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Ball Peen Hammer
For jobs that require a hammer with more heft and hardness than the usual claw hammer, try a ball peen hammer. Sometimes ... |
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Bark Saver
When doing tree pruning work, making an extra undercut with your pruning saw will help keep the bark below heavier branches ... |
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Bent Nails
Bent nails often result from poor hammering technique. However, they can also be caused by a dirty hammer face, especially ... |
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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 ... |
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Blade Storage
Saw blades should be stored separately. Keep each blade secured between two pieces of plywood, fastened together by a nut and ... |
 
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Building a Deck Storage Box, Part One
This western red cedar deck storage box is a one-day project spanning two videos. Western red cedar was chosen for this ... |
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Building a Deck Storage Box, Part Two
Building a western red cedar deck storage box is a one-day project that will provide convenient storage and an extra place to ... |
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Building a Flower Box
Western red cedar was used to construct this window flower box project in one day. The naturally weather- and insect-resistant ... |
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Building a Wooden Lattice Screen
This western red cedar lattice fencing was a one-day project designed to screen the home recycling center. Western red cedar ... |
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Caulking Gun
Here's how to get professional results when you're using a caulking gun. Caulking guns aren't expensive, so don't skimp here. ... |
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Chisel Care
As with hand planes, the key to using chisels successfully is keeping them sharp. If they are not kept sharp, your work will ... |
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Chisel Use
A chisel is one of the most useful tools in the workshop; but it's important to know how to use them. For example, after ... |
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Choosing Workshop Tools
When it comes to workshop tools, these 10 woodworker's favorites will come in handy for any project or repair. |
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Clamp-On Storage
Have a rather large collection of adjustable wrenches, c-clamps or odd-shaped screw clamps laying around the workshop? You can ... |
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Comparing Levels
Periodically check your levels for accuracy. If dropped or bumped they can get jarred and out of alignment and ruin a project. ... |
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Corner Molding
Molding is a detail that enhances any interior. Use a coping saw to get a professional fit in a corner. Nail on one leg of the ... |
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Decorative Woodwork Restoration
Bob and Patty Hettich strip paint from decorative woodwork, then make rubber molds to create new detail in a Federal style ... |
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Eyeball Measurments
Don't rely on eyeball measurements alone as sight lines can often be deceiving. Take a few seconds and use a measuring tape or ... |
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Finding Replacement Parts
Finding replacement parts can be daunting unless you know how and where to look for them. |
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Hacksaw Recycling
Here's a way to get more life out of an old hacksaw blade. Mount it on the side edge of your workbench with about half the ... |
