Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim
Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Some great DIY tips & tricks on how to repair and finish trim around your house (whether it’s baseboards, window trim or crown molding) Read More
Mill Your Own Wide Crown Moulding & Free Plans Download
Sat, Oct 02, 2021
Crown moulding looks great, and that’s why plenty of homeowners are willing to fork out good money to buy it. But that doesn’t mean the crown itself has to cost you a bundle. These days even big crown profiles — up to 5 1/2” wide — can be milled on t... Read More
Reproducing Traditional Moldings
Wed, Jul 01, 2020
Historic restoration can be challenging for a trim carpenter. Standardization of molding profiles did not become the norm until early in the 20th century, so a trim carpenter working on a historic house usually has to choose between having molding kn... Read More
Dialing in Accurate Miter-Saw Cuts
Sun, May 24, 2020
We came across this tip by T.D. Culver, Cleveland Heights, OH in Fine Homebuilding
Lining up the blade of a miter saw with the cut mark on a piece of molding can be difficult to do perfectly. Rather than sneaking up on the mark, try this trick.
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36 Miter Saw Tips and Tool Reviews
Sun, May 03, 2020
We haven't used all of the tool brands mentioned, but there is some good information contained in this article. Read More
Duct Tape Keeps Miters Together
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Here is a tip we came across from Fine Homebuilding.
It is a great and easy way to keep miters together if your corners don't align. Read More
How to Use a Miter Saw
Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Miter saws are designed to make angled cuts for molding, trim work, rafters, and other general carpentry applications. The saws also make straight crosscuts and, when equipped with the right blade, the versatility of a miter saw is an important part ... Read More
