How to build a post cover for your basement from scratch!

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

Hey everyone! Hope everyone is well and healthy! If you want to see how I install these post covers, here is the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmWTkqCpjranbLc Please enjoy, like and don’t forget to subscribe ! Many more videos to come!

[@randymiller2974]

Edward - Great idea and your instructions were fantastic!! I did 3 poles with 3/4" thick MDF and they turned out amazing!! Thanks so much for the insight!!

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

@@randymiller2974 great to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@4315chris]

Very nice! Exactly what I needed to see. Simple, direct, and quality craftsmanship.

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

Thank you so much! Have you watched how we install the post cover? Here is the link! Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmWTkqCpjranbLcsi=gyRu-sti_WAWcAmC

[@MergedElement]

Good craftsman ship and explanation.

[@jefferystalks8232]

Great Video Edward! You make everything look soooo,, easy and your instructions are so easy to follow! Keep it up Bud! Keep sharing with us! You’re amazing! 🍻from 🇨🇦!

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

Glad you like them!

[@now0611]

Thank you for the video. What is the thickness of mdf you used? Would 1/2"? work?

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

Great question, 1/2” will work, it just might take a little more patience to glue everything together and make sure the nails don’t deflect out of the 1/2 “ I usually use 5/8 or 3/4. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@mansurrahim]

When you sanded it before priming, what grit did you use?

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

I used 220, just to said the filler from the nail holes and very lightly.

[@mansurrahim]

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Thank you. You motivated me to work on this. I thought you had sanded the whole piece and corners. Good to know just the nail holes.

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

The posts can out nice because it wasn’t the first ones I built. You might have to sand the corners. When you sand, you sand what you need to sand. I did sand the pieces very lightly. The focus was on the putty from the nail holes

[@mansurrahim]

@@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639 Awesome, thanks Edward!

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

@@mansurrahim you’re very welcome, I’m very happy to hear that our channel inspired you and that I could help. Stay tuned for more videos, stay safe and healthy and happy new year!

[@mikemcclelland9551]

Hey Edward, I've got a basic question. How do you go about ripping that MDF down with the circular saw? Do you use a jig?

[@idealdirecthomeimprovement1639]

When I ripped the rough sizes down I just clamped a straight edge to cut it straight. I have an 8 ft level that I use often and 2 quick grip clamps. I put the straight edge offset according to the saw. I hope this helps. You can also just use the table saw if you have someone that can help you hold the sheet or have the big box store rip it in half or cut it for you. I did this just to make it easier to cut the bevel on the table saw.

[@jayholmes2004]

A follow up on this same question. I have 8ft pine and when I try to make this bevel cut the wood won’t stay straight against my fance when pushing it through the table saw. But you did not seem to have this problem and I don’t see why. The bevel needs to be perfectly straight or the joints don’t match up. I feel like I almost need to use a long rail and some special attachment to keep the wood straight against the fence as I rip the bevel cut. Any advice would be helpful! Thank you