Chris Green

A nationwide glut of trombone players in the mid ’80s convinced Chris Green that a life in the crawlspaces, kitchens, and attics of old houses wasn’t so bad. A former editor at Fine Homebuilding, Chris is currently a carpenter and cabinetmaker in New Milford, Conn.

Quick and Easy Tapering Jig
As a remodeling contractor, I have to deal with a world that is seldom plumb, level, or square, which means that occasionally I have to make tapered cuts. I used…
Iron Dog Tool Gear Tool Belt
Customizable
Laminated Custom Interior Doors
Carpenter Chris Green made interior doors for his own house using a vacuum press.
Making a Beaded Circular Casing
My foray into the world of circular trim began with the round window over my front door. The window looked nicer than the hole it replaced, but it had no…
Flex-C Trac Metal Track Review
This flexible steel track makes building curved walls, curved soffits, and arched doorways easier and less expensive
Stabiladder Ladder Stabilizer Review
The Stabiladder is an adjustable ladder stabilizer that can accommodate changes in grade of up to 30 degrees
Silent Paint Remover Review
The Silent Paint Remover uses infrared heat to soften the entire mass of paint right down to the wood's surface for relatively easy removal
PlugGrip Electrical Tool Review
The PlugGrip puts a handle on an electrical receptacle
XL Tool Bag Review
Designed by a veteran carpenter, this tool bag from VETO PRO PAC is well designed and well constructed
Trim Gauge Scribing Gauge Review
This small, adjustable scribing gauge is used to set or scribe depths up to 3 in.

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