Panel saws are mainly used for crosscutting and ripping sheet goods. But they can also be used for joinery.
Remove the saw from the machine and mount a router and then you have a machine for cutting dadoes – very handy when dealing with large panels.
Watch the video and see how it is done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exxt-SrAUj0
With the rigid metal guide rail you won’t get any flexing up and down so there is more control on your plank thickness.
And with a long chain bar you can get an attachment for a second guide rail on tho other side of the log – ideal for really big logs.
Watch the video and see this chainsaw mill in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D3_901kV54
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It’s the Eizzy Bar Pro. Specially designed for ripping pallets apart without splitting the boards.
It works great on pallets, but also can be used to demo fences and decks.
Light weight and built to last. Watch the video and see it in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWlisIwtxbY
My shops have always been too small to do it on the table saw.
And I used to use the circular saw all the time.
But then I found a panel saw on sale at a going out of business sale and I’ve wondered how I got along without one ever since.
These saws sure speed up the cutting process and make sheet goods handling in the shop a whole lot easier.
Here is a DIY solution for making a panel saw — Watch the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu5UU10F7NQ
Those pallets in may cases are yours for the asking.
It just takes a little snooping around the industrial areas in your area.
Some pallets are better than others so don’t stop looking after you find your first source.
Watch the video and discover the easy way to reclaim this valuable wood resource.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RvFHiZa5fQ
Many times I’ve used the nail in a piece of scrap wood trick and just layed the pieces on the nail tips or sometimes I use some angle with the vee point up. These methods can take up a lot of real estate in the shop.
What I like about the tip in this video is that it takes up a lot less space.
Watch and see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61hT7-W1noE
This technique is really easy to do.
All you need is pens paper and a ruler.
you need to pencil in the shape you want to pop off the page then – watch the video to discover this secret.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pabS7JpDPo
And I could have done it if I had a chainsaw mill like the one featured in this video.
Watch the video and you’ll see the steps involved in milling your own lumber.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJOvnsMJHJ8
These inventors have invented a special frame for inside a bee hive which allows honey to be drained out of the hive through a plastic tube.
It’s like having honey on tap, just turn the special tool and watch the honey flow out of the hive.
This is quite a revolution. No more opening up the hive, you can look in a window to see when the honey is ready to harvest.
Watch the video to learn more on flow honey:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_pj4cz2VJM
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Often times you need a bulletin board to fit a very specific wall space. The boards you buy are either too small or too big, plus they don’t look that great.
The solution is to build your own. That way it can be any size you want and you can put any style of frame around it you want.
I use prime coat tentest for the board itself. You could buy a commercial bulletin board larger than the one you are building and cut it to size and put a nice frame around it as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wv0E3GuFpQ
You do it withe a lot of built in furniture, movable walls, fold down beds, built in storage and many more amazing features.
This video of a small condo design can give you a lot of ideas for the tight spaces in your residence.
Watch the video and discover all these innovations for making a small space truly livable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYV0qATsyts
Got some valuables you need to hide?
Well this hiding place may be just what you ar looking for.
You can put a blank cover on it or actually put a plug or switch in the box.
Watch the video to see how it is done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yRCDU-80IQ
Milk jug plastic is actually a good choice of the material for a mallet head because it is dense enough to give you a good weight for it’s size an yet it is soft enough so it won’t damage the chisel handles you are striking.
The trick of course is to get it to the right shape.
Watch the video to see how it is done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyP7YJ9O3TY
If you know how much water you need. You can calculate or set the other variable in the pumping system to achieve your goal.
This video delves into the various variables you have to take into account an gives you the formula you need to make your ram pump work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y_WWxWdn5A
Do you want to run your water system using only solar power?
This video shows how such a system is set up to give plenty of water all the time.
From solar panels, battery, charging system and the pumps, watch and see if this setup is for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO0n3V9XS5g
There are a number of things to consider while choosing a hardwood floor.
You need to know what the subfloor is made of for instance, because some types of flooring don’t work that well with with some subfloors.
This video goes through some of those points and the it shows you the steps in installing 3/4 inch solid hardwood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdjxug_6jcY
So what the easy quick way to check the propane level in your propane tank?
This video is going to walk you through a quick way to do just that.
It can be done right in place with no tools required.
Watch and learn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6U_e7FrC2Y
There are rough saw horse for outside work and quality saw horses for inside finishing and shop work.
Some like them tall, while others prefer short saw horses.
You can build them out of common lumber and plywood or you can use hardwoods.
Watch this video to get an appreciation of the different saw horse design criteria.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUI-9h2s6F8
These horses were built over 30 years ago. Built out of birch they have mortise and tenon joints with some additional triangular braces for added strength.
There is a sacrificial 2×2 screwed on to the top And that is covered in carpet to protect any prefinished work pieces.
Height wise they were built to be a couple of inches lower than a table saw top so they can and very often are used to make an off feed table.
They will carry a lot of weight, probable more than 2000#.
And best of all they nest together well, taking up little storage space in the shop or the back of my truck.
Not the kind of horses to be left out in the rain and they need to be chained up when not in use on the job.
They with definitely out last me.
Most carpenters may have 2 or more sets.
I have some quality built horses for the shop and inside jobs and some rough made saw horses for framing and other outside work.
This video will show you how to make a simple set of all purpose saw horses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCkPoTCoTqo
This video takes you through the steps the build one of these brick pizza ovens.
If you can lay bricks and do basic cement work you could easily take this on as a DIY project.
If not a local mason could build it for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjyVk7ciVRI
It never ceases to amaze – all the things you can make out of a 45 Gal. drum.
The key to the pizza oven is to get enough mass around the fire box to hold the heat for a long time to do the cooking.
Watch the video to see how it is done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syADJOEv2ZM
And when you get to the point where you almost have enough of them, how do you store them so you can find them.
This video is going to show you how to build a clamp storage rack to solve that problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_vlA0crb4c
In this follow up video we get some more tips based on what others commented on.
Watch and learn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oKw4X-Es08
Is it time for you to get more organized? These storage trays may be just what you’ve been looking for.
One of the big advantages of this tray design is the stackable feature. Trays like this can take up a lot of room, but being stackable solves that problem.
Watch and see the details:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujxMeLl3HBY
Butt joints on the end panels is sort of OK, I usually cut rabbit joints on the end panels the same as the one thawas cut on the sides for the bottom.
But there is another way.
Watch the video for this butt joint reinforcement technique.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFuPSFUR3zY
Here’s a DIY project for all you preppers out there.
If gasoline is no longer available in a crisis, would you still want to use a chain saw?
Well here’s a way to do just that.
Watch the video and see how to run a chain saw on wood gas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTTBi6-zuAY
Here’s the second video in the series
A chain saw powered by wood gas.
The inventor gets the chainsaw running at idle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kKRjcE9Vnk
Still waiting for video 3 in this series.
Hopefully he gets the carburetor problem solved soon.
We’ve seen the other videos showing electric generator gas engines running on wood gas. So it is possible.
There are still millions of people in the world who have no electricity and therefor no good source of light after the sun goes down.
Many use kerosene lamps or candle, the fumes from them are hazardous to health.
Watch the video and see how one group is teaching others to build these solar lights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NioerbG3fjg
LEDsafari is a group who’s mission is to help people in the third world.
They have chosen to help people build their own LED solar light out of commonly found materials.
Train the people to train themselves to improve their lifestyle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIlnm5soGRM
Watch this testimonial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6KGcQJHSHE
Have you ever wanted to install a door only to find the framing was all wrong?
It happens all the time.
Make sure you do it right the first time and finishing will be a pleasure.
This video will walk you through the steps for getting the width and height of your openings right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEv0-mtiI8Y
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I’ve been using these clips for a year now and I love them.
The clips cut the time it takes to hang the door and frame in the opening by over half.
And lets face it when you nail the casings on the frame the frame gets locked in place sideways. That’s the genius of this system, – position the frame quickly with the clips and lock it in place with the casings. For hollow core doors this works just fine.
The second set of clips on the back side aren’t really necessary. I use a spreader board that I set on the floor so I can align the bottoms of the frame square as i nail the casing on the back side.
Watch the video – this can make you money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8VoT9o2VJc
This video should give you lots of ideas for building your next wooden tool box.
Wooden tool boxes come in all shapes and sizes. Some custom made to hold a particular tool others more generic.
Most tradesmen will get the chance to build many boxes in their careers.
Watch the video and choose your next wooden box project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6H0PC1FYlY
It’s big enough to carry the basic tools and light enough to carry around.
Simple construction, plywood and pine makes it an inexpensive first choice.
Later on in a career this box could be use for a set of specialty tools when replaced with a better, bigger wooden tool box.
Watch the video – take a closer look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apiQkeg_zSw
This is an old saying, but it is oh so true.
Only the real true craftsmen will take the time to build a beautiful tool box of their own.
The guy with an apron and hammer is just a glorified laborer.
The average carpenter probably has his tools in a metal tool box, plastic tool box or canvas duffle bag.
That of course is a broad generalization. One portable wooden tool box isn’t any where big enough to hold all the tools that may be needed.My wooden tool box stays in the truck except on larger commercial jobs and I have a couple of Fabric tool totes to carry tools into the small job.
This is a great wooden tool box – take a closer look – watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZiC_rfV2Rw
Do you know the proper way to reference your biscuit joining tool?
For years I used the fence that came with the tool and my results were not as good as I wanted.
But the tips in this video have solved the problems I’ve been having and now my biscuit joiner is one of my favorite joinery tools.
Watch and make sure you are using this tool the right way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEhZnFquAV8
But I never realized how easy it could be to make one until I saw this video.
The guts of the project is an old transformer out of a microwave oven.
The rest of the parts are available at your Home Depot.
Here’s how it’s done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrlvqib94xQ
Most of us think of an electric welder requires 220V or some kind of generator.
But will welding work with just a couple of car batteries?
This video will show you exactly how to do just that.
Think of it, you can do small welds anywhere in the field.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV5oLPLUzrM
Here is a guy with a simple lifestyle. Living in a tiny home. Growing some of his own food. A shop in a rented garage. Making musical instruments. Doing what he loves.
Watch the video and see if this lifestyle is for you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGNdfEYj_M0
This video will show you dozens of awesome things that I’m betting would fit right in to your house and make your house even more awesome than it is already.
So watch the video, get inspired and go on an awesome quest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXCt6P7kncs
I think biscuit joinery has several advantages over the fad today of pocket screw joinery.
The big advantage is that the biscuits are hidden in the joint, there are no screw holes to hide or fill.
I guess It’s a quality issue. Lower quality – use pocket screws. Medium quarity – use biscuits. High quality – use traditional joinery.
Discover the versatility of biscuit joinery in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utEGeY-cWrg
That’s not surprising because chair joints have to be stronger than most other joints and require the skill to make them.
It’s a skill you can easily learn and with these chair building tips you will have a great set of chairs.
Discover the secrets of chair building:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGuNIPHwHgE
For some furniture repairs a simple glue repair will not do the job.
The problem is the wood is too weak for the stresses it has to withstand.
So when this piece of wood breaks – it requires a new piece of wood.
Making a whole new wooden part can be done. but there is another way that can save a lot of time.
Check this scarf joint method out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCL9YAvTo0Q
And you can make the tool you need out of a pop can with a pair of sissors.
And here you though your paddle locks were secure, – didn’t you.
Watch the video to see exactly how it is done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPR_W_Sel3M
We’ve got the answers for you.
And here’s the thing, – You’re not going to believe how easy it is to by pass the locks on your house using a bump key.
Once you see this you’ll want to get anti bump key locks for anything you want to keep secure.
See for yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpH_t0u5Ybg
They say Coke is good for a lot of things besides removing rust, but i’ll have to admit I haven’t tried this one yet.
Have a look at the video and see the results.
Or maybe it’s a gag video put up by Coke a hater.
What do you think?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U22suBkohC4
It’s Amazing How Creative People Get With Old Wooden Pallets.
In this video you’re going to see the results of that creativity.
You’ll see chairs, tables, chests, out door furniture indoor furniture, beds, shelves and even dog houses.
Have a look and see what creations are going to inspire you for your next project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLN5B5K8Peg
This video is a compilation of dozens of images of wood pallet furniture creations.
It really is amazing what you can do with wood pallets when you put your mind to it.
Watch the video and get inspired.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0AUAulWQoM
We’ve all seen them in the movies or read about them in books, but this company builds them for real.
They are very inventive and may just give you that inspiration for one in your home.
Discover the secrets:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS5II_LavsQ
We all have our own opinions and our own favorite tools and according to Izzy Swan this is the best push stick.
When you watch the video Izzy will give all his reasons and they are darned good reasons.
So have a look and see how to make and use this great push stick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HB9Sv4cMgk
But this is a darned good general purpose push stick.
It has a good grip point so you’ll be pushing down on both front and back of the work piece.
And the block at the back is easily replaced as it gets cut away.
Being 1 – 1/2″ wide makes it nice and stable.
See it in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9oyt2gj0ek
If it’s like ours there are shoes there that haven’t been worn in months, maybe years.
And I bet they are all piled on top of each other.
Here’s the project for you to help you organize your shoes.
It’s an easy build – have a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulyHODREq2o
Here is a door locking trick you can do with a couple of dinner forks.
The video shows cutting the handle off the fork to but there are probably other things you could use for a wedge if a hack saw wasn’t handy.
Watch the video and see how it’s done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lNFJt10w1E
What is it? You’ll have to watch the video to find out’
The band saw can be an amazing tool.
Resawing wood, cutting curves, cutting circles, deep cuts, thin cuts, and Magic Cuts.
In this video Adam shows you the kind of magical cuts a band saw was made for.
See what emerges.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXW55S4X9zo
You’ll find that a paint roller sleeve makes a great buffer. You just need a way to mount it.
The drill press is the obvious choice. Get a block of wood of suitable length and start planning the corners off until you get a snug fit of the paint sleeve.
Drill a hole down the center of the block for a bolt or a threaded rod and chuck the rod in the drill press.
A dab of hot melt glue could be used to hold the sleeve in place if the fit is a bit loose.
At Wood Magazine —Sam Johnson, Covington, Ga.– suggests using a spindle sander instead of the drill press.
“To quickly buff out a wax finish on small projects, turn to your oscillating spindle sander. Just cut a thick-nap paint roller in half and slide it over a spindle drum. It fits perfectly and works quickly to bring out a wax luster.”
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Most walk in closets are just a few wire shelves fastened to the wall. But they could be OH so much more.
In this video you will see Sandra building her dream walk in closet.
Have a look
What would you change?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENzPTVkHxNM
Just for fun today I found this video about the weirdest do it yourself ideas.
The kind of stuff you should never do.
Why would anyone even think of doing these thing?
And then to post a picture of them on Pinterest? Weirdos.
Oh well here’s the video from the good Mystical Morning site. Just for fun have a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chQfPoP9Fpc
Here’s a really quick project to solve that problem.
It’s simply a plywood base with a wood frame and hinged dowels to support the clothes and a few knobs below to hang some more clothes.
This one won’t take you all day to build – Here’s How:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncVQQUhZvjA
The table top support and router lift mechanism is hung on the wall using a french cleat. the top itself lifts up for easy access to the router.
The whole assembly can lift off the wall and stored away in the back room.
Discover how to build this wall hung router table.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5BHbkts4Uw
Why not make this quick and dirty one and give it a try.
After a few uses you come to love how versatile it is for certain jobs.
Then you can build a fancier router table with all the features that work for you.
Here’s how to get started:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnhKtUKCnFo
We all know deep down that our governments are out of control with their deficit spending,
The radicals out there would say that democracies are no longer democracies but have morphed into fascist states.
I have to ask, would a democratic government be able to do what Brian talks about in this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Am7qFf16c
As you are going to see this works with thin rope or thicker rope.
You’re going to find out that you already have the tool you need for the job right at hand.
Here’s how:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCNwxqP7l44
I’ll have to admit mechanical mechanisms intrigue me especially transforming furniture for small spaces.
This furniture maker has build dozens of multi purpose furniture pieces that are absolutely fantastic in both their looks and their function.
You’ve got to watch this video if space is a problem in your abode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAa6bOWB8qY
I’ll bet no one tradesman could build this in a year.
The detail is exquisite.
And all those mechanical latches and such don’t get invented over night.
Do you think you could build a scaled down version of this masterpiece?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKikHxKeodA
These videos show the basic design using standard hardware store bought parts.
Is this Geet stuff all a hoax?
Well it doesn’t take too much to test it out yourself to show that it just might work.
What are you waiting for:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRefFnlktdI&index=1&list=PLgEzOuQ4tOL1Z0E9UxlBjIWWZKtrvv6Tw
Paul Pantone was thrown in jail for promoting his engine shortly after this video was made.
It just goes to show there are good guys and bad guys in this world. It seems the bad guys answer to no one.
Watch the engine demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5YsK3bwzPM
Is it the angles of the key or he contrasting grain patterns in the wood that make these joints so revered.
In this video you will be shown how to make a butterfly key and how to inlay the butterfly key into the miter joint.
May your future projects be so well adorned.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYNCW4-8P9w
This one is build from some reclaimed lumber, but you could easily laminate some common lumber to get pieces with similar dimensions.
I like the look of the legs on this table.
You can always make your table shorter to suit the room it will go in.
Here’s how to build it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygXxbnYoj9c
That’s a good thing because it means any do it yourselfer could duplicate these results and build a gorgeous table of your own.
The under side of this first table is painted, so you could sort through the pile at the lumber yard and get some good common framing type material.
I would suggest you keep it inside for a month or more to make sure it is dry and that it doesn’t decide to twist or warp. You might want to get a couple of extra boards just in case.
The top doesn’t have to be hardwood. Pine or maybe even spruce could be used. It all depends on your budget.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcNCn-ytRgo
They also serve a practical purpose of holding two pieces of wood together. Often times they are use when the solid wood plank has started to crack.
This video gives you the theory of why they are used and then you’ll discover how to install butterfly keys:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQkk-x5CeI
I’ve spent countless hours rounding over edges with my block plane.
For a small round over this can save time compared to just using sand paper, such as on the edges of doors.
For round overs in the 1/8″ to 3/8″ range a block plane can be used, but I soon discovered that a round over bit in my laminate trimmer router saves a lot of time.
That aside this is an good skill to learn for doing those rounded edges where the radius isn’t constant or for bull-nose edges where you don’t have a router bit for the task.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bun7E0iFxOs
Usually you don’t think of round tables expanding their diameter. Usually you pull the two halves of a circular table apart and put a rectangular leaf in the middle.
That’s what makes this round table so interesting. And combine the expanding diameter with the lazy Susan feature makes this table somewhat unique.
Take a look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEk6wMfEdkw
You can tell a master craftsman built this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOp5j_57LAE
It surprises you the first time you see te video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STwfe94VMHs
All you have to do is push the button on the remote (and remember where you put the remote).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO084LGfOe0
Incredible detail and quality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVbo7ycpkeI
Have you seen one of these before? The mobile folding picnic table.
It’s a fun project to build and is a very useful piece of furniture to use while enjoying your yard or the local park.
Watch the video and see how easy it unfolds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DeXAVGs9S8
As You’ll See There Are More Than One Version Of This Transforming Table
All are similar to build.
In this video you will go through some steps with Izzy as he shows you how to build one of these folding picnic tables.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27GjMbsu0Nk
Do you want to know an easy way to make these decorative joints?
It involves a simple jig, the building of a table saw sled.
This video will take you through the step by step process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecOH-bz6Hjk
A splined miter joint is probably the strongest miter joint you can have.
When I build mitered boxes so no end grain is showing I hide the spline inside the joint running parallel with the length of the joint.
For picture frames that doesn’t work. The spline technique in this video is a great way to strengthen the joint and at the same time the splines add a decorative feature to the picture frame.
Here’s how it is done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PWUEwCZyVA
For starters make sure there are no lumps of drywall mud tipping the baseboard.
After that the trick is to get the right angles.
This video will show you how to get that perfect fit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBva60UkB5M
For starters you need the proper tape measure fore the task at hand.
Next You need to ensure the tap is in good condition.
Now you need to learn the tricks of the trade for taking measurements
You’ll discover many of those measuring tricks in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLWWLNgI-Rw
Some of these people are very smart and well educated.
But reading a tape measure is a skill and with a little training and a lot of practice it will becomes second nature to you.
In this video the mysteries of the English tape measure are revealed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ3Ec1p93PA
I’m not sure the gal in the video did all that much site layout. Her theory of the 3 4 5 triangle method is correct though.
Here is what I would suggest. After establishing your 3′ (or 4′) base line along the known layout line, Hold the 4′ of your tape on one end of the base line and draw an arc 4 ‘ radius. Then hold the 5′ of your tape on the other end of the base line and draw the 5′ radius arc.
The intersecting arc point is the layout point you are looking for. Now connect the first end of your base line to the intersection of the arcs and you have your square angle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBDZxL9__OM
Chances are if you bought a cheap level in will not be accurate.
Those that are in the know about levels check them in the store before buying, leaving the garbage levels for the amateurs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvx14uuT0Gs
There are different levels of soundproofing you can build into walls and ceilings.
The clip we are going to show you today is one of the best methods for reducing sound that we know of.
When it is combined with the proper sound insulation techniques — well the silence will be bliss.
Watch to discover how these clips are used.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf5syq09qa0
We all have our favorite way to roll up cords. I like this method for heavier and stiffer cords.
The one thing I do different is at the start I leave the loose end longer than the loop – that way it is far less likely to get crossed in the loop causing a knot. This saves a lot of time when you unroll the cords.
This is a great way to roll up air hoses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW2jwm2gX70
Just think of the furniture you cold build if you could turn them into lumber.
In this video you’ll see the golf cart saw mill in action cutting up a pear log.
Pear is a wonderful straight grained hardwood with a wonderful color to it. Very easy to work with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6gmc_ZOiag
Just imagine what you could make if you could turn them into lumber.
This video shows you how to make a saw mill out of an old golf cart.
It’s not that difficult if you know how to weld or know someone who does.
And it works great – have a look :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwwpeZK2YVc
In this video Norm Abrams takes us step by step as he demonstrates how to build this pine table.
Starting with selecting the wood and glueing the tap together.
To making a taper jig to cut the tapers on the legs.
To making the clips to fasten the top to the skirt boards.
Watch an learn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se1gVPgQeKE
But let’s face in, no site is perfect. It’s these tricks and tips your about to see that separate the wanna be finish carpenters from the pros.
The problem is the transition strips between different types of flooring get installed before the baseboards. Now you could notch the bottom of the baseboard or you could cut the transition strip shorter.
On every trim job, there’s at least one situation where an oscillating multi-tool can save the day. Whether it’s trimming the bottom of an installed casing or notching a transition piece, an oscillating tool with a woodcutting blade is the perfect choice. Prices have come way down, so it’s a tool every finish carpenter can afford. For more information, see “Oscillating Tool Uses.”
Sometimes the drywall mud buildup stops short of the floor and this missing mud causes the baseboards to tip at the corners making it hard to get a good fitting joint.
Most drywall is installed with the tapered edge parallel to the floor and with at least 1/2 in. between the drywall and the floor. The combination of the space along the floor and the drywall taper can allow the baseboard to tip in at the bottom. This isn’t a big problem along the length of walls, but at inside corners, the tilt can make fitting coped corners difficult. The second photo shows a simple fix.
Have you ever started nailing a casing only to discover the frame was out past the drywall surface and as the casing tipped back the miter joint opened up?
You could shim the back side of the casing or fasten the joint together.
Strengthening trim joints with biscuits may seem like overkill, but it’s a great way to keep miters tight and prevent misalignment when you nail moldings to the wall. This tip is especially useful for larger casings, which are harder to hold in alignment. But you can add biscuits to just about any joint that’s wide enough to accommodate them. The photos show how.
On new doors and windows that are perfectly square, some carpenters cut and assemble the casings with biscuits and nail the assembly to the wall after the glue dries. Or you can use the technique we show here and add the biscuits as you go.
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On this page you’re going to discover three more tips the great finish carpenters use daily.
First let’s take a look at what to do when you come across a difference in floor height.
The problem is that different floor height can cause an ugly baseboard joint. One solution is to use transition blocks.
“Used tastefully, transition blocks can be a real problem solver for finish carpenters. Rather than struggling to align moldings or fudging to match profiles, you can make a nice transition with a decorative block. You can buy ready-made blocks, but it’s easy to make your own. Cut the block to the height and width you think look good. Then cut or rout the top or add a small molding to complement your trim style. Use transition blocks where stair skirts intersect baseboards, where floor levels change, or at the bottom of door casings where the baseboard is thicker than the casing.
There can be a few reasons for these large bumps in walls. It might be some garbage behind the drywall. It could also be a wall stud that isn’t nailed in the right place.
Careful framing is the key to easy trim installation. But in the rush to get the walls put up, framing carpenters sometimes get a little sloppy. A stud that’s not lined up with the plate causes a big hump in the wall, making it difficult to get the baseboard tight. But if you’re courageous enough to cut into your wall, the fix is simple. Start by cutting out a little chunk of drywall right at the hump to see what the problem is. There could just be a chunk of drywall or other debris trapped between the drywall and the bottom plate. Or the stud could be misaligned. If this is the case, see the second photo for the solution.
This is a job that just has to be done. The ideal time to do it is when the mud is being scraped off the floor. If you don’t do it the baseboard joints will be hard to make perfect due to the tilting and rocking of the baseboards.
Even careful drywall tapers can end up with an accumulation of joint compound near the bottom of inside corners. The problem is that all that extra mud prevents the baseboard from fitting well. The trick is to scrape off the buildup before you start installing the base. You can use a small pry bar with a sharp edge, a dull chisel or a stiff putty knife scraper. Before you start scraping, mark the top of the baseboard on the wall. Then scrape below the line where it won’t show.
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