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How to Use a Preacher Block for a Perfect Baseboard Fit: A Carpenter’s Guide As carpenters, one of the best things we can do is pass on the knowledge we’ve gained over the years to help young apprentices build strong foundational skills. In this article, I’ll share a simple but highly effective “Preacher Board,” tip…
Fastening Crown Molding – My Go-To Method I want to share my method for fastening crown molding. I recently had several carpenters on a job site impressed by this technique—they’d never seen it before! I learned this method over 30 years ago from my mentor, and I’ve since modified it with the advent of GRK…
Fitting Door Trim Close to a Wall | Finish Carpentry Tips Ever struggle with fitting door or window trim when there’s barely any space between the door jamb edge and the wall? It’s a common issue in older homes and remodels, where a tight fit can throw off the balance and design of your trim.…
Building a Wine Cellar We recently set out to build a cellar for a client in which we faced a unique set of historic challenges. Here’s our top tips for building out the space. Before we get into our top tips, the house we were building a wine cellar for is a 17th century colonial…
Timberland PRO Radius Composite Toe Work Sneaker The Timberland PRO Radius Composite Toe Work Sneaker, part of Timberland’s Pro series of work gear, is a great example of what modern technology can bring to the shop or jobsite. It’s comfortable like a sneaker, but stable and with safety features like a work boot. Before I…
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…
RYOBI 7¼-inch Compound Miter Saw Every pro carpenter needs a miter saw, of course, and every DIYer will sooner or later want one. But as Rob points out, we don’t always need a big miter saw – that is, something in the 10+-inch category. For most interior trim work and much shop work, a compact…
How to Install Bead Board on a Screen Porch Ceiling Historically, bead board was a durable, basic wall or ceiling finish that was common by the 1880s and was also popular in cottages, camps and unheated buildings. Screen Porch Bead Board Ceiling We recently built a screen porch for a client who wanted a bead…
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