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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 ... |
 
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Hand Carving Seashell Pattern on Mahogany Drawer Front
Tommy MacDonald demonstrates a few of the techniques he employs to create hand carved furniture details. MacDonald lines up ... |
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History of the North Bennet Street School
Bob takes a trip into Boston to visit the North Bennet Street School. The school, which focuses on training students in ... |
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How to Build a Sled or Boat for a Table Saw
A boat or a sled makes the process of making multiple cross-cuts accurate, fast and safe. Here’s how to make one for your ... |
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How to Build 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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How to Hang a Curio Shelf
There are a number of ways to secure a curio shelf to a wall. Installation methods may vary but should not affect the degree ... |
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How to Hang a Wood Door
Installing a solid wood door enhances the look of your home and helps with soundproofing. |
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How to Secure Furniture to the Wall
Use safety brackets to secure heavy furniture to the wall and prevent accidental injury to children. |
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Interior Panelling
Bob and Ryley put up the pine interior paneling in the living room. Ryley shows a few techniquest to ensure the boards are ... |
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Island Cottage on Keewaydin Island Tour
Bob takes us on a field trip to Keewaydin Island, where we tour an island cottage that was created by a unique and colorful ... |
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Loose Screws
One way to fix a loose screw in wood is to remove it and then insert toothpicks or burned wooden matches with a coating of ... |
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Pilot Holes
When you are fastening two pieces of wood with screws, keep the pilot hole through the top piece slightly larger than the ... |
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Pre-Drilling For Brass
On certain projects, you may be required to work with brass screws. While the brass results in an attractive finished project, ... |
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Precision Marks
Use a well-sharpened pencil to make cut marks for your shop projects. A blunt pencil, held vertical to the rule, will make a ... |
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Protective Trim Coverings
Taking the time to protect woodwork while you paint or work around it will save you time and money. Trim protection tape comes ... |
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Pulling Finish Nails
Here's the best way to remove finish nails from old woodwork. After carefully removing the woodwork from the wall, pull out ... |
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Quick Line
Carpenters who do rough construction get very proficient at "close-enough" measuring. For example, to quickly draw a line ... |
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Removing Old Woodwork
Here's how to remove painted woodwork for refinishing. Score the paint with a utility knife to prevent splitting the wood. ... |
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Repairing a Deck
Decks are outdoor rooms that sometimes need repair. Fortunately, you know how to fix them. |
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Sawdust Collection System
As a practical matter, workshops can be set up just about anywhere space is available. But if you set up in a basement, ... |
