Carpentry

Have any of you guys ever landed a massive back framing job for a high-profile client?

I was just reminiscing about the time me and two other guys spent about four months doing all the back framing on that...

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posted by FlintHawk

4 comments posted 2mos posted by FlintHawk

Why do vintage DIY shelves hold up so much better than modern builds?

My brother has these massive shelves that have been in his workshop forever. I was looking at the back of them the othe...

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posted by FlintSpark890

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How do you keep solid ash slats from warping on a full-height stairwell screen?

I've been working on this floor-to-ceiling slatted wall for my staircase and used solid ash for the whole thing. It too...

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posted by StoneLynx

4 comments posted 2mos posted by StoneLynx

Is anyone still swinging an Estwing or have we all moved to titanium?

I’m officially a hammerholic at this point and just grabbed the 19 oz Estwing with the stacked leather and black finish...

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posted by DuskRunner_1962

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How do you guys handle kerfing for custom fluted walnut panels on vanities?

So I'm finishing up this 1940s bathroom remodel in an 80 sq ft space and the cabinetry is giving me a run for my money....

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posted by MossBear837

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Anyone have a better trick for hiding kerf marks on curved trim?

I’m wrestling with a rounded corner in a hallway where I had to kerf the back of the baseboard to get it to wrap correc...

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posted by Ben_Anvil_1960

5 comments posted 2mos posted by Ben_Anvil_1960

How would you build a curved deck railing without using glulams?

I’ve been looking at this old curved balcony railing and I can’t for the life of me figure out how they pulled off the...

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posted by SparkIron_1976

5 comments posted 2mos posted by SparkIron_1976

Should I follow a crooked wall or try to plumb the new extension?

I've got a bit of a headache with a wall extension I'm starting. I'm adding about 25 feet to an existing interior wall,...

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posted by Dan_Slate

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How do you guys handle studs that show up looking like boomerangs?

Just got a delivery for the new addition and I swear half the studs are more curved than a hockey stick. My helper just...

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posted by BirchBen_1984

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Does this basement stair stringer look safe or did I waste my money?

Just had a local guy finish up some stairs for the basement since the old ones were rotting out. I paid him a few hundr...

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posted by ForgeDan_1979

3 comments posted 2mos posted by ForgeDan_1979

Does anyone else find the craftsmanship on the Notre-Dame restoration project absolutely insane?

Just saw some news about one of the carpenters who helped rebuild the roof over in Paris. apparantly, they let him get...

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posted by Nic_Cedar

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Why use a plywood gusset instead of sistering for truss repairs?

The truss company just finished a repair on one of my roof trusses after a vent install messed with the original webbin...

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posted by StormRunner

5 comments posted 2mos posted by StormRunner

What is the best way to transition stair trim to horizontal baseboard?

Stuck on this white baseboard trim and I'm about ready to throw my miter saw out the window. The diagonal piece coming...

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posted by Kit_Slate_1957

5 comments posted 3mos posted by Kit_Slate_1957

Anyone else ever feel like a pro until the skirting boards come out?

I was flying trough this garden room build today, absolutely nailing the laminate flooring and feeling like I finally h...

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posted by Ray_Copper

4 comments posted 3mos posted by Ray_Copper

Is there a trick to getting those perfect drawer reveals on dark maple?

I've been grinding away on a 12x15 walk-in with 9-foot ceilings, and the dark stain on maple plywood is proving to be a...

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posted by FrostSam_1982

4 comments posted 3mos posted by FrostSam_1982