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Chair Rail Molding Installation: Dear Concord Carpenter, I have a question on installing chair rail trim. We have a formal dining room that I would like to install chair rail trim to the walls. I’ve been looking at molding styles and decided on a two piece, painted, chair rail. the top will be a 3/4″ x…
Easy Floor Heating InstallationTempZone™ Cut & Turn Roll now in Twin Conductor WarmlyYours Radiant Heating, makers of energy-efficient radiant electric TempZone Twin connectorheating solutions have a new product . It’s a twin conductor line for their TempZone heating mats. Warmy Yours is well known for having the hottest producing radiant heat mats in the industry (utilizing a…
Bosch’s NEW Multi-X™ MX30E Oscillating Tool With Tool Less Blade Change Technology The Bosch MX30E Oscillating Tool, was just realeased with even more features than it’s predecessor. Multitools have recently proven themselves in the field for a wide array of cutting, grinding, scraping, and sanding applications, the Bosch MX30E is Oscillating tool is interesting to say the least.…
Mr. Heater’s 35,000 BTU Forced Air HERO Cordless Job Site Heater Review: Mr. Heater recently launched a cordless job site heater called the HERO and recently sent me one to evaluate and review. The HERO is a cordless job site heater that produces forced hot air and is fueled by a propane tank. The HERO…
Making a custom computer desk with Rockler I-Semble System is a simple do-it-yourself project: Rockler recently sent me some I-Semble Shelf Blocks to review. These brackets sat on my workbench for a few days before the creative juices hit me and I realized that the solution to a problem of mine was right in front of me. I…
Lally Lock Structural Lally Column Offers Code Compliance and Adjustability I recently had the opportunity to install a fairly new and innovative type of structural column. The folks at Lally Lock sent me some columns to review. The column is called the Lally Lock System and it is made by Dean Column Co., Inc.Dean Column Co.,…
Prevent stains on wood from black pipe clamps Dear Concord Carpenter, I recently tried your “pipe clamp extension clamp” on a project and it worked great!! Thank you for taking the time to post that tip and video. I have another questions for you. How can I prevent the wood that I am clamping…
Retrofitting Mud Sill Foundation Anchors Quick, easy and alternative solution for retrofitting or installing cast in place mudsill anchors Dear Concord Carpenter, I am building a woodworking shop outbuilding in my yard and screwed up the spacings of my mudsill ½” anchor J-bolts. Several are misplaced, too shallow or angled to far and I also need…
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