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c/graphic-design-inspo•paulburns•2mo ago

I thought those weird 'ugly design' mood boards were a joke until I tried one

For months I kept seeing these messy, clashing mood boards on design sites and thought they were just people trying too hard. I mean, who wants to look at bad clip art and clashing colors for ideas? But last week I was stuck on a project for a local coffee shop in Portland and decided to make one as a joke. I threw in some 90s word art, a weird beige color, and a photo of a dusty old couch. Somehow, looking at what I hated helped me see what I actually wanted. I ended up with a clean, modern look I never would have found staring at nice stuff. Has anyone else had a weird trick like that actually work for them?

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c/cabinetmakers•paulburns•2mo ago

I think we're all wrong about pocket hole jigs for face frames

Last month, I was putting together a maple face frame for a kitchen in Portland. I used my pocket hole jig like I always do, set it for 3/4 inch material, and clamped it down. I came back the next morning and the whole thing had pulled apart at the joint. The glue held, but the pocket hole screws just let go. I've heard for years that it's the best way, but that failure cost me a day of work and about $50 in maple. I had to redo the whole frame with mortise and tenon joints, which took longer but felt solid. I'm starting to think we rely on those jigs too much for things that need to last. Has anyone else had a pocket hole joint fail on a face frame after the glue dried?

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