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tag: finish carpentry

Sustainable Temporary Stairs

ChuckB, senior editor | May 23rd, 20121 comment

New product - temporary stair-system can be re-used over and over. It's safe, elegant and fool-proof.

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3/8" Drill Bit Extension - long as you need it

barker, member | April 1st, 2012

Well, I had to have a short extension for my 3/8 inch drive Forstner bit. Just had to. I went to three hardware stores and was pretty well convinced that they don't sell such a thing. 1/4 inch...

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Building Wood Windows On The Job Site

Matt Risinger, Blogger | March 30th, 2012

Nothing says Fine Craftsmanship like a site built wood window. In this video see how my carpentry crew build 5 large windows from Oak, African Mahogany, & Poplar.

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Boat House Reno/ rebuild

WWG_Contracting, member | March 28th, 2012

additional write up in first post on my page

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Boat House Reno/ rebuild

WWG_Contracting, member | March 28th, 2012

This is an open concept Boat port. With plenty of storage areas for water toys and life jackets as well as shore side fuel storage. The douglas fir cribing is a re-enforcement of the original...

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Stairway balustrade

seflume, member | March 28th, 2012

This is a stairway balustrade I designed and built of vg fir. The design relates to a detail in the leaded-glass windows and the homeowner wanted to repeat this motif in the balustrade.  

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Elementary School Contract

BearcreekConst, member | March 1st, 2012

I have to build 30 of these "Teacher Centers" and 71 book cases. I love these government jobs....I KNOW I WILL GET PAID!!!...LOL

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Medallion Magic: Design and Layout of Inlay Patterns

TheTimberTailor, member | February 9th, 2012

With an infinite number of design possibilities for inlay designs, consider this method for working through the planning process. Take advantage of the Rotate Tool at the Digital Jobsite to layout any configuration that comes to mind

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Handrail

carpenter1138, member | February 7th, 20121 comment

Out with the old and in with the new style of handrail.

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Accent to antique furniture.

carpenter1138, member | February 7th, 2012

A good way to keep and accent antique furniture is to add a top section. Made out of all solid oak and stained to match color. Displays plates, bowls and decorative tiles along the bottom and top.

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Closet Storage

carpenter1138, member | February 7th, 2012

There was a waste of space inside a closet under a stairway that needed to be used for storage and to hold some entertainment componets. The back wall was removed (sheetrock, framing) new framing for...

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Using Pivot Hinges for a Master Bedroom Closet

Matt Risinger, Blogger | January 31st, 2012

Pivot hinges make a bold statement in these floor to ceiling veneered closet doors, see how we used them in the Master Bedroom of a 60's remodeled house.

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Laundry Room Cabinets

carpenter1138, member | January 12th, 2012

Custom made cabinets made to replace wire shelving.

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Transformed Basement to Lower Level

NJarchitect, member | December 2nd, 2011

550 S.F. Great Room in custom maple veneer panles. Panels, millwork, and wood furniture designed, fabricated and installed by owner/architect John T Conroy in New Jersey.

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Book Shelves

carpenter1138, member | November 22nd, 2011

Very plain and simple shelving unit to optimize space. Sometimes simple is the best way to set off your book and trinkets collection. The Bead detail was a nice touch around the inside. All six...

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Window Seating

carpenter1138, member | November 21st, 2011

Basic design for a bench seat with storage.

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Basement Entertainment Center

Vern P., member | November 20th, 2011

In this project I had to solve several problems.  First part of the concrete foundation extended 30 inches into the room on the left side, then there was overhead duct work, a fireplace, a 26...

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UPDATE: DVD GIVEAWAY: 2011 Fine Homebuilding Archive DVD-ROM

reeni, FHB editorial admin | November 18th, 201131 comments

Post a comment and you could be the winner of the new 2011 Fine Homebuilding Archive DVD!

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Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

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Kids Craft Area

carpenter1138, member | November 2nd, 2011

Before and after picures show how much a space can change. Now kids have plenty of room for arts and crafts activities. Deatails include two keyboard drawers and a hanging file drawer. The table...

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