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Rip Cuts
Rip cuts are cuts that go with the woodgrain. After a proper measurement and marking have been made, carefully use your thumb ... |
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Sabre Saw
For a saw that is great on the curves, look for a good sabre saw. Sometimes called a "jigsaw", it has a small blade that cuts ... |
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Saw Guide
If you need to make a saw cut over a long distance, here's an easy way to make your cut perfectly straight. First, strike a ... |
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Saw Safety
Here are some important safety tips to remember when you're using a circular saw. Remove jewelry and loose clothing first, and ... |
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Saw Wax
Apply wax to straight edges and skill saw bases for nice smooth cuts. |
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Sawdust Collection System
As a practical matter, workshops can be set up just about anywhere space is available. But if you set up in a basement, ... |
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Sawdust Relief
Sawdust build-up can create heat and friction when you use a hole saw. One solution is to drill a smaller hole inside the area ... |
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Sawing Posts
Say you're building a deck in your yard and have to cut a 10-in. thick post in half. How do you do this with a circular saw ... |
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Sawing Wood
When sawing wood, take time to consider which side of the material to having facing up. Keep the good side up when you are ... |
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Sheathing Cuts
Often carpenters will make quick work of cutting fiberboard sheathing by making their cut marks with a chalkline instead of a ... |
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Specialty Blades
Your table saw may be more versatile than you think. In addition to making a variety of straight andangled cuts, you can ... |
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Story Poles
When you need to duplicate multiple measurements on a larger project, it can be helpful to use a length of 1x2 or similar ... |
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Straight Wood
Before you glue up wood for a project, examine the parts. If at all possible, start out with cleanly cut, perfectly straight ... |
 
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The Art of Dovetailing
She is constructing a drawer made of poplar. After measuring she gets to work with a chisel and saw. She uses a Japanese Back ... |
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Using a Circular Saw
The circular saw is a common power tool used in home repair and improvement projects. Here is how to use one properly. |
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Using a Hand Saw
A hand saw is one of the most basic tools in carpentry. Here is how to use one properly. |
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Using a Table Saw
The table saw is an important woodworking tool. Here is how to use one safely. |
