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Matt Jackson

Mat Jackson, aka, The Timber Tailor, is a master carpenter living and working in Rapid City, South Dakota. His Next Level, Carpentry YouTube channel, is well worth stalking

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The Gruesome Tale of FrankenDoor

Some original bones and mashed-up meat make a door whose secret is safe.
Oct. 31, 2024
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Belt Sander Basics: Tips and Techniques

Twelve tips for a smoother workflow and better belt sanding results
May 3, 2024
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PRO Tip: Attach Wood to Steel "Invisibly"

Tiny screws, clever screw placement, and a well-defined order of operations are pretty much the whole secret to attaching cedar to steel
June 26, 2023
Sketchup Pergola

Sketchup for Beginners: How to Build A Pergola

Seven-part SketchUp tutorial with 17 videos covering ground zero (gravel) to final finish. Design on 'paper'—before making sawdust.
June 1, 2023
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Remove Dryvit "Stucco" (EIFS) Like A BOSS

A magnet, 'little Thor,' a short piece of pipe, and a little patience eliminate a HUGE cleanup
May 17, 2021
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Turn a Framing Square into a Large Caliper With some Woodworking Wizardry

A woodworking masterclass in a simple project
Feb. 22, 2021
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Straightening Jig for Crooked Lumber

A rip of plywood, some blocks and a table saw will help you repurpose cruddy lumber from the bone pile into backing
Oct. 2, 2020
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Carpenter Superpower Lets Matt See Through Floors and Walls!

How to see through walls and floors to avoid plumbing, HVAC, and loads that aren't obvious in a cabinet-covered wall
Feb. 10, 2020