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spirit levels

What is the theory behind levels? I've heard that carpenter's are more precise than those used by bricklayers. I have e...
56 comments posted 8yrs
posted by moasen
56 comments posted 8yrs posted by moasen

Blade for Compound, sliding miter saw

About 30 years ago I purchased a Hitachi compound sliding miter saw. The blade that came with the saw would not cut a 2...
7 comments posted 8yrs
posted by sw
7 comments posted 8yrs posted by sw

Need a mortiser

Well maybe not this one, though if you collect old tools. https://carbondale.craigslist.org/tls/d/1850-mortising-machine...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by markem618
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by markem618

what is the common name

in some hotels apartments etc there are openings above the entry door that are sometimes glass but also just solid wood...
2 comments posted 8yrs
posted by electric-comet
2 comments posted 8yrs posted by electric-comet

What is it? (Amateur version Post #19)

Here is another post in my amateur ?What is it?? tool threa d. As usual, I will try to answer questions about their com...
9 comments posted 8yrs
posted by leflynn
9 comments posted 8yrs posted by leflynn

notation for plank

What's the notation for a piece of wood, say pine? Is this fine 3.5x9.5x120cm or is there some different convention?
24 comments posted 8yrs
posted by moasen
24 comments posted 8yrs posted by moasen

Which first, the mortise or tenon?

I normally make the mortise on the mortising machine and then use the table saw tenoning jig to match the mortise. But...
6 comments posted 8yrs
posted by michaeldwilson2
6 comments posted 8yrs posted by michaeldwilson2

floor style

this style is not one i would choose have to admit that have not seen this in person before maybe it is meant to offset...
7 comments posted 8yrs
posted by electric-comet
7 comments posted 8yrs posted by electric-comet

radi plane sharpening

Just true the flat adjacent to the machined curve. Basic. Unless the bit is abused 2000 grit on a hard flat surface and...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by rajdogg
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by rajdogg

Merry Christmas Y'all!

and a Happy New Year!
13 comments posted 8yrs
posted by lcb11211
13 comments posted 8yrs posted by lcb11211

OT: Electrical Help

I've previously installed 4 new T-8 light fixtures in the garage and 1 in t he telescope room. No problems with any of...
11 comments posted 8yrs
posted by cedarsonny
11 comments posted 8yrs posted by cedarsonny

sinker cypress paneling

not something you see every day looks like a professional job although the curve could be a little smoother probably no...
3 comments posted 8yrs
posted by electric-comet
3 comments posted 8yrs posted by electric-comet

Ping Leon: I Need Your Help

Leon, I'm really good at wrapping gifts. I've been doing it since I wrapped candy and perfume in a corner drug store at...
6 comments posted 8yrs
posted by teamarrows
6 comments posted 8yrs posted by teamarrows

OT: Worst roofing job ever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw5n-5uoGbU 20K.
19 comments posted 8yrs
posted by michaeldwilson2
19 comments posted 8yrs posted by michaeldwilson2

favorite way to attach baseboard

air stapler will do the job but the look is not so good brad nailer might be the best way to go has anyone here tried a...
12 comments posted 8yrs
posted by electric-comet
12 comments posted 8yrs posted by electric-comet