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Chris Whalen

Chris Whalen has spent his career working in Missoula, Mont., as a finish carpenter and project manager. When not swinging his hammer, Chris enjoys fly-fishing, rummaging for old tools, listening to his iPod, and going for a spin in his MGB. His partners in Black Mountain Company lure him back during the week to oversee construction projects and pound more nails.
Features by this author:
Tool Test: Portable Thickness PlanersOnline Membership Required

The best tools offer precision board-surfacing without sacrificing convenience and durability

Trimming a Basement WindowOnline Membership Required

When walls are thick, you need wide extention jambs and a deep stool 

Add Character with a Box-Beam CeilingOnline Membership Required

Hollow beams transform a room’s trim detail while making it easy to integrate lighting and run wiring