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Framing
4 Ways to Sharpen a Carpenter's Pencil
Why square pencils are better than round ones, and a handful of trick-sharpening methods from a master carpenter
Jan. 11, 2024
Framing
Stair Layout with a Visual Construction Calculator
Use SketchUp.com to visually calculate the rise, run, and materials for stair building—or anything else, for that matter
Aug. 5, 2021
Tools
Product Review: iClone App Boosts Contractor Productivity
Need an extra hand on the job? Fire up the iClone app and match the settings to the task at hand.
April 1, 2017
Concrete & Masonry
Carpentry Hack: Attach Wood to Concrete with Construction Screws
Yup—just drill a hole, add a piece of copper wire and drive the screw home
Jan. 30, 2017
Trimwork & Cabinetry
How to Make Millwork—Minus The Molder
Many remodels require matching an existing trim profile for new doors or windows. When an old profile isn't available, you can make new pieces with a little bit of 'millwork magic...
Dec. 12, 2016
Windows & Doors
How to Shim an Out-of-Level Subfloor for Door Frame Installation
Three words: peel, stick, repeat
Nov. 28, 2016
Windows & Doors
#OldSchool Nail Puller Gets Tough Nails Out
The go-to tool for extracting hard-to-remove nails, and when minimal damage is important.
Nov. 21, 2016
Trimwork & Cabinetry
Scalable Tuscan Order Dimensions With A SketchUp 'Calculator'
Put away the abacus, Hoss—here's a Visual Construction Calculator for your proportional processing ponderances
Oct. 26, 2016
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