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numbskull · 08-22-2010, 08:39 AM

In hardwoods, drill your hook holes parallel to the grain lines, rather than across them. Wood expands much more across grain than along it.
Soak in sealer for several hours and plan for the weight gain that occurs.
Prime inside your hook holes.

08-22-2010, 08:39 AM	#2
numbskull Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: over the hill Posts: 6,682	In hardwoods, drill your hook holes parallel to the grain lines, rather than across them. Wood expands much more across grain than along it. Soak in sealer for several hours and plan for the weight gain that occurs. Prime inside your hook holes.