Carpentry

Tips for managing site fatigue that nobody talks about

I spent half my career balancing on those narrow 3-inch ladder rungs til my arches felt like they were collapsing by no...

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posted by MossBear_1951

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Why on earth does a #4 Phillips even exist?

I was sorting trough some old bit holders today and found a massive #4 Phillips just sitting there. I’ve been doing res...

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posted by Jake_Anvil

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Tips for restoring heart pine that nobody talks about

Working with 200-year-old heart pine is a whole diferent beast compared to modern oak. After you've gone thru the effor...

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posted by BuilderZinc

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How do I handle the transition between the living and dining area for a Red Oak coffered ceiling?

I've finally started the overhead work on my 1930s Craftsman bungalow and I decided to go all out with a Red Oak coffer...

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posted by DriftFinder97

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How do I even begin estimating and templating a multi-window radial turret in stain grade?

I just got asked to trim out a massive curved bay area with six big black-framed windows overlooking a mountain range,...

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posted by Lee_Storm

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Just wrapped up that custom oak stair install — a few lessons on the high-end stuff

I finally got the red oak staircase finished and it was defintely a learning experiance dealing with these price points...

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posted by Tom_Anvil

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How do I keep my long-span railing posts aligned when my head isn't in the game?

I’ve been plugging away at this massive deck for seven weeks, including the demo of the old one, but it’s been slow goi...

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posted by DuskJoe_1988

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Is it normal to install custom oak treads before the drywallers even show up?

I'm working on a high-end residential project in Toronto right now and the GC is pushing me to get the main stair assem...

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posted by HawkIron_1952

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Ran into a strange calling card while replacing a window sill today

I was tearing out a rotten window sill on a house from the mid-90s this afternoon and stumbled across something I’ve ne...

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posted by KeeperDrift_1989

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Just finished a bookshelf for my kid—a few observations from a framer

I've been framing houses for years, but I decided to try my hand at some finish work beacuse I couldn't wrap my head ar...

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posted by anvil_fox

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Tips for protecting delicate miters that nobody talks about

I've seen alot of guys lately struggling with keeping thier external miters tight while the glue sets up, especally on...

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posted by Joe_Storm_1951

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How do I find a missing tool trapped behind moisture-resistant drywall?

I think I just did the ultimate rookie move while finishing up the green board in my bathroom renovation. I spent the w...

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posted by BearPike

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Just wrapped up a big Shou Sugi Ban project for a client

I finally finished up that custom build I've been working on for the last few weeks. The client realy wanted that charr...

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posted by Jake_Moss

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Is it normal for my muscle memory to completely reset when switching to finish work?

I’ve been doing alot of rough framing lately and I think I’ve just gotten too used to swinging heavy. I had to switch o...

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posted by Ray_Frost

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How do I account for a sloped floor when laying out these pantry shelves?

I’ve started prepping a small closet for some new pantry storage for my parents, but I’m running into a bit of a headac...

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posted by DriftFinder

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