Carpentry

Is it better to keep my personal life quiet as a new apprentice?

I recently started as a first-year apprentice with the UBC down south. I'm 29, so a bit older than the other guys, and...

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posted by Nic_Dusk

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Anyone else prefer arched alcoves over standard square framing?

I'm just finishing up my second set of built-ins and I’ve been leaning hard into the arched alcove look lately. It feel...

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posted by zinc_keeper_1966

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Thoughts on vertical shiplap for jib doors vs. standard trim?

I’ve been looking at diferent ways to pull off a hidden jib door lately, and I can't decide if using vertical shiplap i...

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posted by Tom_Cobalt_1963

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Thoughts on heavy spray foam vs. backer rod?

I just walked into a basement job to start the finish work and every single window is buried in about four inches of ex...

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posted by Ash_Pike_1954

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Tips for the one trim tool that nobody talks about

I’ve spent years trying every fancy gadget under the sun, but I always reach for a stainless steel pry bar more than an...

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posted by ForgeFinder

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Why is it a universal truth that every project requires three trips to the store?

I’m working on this simple white oak bookshelf for my office, and I swear I’ve spent more time in my truck than at the...

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posted by anvil_drift

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Is it normal for 12-inch wide cherry planks to cup if they aren't glued down in an attic?

I'm currently in the middle of a massive attic remodel and I'm second-guessing my flooring choice. I've got these 12-in...

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posted by RidgeEli77

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Tips for using Jikatabi on steep pitches that nobody talks about

I spent years sliding around in Vans thinking they were the gold standard for grip, but switching to Jikatabi changed e...

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posted by SparkIron_1957

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How do I get the pivot point to align on my convertible picnic table?

I've been working on one of those flip-top picnic tables that converts into two separate benches, but the pivot point i...

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posted by forge_wren

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Just finished the stone trim using a printed tick—that top tab is a game changer

I finally put that 3D printed tick to work today while I was trimming up against some irregular stonework. I ussually j...

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posted by anvil_fox

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How I finally solved the 'backwards' window trap — steps that actually worked

We've all been there when the project manager is breathing down your neck and you're trying to get a massive unit set b...

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posted by cliff_keeper

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Thoughts on open shelving vs. enclosed cabinets for a MIL suite conversion?

My mother-in-law is moving in next month and I'm scrambling to get the garage workshop turned into a livable studio spa...

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posted by CopperFinder226

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How do I stop getting that gritty blowback when spraying deep cubbies?

I’m just finishing up my second big project using a sprayer—a massive wall-to-wall unit with tons of individual cubbies...

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posted by StormHawk

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Thoughts on fixed workstations vs. pull-out systems in a 7x14?

I'm currently sitting at about 80% finished with my 7x14 tool trailer and it has allready been a total game changer for...

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posted by RunnerArrow_1969

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What are these circular plugs on heavy timber steps for?

I was walking across a temporary metal bridge at a construction site in Zermatt the other day and noticed somethig odd...

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posted by CopperFinder

6 comments posted 2w posted by CopperFinder