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I saw the new video on the Bullseye site yesterday. Leslie from Twin Visions asked about where to get french cleats and the Dow 995 silicone. I found some french cleats in Home Depot, manufactured by OOK. They were in the isle with the picture hanging stuff and screws and nails and stuff. They were $7.97 for a 5" or 6" one (60 lbs), $9.97 for a 12" (100 lbs) and $14.97 for an 18" one ( 200 lbs). They looked like aluminum. The Dow they didn't have, so I guess online is the best place for that.
Just thought you might like to know...
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Both can be found on p. 61 of the new Bullseye catalog.

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That's good to know
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I've been using Panel Clips for years, purchased through Brooklyn Hardware in Oregon. They're inexpensive and look like the ones in the Bullseye Catalog:
http://www.panelclip.com/our-products/
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If you can't find the Dow product I always us GE Silicone II on french cleats with excellent results!
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I have used that in the past,Don. I haven't made anything that was so large and heavy that I was worried about it falling off the wall.
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Don - How long do you let the GE Silione II cure before you feel safe hanging the piece?
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smallbitz wrote:Don - How long do you let the GE Silione II cure before you feel safe hanging the piece?
72 hours is usually a safe curing time.
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