I was recently building a house using I joists for the floor system. I usually cut my joists and blocking with a normal circular saw as the blade is just big enough to cut all the way through, but this requires the use of a large quick square, and some awkward line drawing many times. So this time around, I cut my blocking out of offcuts using my tablesaw and it worked perfectly, and it saved me a lot of time and hassle.
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Original Speed Square
A Speed Square or rafter square can help you cut rafters, measure angles, and accurately guide your saw for straight and angled cuts. It's a must have.
Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave
Joanna Gaines may have started as a celebrity designer on HGTV, but she’s proven to be the real deal. This book help you understand how and why good design works so that you can recreate it on your own.
Although powered staplers are very popular, you still need a manual stapler on the job site. This staple gun from DEWALT® is reliable and easy to fire, reducing fatigue over prolonged use.
A plate level allows to you plumb walls accurately because it registers off the plates without touching potentially warped or twisted studs. This one can reach the plates on 12-ft. tall walls.
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