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Jigs for jambs (and other door-hanging advice)
Jigs for jambs (and other door-hanging advice)

Measuring and cutting jigs make for fast, accurate, sturdy door-hanging

Chisel that's good to go
Chisel that's good to go

FastCap's new pocket chisel features a two-part handle that folds around the blade, keeping it sharp

Finishing Secrets for Furniture-Grade TrimOnline Membership Required

Whether you’re staining a door, built-in cabinetry, or the millwork in between, follow these steps for a flawless finish

Smooth cutter
Smooth cutterOnline Membership Required

The new Bosch jigsaw blade makes a cleaner cut than other stamped-metal blades

What's the Difference?: Wood stains
What's the Difference?: Wood stains

To get good finishing results, you need to understand the two main types of wood stain available and the way they perform

Tool Review: Milwaukee's New 12-in. Miter Saw
Video: Tool Review: Milwaukee's New 12-in. Miter Saw

Finish carpenter Kit Camp revisits the "best overall" in the 12-in miter-saw category

16-Ga. Finish Nailer Roundup, Gun By Gun
Video: 16-Ga. Finish Nailer Roundup, Gun By Gun

Rick Arnold reviews the top features of more than a dozen 16-ga. finish nailers

16-Ga. Finish Nailer Roundup, Part One
Video: 16-Ga. Finish Nailer Roundup, Part One

Rick Arnold lists his top-four must-have features that distinguish one nailer in a market of many

16-Ga. Finish Nailer Roundup, Part Two
Video: 16-Ga. Finish Nailer Roundup, Part Two

Secondary features worth considering when choosing a finish nailer

A Faster, Easier Approach to Custom CabinetsOnline Membership Required

Create desks, bookcases, pantries, and more with a slick hybrid design and problem-solving pocket-screw joinery

Add a Mitered Integral Bead to Cabinet Face Frames
Video: Add a Mitered Integral Bead to Cabinet Face FramesOnline Membership Required

This detail softens the edge while creating a deep shadowline

Dress up cabinet face frames with a mitered integral bead
Dress up cabinet face frames with a mitered integral bead

For consistent results, rotate the stock, not the saw, and cut opposing pieces at the same time 

New 12-in. miter saw leads the field
New 12-in. miter saw leads the field

12-in. sliding compound-miter saw (6955-20) by Milwaukee

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