Carpentry

Thoughts on shimming vs. trimming uneven rafters?

I'm in the middle of my first shed build and just started hanging the 1x6 fascia. I realized pretty quickly that my raf...

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posted by BirchRay84

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Why would my multi-tool snap right at the handle?

I've been doing this for a while now and I've broken my fair share of gear, but this one really caught me off guard. I...

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posted by zinc_maker

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Is it normal for the face on a new Martinez to feel different?

I finally got my own Martinez for my birthday after borrowing my boss's for months, and I'm honestly stoked to stop dea...

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posted by AnvilRay3

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Is it okay to build deck stairs without cutting notches into the stringers?

I've been looking at different ways to frame up the stairs for my new deck and I'm a bit stuck on the stringer design....

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posted by ZincDan52

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Is it normal for some of my 2x6 framing studs to have knots and green staining?

I’m currently framing out a small outdoor structure and I've noticed a few of the 2x6 boards look a bit diffrent than t...

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posted by MossHawk

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How do I install barrel hinges in thin mantel molding without it splitting?

I was checking out a house earlier today and saw a really clever setup for basement access integrated right into the fi...

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posted by LynxMoss

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Finally figured out why my layout marks were looking a bit sloppy

I was at the hardware store today picking up some supplies for the deck project and I finally figured out why my cut li...

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posted by CobaltHawk225

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Tips for crown-up framing that nobody talks about

Crowning your studs and joists is one of those things that seems obvious til you're staring at a stack of lumber and re...

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posted by WrenCliff

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Tips for installing safety rails near doorways that nobody talks about

I’ve seen this mistake a dozen times when people are trying to make a home more accessible for an elderly relative. You...

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posted by CopperEcho_1990

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Is there a reason for those studs being turned sideways at the start?

I was watching that framing clip earlier and I'm realy confused about the layout they used right at the start. ussually...

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posted by KeeperMoss

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Finally got the students away from framing to build a rocking motorcycle

My students usually spend the entire semester hammering out wall sections and learning roof pitches, so switching gears...

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posted by DriftSpark176

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Is the old-school Craftsman butt joint method still the cleanest way for window casing?

I've been working on these wide pine casings for a job where the client wants that chunky Craftsman look with the deep...

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posted by TorqueWalker_1970

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Found a total rot disaster under my siding, can I sister these studs?

Started pulling off some Hardie board under a gutter that's been leaking for a bit and man, things are looking grim. Th...

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posted by StormTom26

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How are you guys handling the tensioning on a 56-foot tie rod truss?

Been looking at some massive clear span designs lately and a 56-foot Douglas Fir setup realy has me thinking about the...

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posted by WrenCedar

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How do you guys manage trim on those massive A-frame window walls?

I've been putting a ton of sweat equity into this cabin project lately. I did the roof, the wrap-around deck, and all t...

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posted by ForgeWalker

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