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Drop-Cut Procedure To Make A Hidden Dado A stopped or hidden dado does not run all the way through your board. You use stopped dados in bookcase construction, sliding drawers and shelves, and where ever you want a hidden dado joint. The process of making a hidden dado on a router table is often called a…
Pre-installing Picture Frame Trim Using a Kreg Jig I get a lot of comments on IG about us installing preassembled trim. Getting window trim miters tight can be a task even for the best carpenters, especially with older plaster or uneven walls. That task gets even more difficult when you’re installing picture frame miters. Over…
Tropical Storm Henri Preparation with Ryobi With Tropical Storm Henri building towards a Category 1 Hurricane, residents of New England are beginning preparations for very significant rain and wind event on Sunday, August 22. Here at my house, the first thing I did to prepare was pulling out my Ryobi 18V One+ 6 Port Supercharger…
Helly Hansen Workwear Review Helly Hansen workwear has been producing reliable clothing for a century and a half and kicking ass while doing it! Founded by Helly Juell Hansen, who was a sea captain who wanted a better way to protect himself from the elements. Helly Hansen gear is now worn and trusted by professionals…
StopBox Handgun Retention Device The StopBox Handgun Retention Device is a portable instant-access handgun retention device. This safe does not use batteries, electronics or external keys. The StopBox hand gesture code lock is instinctive to use in the dark and under stress. Secure your firearm without sacrificing accessibility, when you need it the most. Unintentional…
Protect Your Children – Gun Safety From Vincent Iannelli, M.D., Most parents are concerned about the safety of their children and do their best to provide them with a safe environment, including using car seats, seat belts, life preservers, bicycle helmets, and gates on stairs, etc. Too many parents forget about gun safety though. Firearms…
Contour Gauge – Matching Molding Profiles In the remodeling world, I often get called in to alter or build something new in an older home. In these situations the homeowner usually wants the new moldings and details to match the older moldings. That’s where the contour gauge comes in. Profile Gauge Purchase Link General-Tools-833-10-Inch-Contour Sometimes…
Eldorado Stone Infinite Fire Bowl Review There’s something entrancing about sitting at a fire, staring into the flames. If you’ve been reading my site for a while, you know that I like to keep busy—but sitting in front of flickering flames and glowing embers, my mind relaxes and I can unwind. On long summer evenings,…
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