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Carpentry Cuts

Learn about making cuts in carpentry work with Bob Vila, including information about choosing saw blades, making cross cuts, and more.

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Band Saw
Band Saw
Some cabinet makers claim that the band saw is the single most impotant stationary tool in the workshop, because the blade ...
Blade Check
Blade Check
If your wood gluing work is less than successful, check your blades. If the blade in your saw is getting dull, it can loosen ...
Blade Choices
Blade Choices
You should choose a handsaw based on the type and size of wood you're cutting, and the direction of the cut - either cross ...
Blade Height
Blade Height
Before turning on your table saw, make sure that the height of the saw blade is no more than 1/2-in. and no less than 1/8-in. ...
Blade Kick
Blade Kick
Always wait for a circular blade to completely stop before pulling from a cut. Otherwise it may bend or kickback.
Board Division
Board Division
A rule can be used to quickly divide a board into equal parts. Lay the rule on the board with the start of the scale against ...
Cross Cuts
Cross Cuts
Cross cuts are cuts the go against the woodgrain. Once you've properly measured and marked your piece of wood, guide the side ...
Cutting Circles
Cutting Circles
You can buy several types of guides that attach to your router so you can create decorative circular grooves on the surfaces ...
Cutting Up
Cutting Up
When sawing wood, take time to consider which side of the material will be facing up. Keep the good side up when you are using ...
Double Decker Sawing
Double Decker Sawing
Here's a workshop tip that will save you time and get better results. When two pieces of wood need to be cut identically, cut ...
Dovetail Joints
Dovetail Joints
Making perfect dovetail joints can involve some shop practice, so consider starting out with a less-expensive jig that is ...
Full Speed Sawing
Full Speed Sawing
Don't start a saw motor with the blade touching the workpiece. Let the motor reach full speed before it begins the cut.
Growing Pattern Syndrome
Growing Pattern Syndrome
Try to avoid what pro carpenters call a "growing pattern syndrome." This can occur when you are cutting a number of studs or ...
Hacksaw Space
Hacksaw Space
If you need to hacksaw through a fastened pipe or rod, but the space above is cramped, try this: Remove the hacksaw's blade, ...
Handsaw Re-Cut
Handsaw Re-Cut
If you're using a handsaw and find that a board you have just cut is 1/16 in. or 1/8 in. too long, here's a way to re-cut the ...
Handsaw Types
Handsaw Types
Handsawing is not always an easy task. Make sure you've got the right tool for the job. A crosscut saw is probably the most ...
Measure Together
Measure Together
When cutting up small pieces for a project, an easier way to doublecheck for accuracy is to measure a number of the pieces at ...
Miter Saw
Miter Saw
The miter saw is one of the most versatile and accurate tools you can add to your workshop. You can pivot the blade over the ...
Miter Support
Miter Support
When you cut longer pieces, miter saws are best used with supports on both sides. One way is to cut in a drop-down section ...
No-Split Veneer
No-Split Veneer
If you have ever tried to cut or trim veneered pieces like a door, you know splintering can be a problem. A solution is to use ...
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