Carpentry

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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Are these baseboard scribes against my stone wall actually acceptable?

I’ve been working on the master bedroom and finally got to the part where the white baseboards meet the fireplace. The...

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posted by Lee_Cedar

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Found an old Estwing 20oz at an estate sale, is it worth restoring or just using?

So I was literally just browsing through some hammer threads here last week beacuse my old wood-handle one finally bit...

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posted by Dan_Torque

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How should I finish these solid teak French doors for my home office?

I finally pulled the trigger on some solid teak French doors for the master suite. They're sitting in the middle of my...

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posted by DuskLynx_1951

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Is this oak and walnut inlay combo working or did I overdo it?

I've been spending the last few weekends in the garage messing around with this tabletop design and I'm at a point wher...

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posted by CliffSage422

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Are these traditional timber joints strong enough for a heavy snow load?

I've been working on this project for my family hall in Norway and the scale of these timber frames is starting to get...

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posted by cliff_nomad

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