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Miter saw multi-cut jig

tsmtnman, member | June 20th, 2011

Here is a quick jig that I used on my dads miter saw. I needed to cut some one by twos to 24 inches. Since the saw was just on saw horses and I wanted to make sure all the parts were equal. My dad...

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First Look: DeWalt's New 12-in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw

JFink, Senior Editor | June 2nd, 20116 comments

From Black & Decker University, Towson, MD – Yesterday DeWalt launched their new 12-in. sliding compound miter saw. The new tool, model DWS780, is a replacement for the DW718 we reviewed as...

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Use SketchUp to Figure Crown Moulding Compound Miter Angles

TheTimberTailor, member | April 11th, 20113 comments

In Quick and Slick: Crown Moulding with SketchUp I mentioned showing how to use SketchUp to figure in-depth information for specific crown moulding profiles. This session of The Digital Jobsite shows just that: import your crown profile with the Photo Match feature, extrude it (using methods from the Quick and Slick blog post) then calculate compound miter settings for any corner angle. Note: This is a rather complex, in-depth process, not for the faint of heart...

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Cheat Sheet for SketchUp: a Quick-Start Guide for 3D Modeling

TheTimberTailor, member | March 29th, 20113 comments

At first blush a digital 3D model can be intimidating and seem useless. With a little insight, however, a digital format offers some clear advantages over the tried and true models many of us have created over the years with nothing more than cardboard, tape and a utility knife. Watch the two video tutorials below for some insight into the advantages SketchUp has to offer...

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Coffered Ceiling

NHAccents, member | March 28th, 2011

This was a project that would have been more difficult if it were not for the article in Fine Homebuilding on "Coffered Ceilings". Made of poplar crown, baseboard, finger jointed trim boards...

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Download the SketchUp Model of the Ultimate Miter-Saw Stand

FHBdotcom, editor | March 18th, 201120 comments

Our readers helped design it, senior editor Justin Fink built it. See if this job-site saw stand is right for you, and find out how to build your own.

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UPDATE: Ultimate Miter-Saw Stand -- And the Winner is...

FHBdotcom, editor | December 10th, 2010129 comments

Fine Homebuilding is on a mission to design and build the perfect miter saw rig There’s no shortage of collapsible, portable job site miter saw stands on the market. Some are costeffective...

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Miter saw challenge

davideaket, member | November 21st, 20101 comment

Recently I purhased a Festool mitre saw and vacuum. From that i designed a combination router table and mitre saw stand. The design was done with Visio. The project was built using...

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Portable Miter Saw Stand

anthonyjd, member | November 3rd, 2010

I don't have room to store my tools anywhere except my truck, so I needed a table that could collapse down and fit into my full-length pickup truck. It started out as stand that I bought at the...

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Miter Saw Stand

FWFreitag, member | November 1st, 2010

This is my miter saw stand. It uses a Rockler shop stand (18" x 24" which is 1/8" thick steel and very heavy duty) which I then modified as you see. The wings fold up/down for easy storing or for...

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Herringbone in Rosewood

seattlejoe70, member | October 18th, 2010

This Job was demo the old hardwood, replace the 1x sub-floor with Plywood, And in the living room i replaced most all the floor joists, due to dry rot. The floor was originally going to be only in...

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Video: Bosch Axial-Glide Miter Saw

JFink, Senior Editor | October 7th, 201011 comments

You've heard us talk about the new Bosch Axial-Glide Miter Saw, and you will find a full review of the saw in our most recent issue of FHB. Now you can watch Bosch's 4 minute video tour of the tool.

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Official Rules: Ultimate Miter-Saw Stand Challenge

FHBdotcom, editor | September 22nd, 20108 comments

We're on a mission to build the perfect miter saw stand; and the mission begins with you. There’s no shortage of collapsible, portable jobsite miter saw stands on the market. Some are...

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4 Season Porch Conversion

jeffsaul, member | September 2nd, 2010

Conversion of screened porch into 4 season room with radiant heat. Framing, electric and plumbing by certified contractors. All finish work done by myself, including all cabinets, trim, desktop and...

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Bosch redefines sliding miter saw category with new "glider" system

JFink, Senior Editor | June 4th, 201012 comments

I give 'em credit. Bosch had what was arguably the best sliding compound miter saw in the industry. They came out in the top spot in many head-to-head reviews, and were responsible for innovations...

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ORIENTAL GARDEN PERGOLA

tatem, member | May 31st, 2010

Fascinated by the oriental architecture I decided to design my own pergola. Using the curves and fan shapes so commonly seen in China I designed and constructed this challenging projectnbsp...

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