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Woodworking Router Care and Cleaning As a carpenter I learned early on that tools need maintenance of they will not be ready for you when you need the. Your woodworking router is one of those tools. Regular Routine Checking You should conduct regular checks on the router so as to find out any damages. Ensure…
Precast Footings We recently had the opportunity to try out precast concrete piers on a deck project we were working on. These piers come in round and square and are made from 4000 psi concrete with a 1/2 inch captured bolt provision. embedded in each footing is a (1) 1/2 inch rebar. Precast concrete piers…
Schluter DITRA-HEAT Installation and Tips I recently remodeled a 3rdfloor attic for a client. For heating we were only able to get a heat duct on one side of the floor. This heat duct reached every room except a small bathroom, on the opposite side. To address the lack of heat, we plan to add…
How To Cap A Half Wall With Trim We recently were asked to enclose a covered porch from the garage to the kitchen/ Once this was done, the client wanted us to then remove the old exterior wall and make it a half-wall. Deal With Structural Walls First You cannot cut out a structural wall,…
Crecent Lufkin Shockforce Tape Measures By Ralph Mroz A tape measure is of course one of the most used tools for any tradesperson, especially carpenters. Using one that is as close to perfect for your work is one of the little things that make the work go smoothly…while one that is aggravating, even in a…
How To Fix Holes In Bluestone Floor After Enlarging Door We were recently asked by a client to enlarge an existing door. The door was in a newly renovated, mudroom area and exited into a garage. The mudroom floor was 1” Bluestone that was wet-set [cemented] into place. We advised the client that enlarging the…
Sense Energy Monitor Review Smart homes run on smart devices powered by electricity. Perhaps the smartest smart device in my home is the Sense Home Energy Monitor. I have had a Sense energy monitor installed and running in my home for several month now and it has given me fantastic insight into the energy consumption…
Rockler Double-Ended Contour Sanding Grips I want to share with you a cool tool that I recently grabbed that I wish I had bought these years ago! They’re called profile or contour sanding grips. To me, sanding is a necessary evil. I don’t know anyone who enjoys sanding. My carpenter friend George always reminds me to…
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