Carpentry

How do I get a clean scribe on these irregular natural trunks for a tiered seating base?

I'm currently stuck on the installation phase for a school library project involving those massive natural timber suppo...

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posted by Alex_Anvil_1969

4 comments posted 2w posted by Alex_Anvil_1969

Gave the jikatabi a fair shot on 9/12 roofs and I am going back to Vans

I finally got around to testing those Marugo Matsuri Jog 6s on some steep OSB this week since I’m always hunting for be...

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posted by ZincSage

4 comments posted 2w posted by ZincSage

Anyone else prefer creative sunbursts over standard trim for hiding mistakes?

I’ve been looking at a project where a plumber’s oversight left some awkward gaps right above a door header. Instead of...

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posted by CopperJoe9

5 comments posted 3w posted by CopperJoe9

Is it normal for 15 gauge nails to deflect this much in soft wood?

I was working on some blocking for a curved trim piece today and had a massive scare with my nail gun. I was trying to...

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posted by DriftKit10

5 comments posted 3w posted by DriftKit10

Is there any way to make 1920s winder stairs safer for toddlers without a full tear-out?

I'm living in an old Portland craftsman with a staircase that honestly keeps me up at night. It’s got two 90-degree win...

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posted by ember_bear

5 comments posted 3w posted by ember_bear

Tips for upgrading to a work trailer that nobody talks about

We’ve all been there where the truck bed setup just isn’t cutting it anymore. Those custom pull-out drawers are great f...

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posted by BirchCal_1981

4 comments posted 3w posted by BirchCal_1981

Is it normal for a professional shingle repair to look this uneven?

The roofers had to pull off two rows of the siding to get the torchdown done correctly, but the "carpenter" they sent b...

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posted by DuskRay13

4 comments posted 3w posted by DuskRay13

Thoughts on pre-fitting trim vs waiting for the drywall finish?

I've been at this for about six years now and honestly feel like a total rookie every time I step onto a job site with...

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posted by BirchMaker129

6 comments posted 3w posted by BirchMaker129

Why are my cedar ceiling planks gapping so much after a solo install?

I’ve been out of the field for about three years sitting behind a desk in management, and I finally got back on the too...

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posted by Tom_Drift

5 comments posted 3w posted by Tom_Drift

Is it normal for my boss to insist on two nails for bevel siding?

My crew just got kicked off a residential site becasue my GC got into a physical brawl with the foreman that ended up o...

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posted by BasaltCrest_1987

3 comments posted 4w posted by BasaltCrest_1987

Finally got the main stringer set for the new stairs — a few observations

We finally got the central black steel stringer locked in and the first batch of thick wood treads bolted down. It was...

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posted by Max_Slate70

5 comments posted 4w posted by Max_Slate70

Is it better to use one nail or two when installing hemlock bevel siding?

Work got cut short today after a massive argument between our foreman and the new guy acutally turned into a physical f...

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posted by RunnerCedar_1970

3 comments posted 1mo posted by RunnerCedar_1970

Just finished the interior trim on a high-end entryway — a few observations

I just wrapped up a massive trim project on a new build, and it relly tested my patience with paneling and staircase in...

5 comments posted 1mo

posted by CopperLee97

5 comments posted 1mo posted by CopperLee97

Prefabbing bullseye dormers vs. framing on the roof?

We've been looking at the architect's plans for these circular bullseye dormers and they're pretty intimidating. To kee...

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posted by RavenHawk109

6 comments posted 1mo posted by RavenHawk109

Update on the garage truss reinforcement — got it level finally

Knocked out the garage truss repairs this weekend with my old man and it feels good to have that sag gone. We spent mos...

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posted by CopperMike_1988

6 comments posted 1mo posted by CopperMike_1988