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Track Saw Tutorial: Processing Sheet Goods 14 Jun 2013 | 07:52 pm
I recently worked on a video series for Festool in which I covered examples of how you might use a Festool track saw in a shop or on the jobsite. I typically work out of a small garage-based shop, and...
My New Shop: Modern Materials 14 Jun 2013 | 07:52 pm
Since I began work on my new home and shop, I’ve been learning a lot about new materials. I didn’t want to do this job on my own—I can’t even begin to keep track of all the new instructions and method...
Stabila R-Beam Levels 31 May 2013 | 07:39 pm
I’m a general contractor, which means I do everything from layout to framing to finish, which also means that life isn’t always easy. In fact, some days I think my job is always hard…until recently, w...
Stabila R-Beam Levels 31 May 2013 | 07:38 pm
I’ll get right to the point: Stabila R-Beam levels are by far the best levels I’ve ever used as a tile and masonry contractor. I have been using them for three months and now I can’t imagine not havin...
Stabila R-Beam Levels 31 May 2013 | 07:38 pm
For my first ten or fifteen years in carpentry, Stabila levels were mythical. Most of the time, you couldn’t even buy one, even if you could afford the hefty price tag. There just weren’t many around—...
Making Louvered Doors 17 May 2013 | 07:41 pm
…with One Router Sled I live in an old stone barn that was converted to a house in the 1950s. The master bathroom needed a makeover, so I gutted it in preparation for a complete overhaul. I wanted to ...
The DWS780: DeWalt’s New 12-in. Slider 3 May 2013 | 10:54 pm
As carpenters, we rely on our miter saws to help us do fast, accurate work. Our cut stations are the heart of our jobsite setups. It comes as no surprise that we expect a lot out of these tools—we are...
Installing a Commercial Steel Door 19 Apr 2013 | 07:59 pm
About six years ago, I remodeled an Avis car rental office. Prior to the remodel, the office had a showroom of cars on display, complete with showroom-style glass so that the cars could be seen from t...
My New Shop: Rainscreen Walls 5 Apr 2013 | 09:09 pm
A long time ago, I lived in Prescott, Arizona and built new homes from the ground up. Being from California, the ground in Arizona was new to me. Through footings, framing, and finish, I struggled to ...
My New Shop: Cutting & Plugging Fiberglass Doors 5 Apr 2013 | 09:09 pm
Up until a few years ago, nearly all the exterior entry doors I installed were made of wood. Every time I finished an install I packed up my tools and left the job knowing the door wouldn’t last long—...
