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Winds of Change Blow Through Digital Jobsite

TheTimberTailor, member | May 12th, 201311 comments

Question: What do each of these carpentry disciplines have in common; millwork, windows, cabinets, doors and stairs? Answer: In the not-to-distant past, each of these tasks was performed on-site by highly skilled carpenters. New applications of digital capabilities assure more change is inevitable as shown here with CNC fabrication of complex roof framing assemblies.

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Truss Bracing? We Don't Need No Stinking Truss Bracing!!!

TheTimberTailor, member | October 20th, 20108 comments

Truss Failure Recipe: Take one truss package, and install hastily on Friday; add one weekend, and whip with high winds; Serve up to builder's risk insurance company

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They knew how to build back in the old days

ChuckB, senior editor | April 7th, 20102 comments

A personal re-discovery of a funny story about building a house

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Titanium hammers up for grabs. Want one?

RYagid, senior editor | July 16th, 2009528 comments

Do you swing a titanium or a steel hammer? Which do you think performs best and why? Join the debate and you'll be eligible to win one of four titanium hammers that I'm giving away.

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