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Stair Square jig
1 comment2 straight lengths of oak with a small shim glued between them. Holes drilled 1 1/2 inch on center with carriage bolts and wingnuts. A great, simple jig for laying out stairs...
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Get hip to those tricky roof angles!
1 commentA hip roof with a square-cut fascia contains some tricky compound angles that can trip-up even the most experienced carpenter. Especially difficult is the compound angle on the fascia...
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A Better "Better Way" to Paint Doors
4 commentsDon Mathis’ “An Efficient Way to Paint Doors” provides a welcome way to paint doors on both sides in a single pass. However, after initial milling of the plywood, a fair amount of...
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Instant Scratch-Free, Cost-Free Safety Glasses Holders
This tip ain't fancy, but it sure is easy and effective... I try to keep safety glasses all over my truck, trailer, tool bags, etc. so I don't have to go too far to find a...
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T-Track Hold Down Clamp
2 commentsThis multipurpose clamping jig can be adapted for holding down work at the drill press, when cutting sheet goods, and other power tool operations
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Expandable Cantilevered Knock-Down Drying Rack
3 commentsA handy way to dry drawer fronts, doors, and other cabinetry parts after painting or finishing
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Tangle-Free Cords and Hoses
A simple, fast, efficient, and incredibly cheap way of managing cords and gun hoses.
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Drawing and Ellipse-ish... A Better, Better Way
2 commentsI enjoyed watching Chuck's video on how to draw an ellipse-ish, and I like the technique. But there is a better, better way! As others have pointed out, the ellipse-ish isn't an ellipse. What is it...
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
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