Express Eddie's Toolbox Resources

Express Eddie's Toolbox is a resource for you to find helpful tips, tricks, and How-To information for the Woodworker or DIY'er on all topics related to our products and website.

Cabinets

Quick and Easy Conversion from Economy Roller Drawer Slides to Soft-Close Drawer Slides

Convert Epoxy Drawer Slides Drawers to Soft-Close - PMI

How to Install Cabinet Door Handles & Pulls – Decorative Hardware Installation

How to Figure Out Your Drawer Box Size for Undermount Drawer Slides

Cabinet Door Hinges || Everything you need to Know

5 Easy Budget Friendly DIY Kitchen Upgrades

How to Apply Edgemate Real Wood Edgebanding for Beginners

Decorative Hardware Installation using the Amerock Decorative Hardware Installation Template

How to Measure Cabinet Door Overlay

What does Center-to-Center mean?

How to Quickly Measure Center-to-Center

• Understanding Cabinet and Hinge Terminology
• Understanding Drawer Slides Terminology
• What Type of Cabinets Do I Have?
• What is Cabinet Door Overlay?
• How to Measure Your Cabinet Door Overlay

Product Links from 5 Easy Budget Friendly DIY Kitchen Upgrades video above

• Soft-Close Adapters
• Rev-A-Shelf Double 35 Quart Bottom Mount Waste Container Pull-Out
• KV Soft-Close Side Mount Drawer Slides
• Decorative Hardware
• Drawer Inserts and more

Hinges

Cabinet Door Hinges - Everything You Need to Know

What is a Tool-Less Cabinet Door Hinge?

Cabinet Door Hinge - Dowel vs Screw-on | What's the difference?

What Cabinet Hinge Do I Need - Part 1 - Face-Frame Cabinet vs Frameless Cabinet

What Hinge to Use Part 2 - Hinge and Base Plate Combinations

Everything You Need to Know About Compact Cabinet Door Hinges

How to Adjust Kitchen Cabinet Hinges

How to Adjust Compact Hinges

• Understanding Cabinet and Hinge Terminology
• What's the Difference between Self-Close and Soft-Close Hinges?
• What is Cabinet Door Overlay?
• How to Measure Your Cabinet Door Overlay
• How to Choose a Blum 110° Full Overlay Straight Arm Hinge Mounting Plate (Opens in new window)
• How to Choose a Blum Hinge Mounting Plate
• What is Hinge Mounting Type or Fixing Type?
• FREE Hinge Matching Assistance
• What To Know About Concealed Hinges

Drawer Slides

KV - Knape & Vogt Best Drawer Slides Ever

Convert Epoxy Drawer Slides Drawers to Soft-Close - PMI

• How To Choose a Drawer Slide? What Size Drawer Slide Do I Need?
• Understanding Drawer Slides Terminology
• What is the Difference between Ball Bearing and Roller Drawer Slides?
• How to Choose Undermount Drawer Slides
• The Advantages of Soft-Close Drawer Slides

Trash Pull-Outs and Cabinet Organizers

• How Do I Measure My Cabinets for a Pullout or Organizer?
• How to Make Blind Corner Cabinet Space More Useful
• A Guide to Effectively Organizing Your Kitchen

Lazy Susans

How to Choose and Measure for Lazy Susans

• What is the Difference between Kidney-Shaped and Pie Cut Lazy Susans?

Closet Organization

WE Preferred Connect Closet Rods

Lighting

How to Figure out What Lighting You Need - Kelvin Temperature Explained

Introduction to the Tresco Power Pockit 3W LED Puck Light

How to Install Wireless LED Lighting with Freedim Controllers

How to Install Tresco Equiline Puck Lights

Tresco Lighting Eurolinx LED Lighting

Tresco Lighting Power Supply LED Transformer

Tresco Lighting Universal Plug-n-Play System

• Basic Understanding of Home Electricity
• Understanding Lighting Terminology
• How LED Lighting Configurations Work
• How to Order LED Lighting
• How Many Lights Can I Install?
• What are the Differences Between Puck, Stick, and Tape LED Lighting
• How Do I Select Puck Lighting Accessories?
• Why Do I Need a Transformer or Driver for my Lighting Project
• Things to Understand about Tresco LED Lighting (Opens in new window)
• Guide to LED Color Temperature (Opens in new window)
• Tresco Infinex Brochure (Opens in new window)
• Tresco Lighting by Rev-A-Shelf FREE Lighting Layout Assistance (Opens in new window)
• Lighting Glossary by Lutron (expanded) (Opens in new window)

Abrasives and Sanding

5 Tips for Sanding
Like A Pro

• Understanding Abrasives and Sanding Terminology
• Sandpaper Grades and Their Uses
• Abrasive Types / Materials
• Sanding Basics and Tips & Tricks

Bathroom Remodeling

• Helpful Tips for Updating Your Bathroom

Website Help

How We Pack and Ship Laminate Sheets

• How We SAFELY Ship Laminate Sheets to You
• How to Make a Return (Opens in new window)
• How to Use Dynamic Product Configurators (Opens in new window)

General Wood and Woodworking Topics

5 Easy Budget Friendly DIY Kitchen Upgrades

How to Apply Edgemate Real Wood Edgebanding for Beginners

• How to Choose The Right Decorative Hardware
• How to Select The Right Broom for Your Needs
• 53 Types of Wood & The Trees They Come From (Opens in new window)

Product Links from 5 Easy Budget Friendly DIY Kitchen Upgrades video above

• Soft-Close Adapters
• Rev-A-Shelf Double 35 Quart Bottom Mount Waste Container Pull-Out
• KV Soft-Close Side Mount Drawer Slides
• Decorative Hardware
• Drawer Inserts and more

Manufacturer Videos

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Decorative Hardware Installation using the Amerock Decorative Hardware Installation Template

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BLUM TANDEM Slides

Blum TANDEM Locking Devices

• How to Choose a Blum 110° Full Overlay Straight Arm Hinge Mounting Plate (Opens in new window)
• How to Choose a Blum Hinge Mounting Plate
• Blum Online Zone Planner (Opens in new window) – When planning a kitchen, there are so many decisions to be made and choices to make that it's easy to get overwhelmed. Most people realize after they start building that they didn't plan for enough storage space. Blum took this into account and created a tool to help homeowners visualize their storage needs ahead of time. The Blum Zone Planner (Opens in new window) can be a great stress reliever by helping you select just the right cabinets to fit your needs.

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How to Apply Edgemate Real Wood Edgebanding for Beginners

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Using the FastCap Pro Scribe

Close XGrass America Videos

Grass Unisoft Unboxing

How to Install a Grass Unisoft Device

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HandiSOLUTIONS on Woodworker Express

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KV - Knape & Vogt Best Drawer Slides Ever

KV - Knape & Vogt Pilaster Standards and Shelf Supports - Adjustable Shelf Brackets for Cabinets

KV - Knape & Vogt Standards and Brackets System

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Kreg Tool Tip: Mini Jig

Kreg Jig R3

Kreg Clamps with Automaxx Auto-Adjust Technology

Close XPMI Videos

PMI Soft-Close Mechanisms for Epoxy Drawer Slides

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How to Figure out What Lighting You Need - Kelvin Temperature Explained

Introduction to the Tresco Power Pockit 3W LED Puck Light

How to Install Wireless LED Lighting with Freedim Controllers

How to Install Tresco Equiline Puck Lights

Tresco Lighting Eurolinx LED Lighting

Tresco Lighting Power Supply LED Transformer

Tresco Lighting Universal Plug-n-Play System

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True Position Puck Light Jig

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WE Preferred Connect Closet Rods

WE Preferred Adjustable Height Desk / Electric Table Lift

WE Preferred Undermount Soft-Close Drawer Slides

WE Preferred 2D and 3D Locking Devices

Shop Safety Resources

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How to Mix and Use Our Disinfecting Sanitizer Wipes