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Acute Angle Jig – Accessory fence There are many times that I find I need cut trim or molding at an angle greater than my miter saw was designed for. Most miter saws cut to 45 degrees or slightly larger, usually 50 degrees. But what if you need to cut 55 degrees or a…
Ladder Safety Keep manufactured and job-made ladders in good condition and free of defects. Inspect ladders before use for broken rungs or other defects so falls don’t happen. Discard or repair defective ladders. Secure ladders near the top or at the bottom to prevent them from slipping and causing falls. When you can’t tie the…
Miter Saw Tip There are many instances where you may need to cut several pieces of wood the exact same size. Deck balusters and rafters immediately come to mind. The best way for making repetitive cuts on a miter saw is to use a “stop block.” Below I am using a simple block of wood…
Distracted Driving The buzz on the news is whether the FEDs pass a law against cellphone and texting use while driving. As a father and police officer I think it’s a great idea the evidence is proof enough. As a person who uses the time while driving to make calls, I find it annoying. What…
Wasteful Watering Click on photo to see lawn sprinkler “washing” a parked vehicle above, and below to see sprinkler watering lawn during a rain storm. Yesterday while driving past a local Inn, I couldn’t help but stop and take in the WASTEFUL watering of the lawn on a rainy day when 2″ of rain was…
How To Remove A Stripped Screw Ever run into a spinning or stripped screw? It’s frustrating to say the least. There are a few methods to deal with this. The article below will focus on how to remove a spinning screw. Spinning Freely How about a screw where the head or part of the shaft…
Marking Trim – Carpenter’s Tip Marking Wood – using a pencil or a utility knife Pencil Marks: The age old argument between carpenters on marking wood: The Pencil vs. The Utility Knife. Which one do you use? A simple pencil mark can be confusing. Sometimes the line is slightly curved. Where do you cut? Finish…
Work Smarter NOT Harder Use a Job Site Cart I’ve found myself working alot lately on projects located in multiple floor buildings. Access is definitely an issue and consideration when estimating the job site “tool set up,” stocking with materials and “clean up” time. Part of my plan is to use a job site cart.…
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