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Trimwork

Podcast Episode 177: Three Design Solutions for Remodeling a Cramped Bathroom

Fine Homebuilding design editor Kiley Jacques joins the podcast this week to talk about the bathroom-design challenge she tasked three architects with for an upcoming magazine article.
More-Accurate Quarter-Round Molding

Use a band saw and a spindle sander to cut and fit tight corners in this common trim profile.
Precision Window Trim

This systematic approach to cutting and assembling window casing ensures better joints and a faster installation.
Fitting Wallpaper Around Trim

Paperhanger John Clift shows how to align, cut, and fold wallpaper for a clean fit where it meets windows and doors.
Must-Have Router Jigs: Mill Arched Trim With a Homemade Compass

This might be the router jig I use the very most. It’s one of the simplest, but boy does it help me out, because truthfully, I’m not that good with…
Must-Have Router Jigs: Cut Clean, Straight Dadoes With this Simple Guide

I’m Gary Striegler and this is one of my favorite routing jigs. It’s used to make dadoes, for instance like on this small shelving unit that I’m getting ready to…
Must-Have Router Jigs: Make an Inset Frieze or Panel Pattern with a Shop-Built Template

This jig was kind of invented out of necessity one of those times I said, “Oh I’m sure I could do that,” and it turned out I had to figure…
Duct Tape Keeps Miters Together

Line up the mitered corners of the trim in out-of-square corners
Tighten Up Your Trimwork

Though it doesn’t have a cord or battery, a block plane is a powerful finish-carpentry tool
How to Install Vinyl Corner Bead

Mastered in a Minute: A favorite of many pros, vinyl bead attaches quickly with spray adhesive.