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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 ... |
 
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Herringbone Floor Installation
Bob and Ryley oversee the installation of a select white oak 18 inch herringbone floor in the library. Bob describes the ... |
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How To Make a Lap Joint
Lap joints are used to make a strong joint at a place where two boards come together. Here, we'll look at three different lap ... |
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How To Sharpen a Chisel
A sharp chisel is an essential woodworking tool and will cut easily and cleanly across a grain. Here is how to sharpen one ... |
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Installing Baseboards and Making Moldings
Bob meets with Ryley to install baseboard and then goes on to Paul Morise's workshop to make the moldings. |
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Installing Baseboards and Window Casings
Bob meets with Ryley to install baseboard and window casings. Bob discusses a few time saving techniques and the various cuts ... |
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Installing Pine and Pergo Laminate Flooring
In this segment Ryley installs yellow pine tongue-and-groove flooring and Gary D'Lessio installs Pergo high-pressure laminate ... |
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Ironing Veneer
If you are gluing veneer to a wood surface, you can use an old clothes iron to help. First use a sponge to wet the face of the ... |
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Kickback Dangers
Kickback is a leading cause of power saw injuries. A hazard inherent to all power saws regardless of brand or style, it occurs ... |
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Kitchen Cabinet Construction
Bob observes the process of joining the legths of wood that will be installed in the kitchen. Straps are ripped and cut for ... |
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Leveling the Floor and Installing the Subfloor
Bob meets lead carpenter Connor McKenna from Thorough Construction, who is working with the original floor joists in ... |
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Making an Armoire into an Entertainment Center
Bob works with carpenter Bob Ryley to construct an insert for an antique cherry armoire to house his bedroom TV and Video ... |
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Matching Blades
Never use the wrong type of blade in your circular saw. Always match the type and rpm rating of blade to the material being cut. |
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Measuring Inside
To take measurements inside an area like a cabinet drawer, use your measuring tape from inside edge to inside edge. Take the ... |
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Measuring Square
A measuring or rafter square is a great addition to any tool box. You can use it to mark a board for square or angled cuts. It ... |
