Tucker Windover

When woodworker Tucker Windover started doing carpentry work, it was all about building furniture with hand tools, which was good because he lived in a cabin that lacked electricity. Eventually, Tucker powered up, and now he runs a finish-carpentry business in the Boston area. When he needs a break, Tucker loads up the fly rod and heads to Maine in search of rising trout.

Video Series: Installing Built-up Crown Molding
An impressive crown molding profile, or cornice, is an easy way to add defining character to a room. Combine profiles into a stacked profile for a big impact.
Built-up Crown Molding Series: Crown Molding Installation
Straight lines and tight joints are the hallmarks of a professional job. Learn professional techniques for a fast and seamless install.
Built-up Crown Molding Series: Making the Jigs
Jigs save time and increase accuracy when installing crown molding. Learn to use cutting, coping, and marking jigs.
Built-up Crown Molding Series: Creating Mockups
Learn the basic elements of design, including how to orient the crown and how to incorporate off the shelf profiles
Built-up Crown Molding Series: Coping Inside Corners
Learn this time-tested method for coping that is faster and produces better results than simple mitered corners
Master Carpenter: Tame Tricky Transitions
How one carpenter resolves conflicts between trim design and installation around the stairs.
Finish Stairs With Finesse
Carefully planned skirts and a couple of tricks make trimming stairs an easier job, no matter how bad the framing.
Troubleshooting a Prehung Door Installation
If you know where things go wrong, you can install a door that will swing the way it’s meant to for years to come.
Paint-Grade Trim: Finger-jointed pine, poplar, or MDF
When you’re selecting paint-grade trim, you can choose among several options. My favorite material to work with is one that’s dry and straight, and comes in long lengths. Sure, it’s…
Inside Crown Corners
Coping crown molding is more than blindly following tradition. Understand the benefits and learn how to cope joints the right way.

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