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Why do my laminated handrail strips keep slipping out of alignment when clamping?

Trying my hand at bent lamination for a curved stair rail, but I feel like I'm fighting the wood every step of the way....

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ArrowKeeper592

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Tips for building quick event bars that nobody talks about

When you're building a bar for a one-night event, using expensive hardwoods is a total waste of money, so most of us en...

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drift_scout

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Is it normal to get slight sag when pulling the center prop on decorative trusses?

Finally got the first timber truss hoisted up into the vaulted ceiling today after wrestling it up the scaffolding for...

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zinc_keeper_1966

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Why is my arched oak door sagging away from the jamb every time I let go?

I’m in the middle of installing this custom arched oak double-action door and I’m hitting a wall with the alignment. It...

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BasaltBuilder

5 1mo BasaltBuilder

Is there a trick to marking soffit lights when you're working alone?

I was trying to get the layout done for some 4-inch recessed cans under the eaves this afternoon and I hit a wall. My l...

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CliffMax_1988

6 1mo CliffMax_1988

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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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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Jake_Anvil

4 1mo Jake_Anvil

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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BuilderZinc

3 1mo BuilderZinc

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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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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Lee_Storm

5 1mo Lee_Storm

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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Tom_Anvil

4 1mo Tom_Anvil

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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DuskJoe_1988

6 1mo DuskJoe_1988

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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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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KeeperDrift_1989

4 1mo KeeperDrift_1989

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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anvil_fox

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