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Dovetail Joints
Making perfect dovetail joints can involve some shop practice, so consider starting out with a less-expensive jig that is ... |
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Drill Bit Cases
When you buy a drill bit set, it most likely will come in a storage case. This case will help you figure out which size bit ... |
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Drill Bit Corrosion
A simple way to clean corrosion from a twist drill bit is to let your power drill help you. While applying oil to the bit at ... |
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Drill Press
A drill press is simply a stationary version of your hand-held drill. Its primary advantage is accuracy. It will drill holes ... |
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Drill Propeller
Shavings can pile up around a hole being drilled, making it hard for you to see what you are doing. To prevent this, push the ... |
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Finishing Sander
The purpose of a finshing sander is not to shape wood but to get it ready for a final smooth finish. Let the sander come to ... |
 
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Finishing the Countertops
Brad Brewster of Princeton Custom Cabinetry shows Bob how the counters are rolled to apply consistent pressure once they have ... |
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Flexible Clamps
Old bicycle innertubes that are cut into long, narrow strips can make excellent clamps for repairing broken wooden furniture. ... |
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Framing the Back Wall of the Affordable Home
Bob joins General Contractor Wes Lohr as they frame the back wall of the affordable home in Mashpee, Massachusetts. Lohr walks ... |
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Framing the Barn
Bob confers with Paul Pacella from Maine Post and Beam of Cape Cod about the framing of the barn. Paul demonstrates the ... |
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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. |
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Glue Removal
Glue squeeze-out can be wiped up with a wet rag, but this can drive some of the glue into the wood's pores. A method preferred ... |
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Glue Tools
An inexpensive nylon-bristle brush and a few small "acid" brushes that are sold for applying soldering flux can make great ... |
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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, ... |
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Hammer Check
If you will be working in close quarters attaching new molding to walls or ceilings with finishing nails, first check out your ... |
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Hand Filing
When using hand files, it is best to hold the stock firmly in a vise or clamp. For better results, try to keep the stock being ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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Hanging Squares
To store a carpenter's square, nail either a 13-in. or 22-in. length of tongue-and-groove flooring to your shop wall, groove ... |
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Hanging Trim
Using a 2x4 "deadman" can make hanging trim much easier. When hanging long pieces of trim use spare 2x4's. Simply wedge the ... |
