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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Finish a Wooden Co...
Updated on January 16th, 2021
Q: How should I finish a 3 foot wide x 10 foot long lodgepole pine countertop I’m making for a kitchen and bar I want...Continue Reading
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BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS: VIDEO #3...
Updated on February 9th, 2019
This video is one of 42 instructional videos that are part of my online course BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME...Continue Reading
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CORD REPAIR: How to Install Replacement Ends
Updated on February 2nd, 2019
Sooner or later, the ends of most electric cords fail But replacing the bad end with a new end is simple, inexpensive...Continue Reading
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INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest need...Continue Reading
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BAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 7: Making Wooden Wedges, Manual Ski...
Updated on June 18th, 2019
In this week’s video episode, watch a simple and effective way to make your own construction wedges a rant...Continue Reading
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HOW TO INSTALL TRIM Q&A: “Should I Trust My C...
Updated on January 19th, 2019
Q: What should I think of a contractor who wants to fasten 8” wide Douglas fir exterior window trim using stainless...Continue Reading
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Success in the workshop comes down to a bunch of skills – many of them small – that let you make good things happen...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 14th, 2019
A number of years ago I was asked to testify in a lawsuit involving a father who fell off a ladder building a shed for...Continue Reading
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Updated on May 14th, 2019
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QUARTER SAWN HARDWOOD: How Understanding Wood Grain Impr...
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Woodworkers everywhere usually start assessing a piece of lumber by looking at the face of the board, but if that’s...Continue Reading