andrew Grygus 2/22/05 12:38:50 PM Reply	Can't do - the lamps hang too low over the table [image\|http://www.aaxnet.com/ajg/table12.jpg\|\|\|\|] Besides, I'm alergic to carbon monoxide, so the charcoal cookers stay outside by the ox roasting pit. [link\|http://www.aaxnet.com\|AAx]

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