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ManKnit
Sandy Hook, CT, USexecutive producer
These days I contribute to the entire family of Web sites online at Taunton.com in my current role as Executive Producer.
Contributions
Lunch Pail Podcast #1: What's the Difference Between a Trim Carpenter and a Fine Woodworker?
Join us for a live online video discussion with editors from Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking where we'll compare strategies and techniques
Building a Mud Room: Behind the Scenes
Follow along this week with photos and commentary from the set of the Fine Homebuilding/Fine Woodworking Build Off. We're making built-in mudrooms.
Revealed: Who's Behind Those Superhuman Job-Site Videos
You won't believe your eyes when you watch these latest videos from YouTube that show superhuman tricks on the job site. Also, find out who's behind these viral videos.
Making the Mona Lisa... with a Pneumatic Nailer
More superhuman job-site skills: This time, watch a guy make a mural with a pneumatic naiiler.
Bench Hooks for Small Trim Carpentry Projects
This pair of bench hooks gets a ton of use for cutting miters, square crosscuts and other random tasks with a handsaw or hand plane
IBS 2010: More Bang for Your Flush in Kohler's 1.28 gallon Toilet
With water conservation top of mind Kohler showed off its new 1.28 gallon one-piece toilet at the International Builders’ Show here in Las Vegas.
IBS 2010: Spray Insulation Rigs for the Rest of Us
Looking to get into the spray insulation business but don't want the huge investment? Here's a new portable unit you might be interested in.
IBS 2010: Day One Round Up of New Tools and Products
From entry-level spray foam applicators to a rainwater collection system to some smaller gadgets and accessories, here's what caught our eye at day one of IBS
IBS 2010: Stiletto to Introduce New Titanium Square and Knife
The maker of high-end titanium hammers and prys shows off prototypes of its upcoming speed square and utility knife, due out later this year
IBS 2010: We're Taking Questions on New Tools and Products
We're headed to Vegas for the annual International Builders' Show. Before we jet off for warmer pastures, post your questions and we'll hit the show floor in search of an answer.
Another Way to Cross Cut 2x4s
More job-site Kung Fu from YouTube for your entertainment only: the circular saw blade as throwing star.
Oceanfront Apartment Building to Become Part of Ocean
Eroding cliffs along the California coastline near the sleepy town of Pacifica forces tenants to evacuate. Who's the wiseguy who thought this was a good place to build an apartment building anyway?
2009 in Review: 5 Best Home Building Videos
Watch the five most popular videos from Fine Homebuilding.com from the past year
Whatever Happened to the Radial-Arm Saw?
Has the radial-arm saw, long used by carpenters and builders for crosscutting and more, gone extinct? It's the Best of Breaktime.
How to Prepare an Estimate for Home Repair or New Building Projects
Borrow these great ideas for preparing an estimate from contractors and builders in the field and download a sample worksheet that simplifies the process. It's the Best of Breaktime.
Wooden Surfboard Made From 2x6s and Plywood
A surfboard from building lumber? Check out one Breaktimer's photo essay detailing how to make a hollow-core wooden surfboard from 2x6s and plywood
Saying Goodbye to Norm Abram and his New Yankee Workshop
The venerable PBS television host is ending his run after 21 seasons. Share your thoughts on the end of an era.
Great Moments in Building History: The (Almost) Complete Illustrated Archive
Fine Homebuilding's classic illustrated column is now available for free online. Catch up with this collection of hilarious and heart-warming stories from readers
NYTimes.com: Tainted Drywall from China Spurs Lawsuits
The New York Times is reporting that thousands of homeowners in the U.S. are blaming drywall made in China for major health and safety issues
New Attic Insulation Pays Its Own Way
In preparation for the winter season, read about one energy efficiency upgrade that will pay for itself, according to our new Insulation Upgrade Payback Estimator
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Cedar Wood Shed
I've been dreaming about a cedar shed to store my firewood for the Winter and finally got around to building one last year. I'm a woodworker, not a carpenter, so working in such a large scale...
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Recent comments
Re: Easy Pick Up Trick for Spilt Screws
Thanks for the feedback MFournier. I guess we'll have to scrap that tip on how to push a broom :) In all seriousness though, a good portion of our audience is not professional (and not framers) so we try to serve all levels.
posted: 12:47 pm on February 26thRe: Lunch Pail Podcast #1: What's the Difference Between a Trim Carpenter and a Fine Woodworker?
The replay video is now live. It took longer than expected to get the video digitized. Sorry for the delay!
posted: 8:18 pm on February 17thRe: My hammer, a well traveled jewel.
Now that looks vintage, and a lot different than the new tools Stiletto was showing off at IBS this year... Thanks for sharing!
posted: 12:15 pm on February 8thRe: Taking the pain out of homebuilding
I'm bias because my wife is a yoga teacher, but you'd be surprised what a little yoga can do to fix the pains of manual labor. I don't go to classes, but everytime I finish a project I wrap it up with some stretches to avoid sore bones the next day...
posted: 9:13 am on February 1stRe: It's the Biggest Swiss Army Knife Ever!
pushing the limits of the term "pocket knife"
posted: 10:54 am on December 22ndRe: 2009 In Review: 5 Most Dangerous Home Building Videos
sorry, mike. link is back online.
posted: 2:24 pm on December 11thRe: New to FineHomebuilding
Hi KBurton:
posted: 6:08 am on October 30thTHere are a few ways you can solicit help from our community of experts. This post is a good start. I encourage you to can continue updating this post with photos of your project. We can use the comment section to post replies to your questions.
Alternatively, use your login to enter the Breaktime forum (link in the navigation) where you can ask and converse with the large and helpful forum community.
We look forward to following your project!
Re: Great Moments in Building History: The (Almost) Complete Illustrated Archive
Done MrTusat. I had thought we had them all. But I'll start digging around for the others so I can change the headline back to "complete" :)
posted: 7:00 am on October 15thRe: Stack Cutting Lumber
Thanks for the feedback Larry. For those readers interested, here's a link to the article Larry refers to in his comment below. It's available to FineHomebuilding.com members: http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/articles/cutting-multiple-framing-members.aspx
posted: 3:54 pm on October 5thRe: Cedar Wood Shed
Good point lizwh. If only I knew then what I know now... I'm going into the third winter with this without any noticeable movement but I would imagine I won't be so lucky forever. Perhaps the massive weight of this when loaded down with wood keeps it from sliding? I also dumped about two feet of gravel down before building the floor, not sure if that makes a difference?
posted: 1:57 pm on September 30thRe: Help Me Steer FHB into the Future
We'll fix that link on Monday GTMTX. In the meantime, here it is: http://www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/fh_feat_onlex.asp
posted: 8:23 am on September 20thRe: UPDATED: Profile Photo Contest
I'm not eligible to win, but I'll go first. What about a Discovery-Channel-style video series on amazing homebuilding projects...
posted: 9:31 am on September 18thRe: Payback Estimator: Insulation Upgrade
Point taken, Mike, that this is only one piece of the puzzle when figuring out if an energy upgrade is worth the investment. Regarding the calculator: Although the DOE's equation doesn't adjust for inflation, it manages some of the risk in the underlying equation, which you can review with the link we provided. And, the rule of averages has to apply with a payback estimator like this. Obviously a leaky house isn't going to see the same savings as a well-sealed one even if all the data points are the same, and the calculator can't adjust for that.
posted: 3:30 pm on September 14th