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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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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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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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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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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 ... |
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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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Hammer Safety
A hammer is one of the most common tools around. However simple it is to use, certain safety precautions should always be ... |
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Hammer Types
What size do you need? Many experienced carpenters use a 16 oz. claw hammer for most jobs, but also carry a 20 or 22 oz. ... |
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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 ... |
