Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim
Tue, Oct 27, 2020
Finishing Trim...Achieving a flawless finish is all about proper prep, taking the correct steps, and applying the right product with quality tools. 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
How to Cope Baseboard Trim with a Miter Saw
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
This article teaches you how to cope baseboard corners fast. It will walk you through, step-by-step, coping baseboard with your miter saw. Read More
Expert Guide for Choosing the Right Caulk for Any Job
Sun, Jun 07, 2020
Even with the EZCrown system, you may have some minor caulking needs. Especially with very old homes. This article contains great information on what you should look for. 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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Drywall Anchors
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
Choose drywall screws rather than nails—nails are far more likely to work loose and cause ugly craters or “pops.” The screw length depends on the drywall thickness: 1-5/8-in. screws are for 5/8-in. drywall; 1-1/4-in. screws are for anything thinner. ... 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
How to Cut Extreme Angles on Your Miter Saw
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
The process becomes fairly simple if you make a simple jig from scrap wood to make safe easy cuts at angles greater than 45 degrees with your compound miter saw or chop saw. In fact, that is part of the manufacturing process for the construction of a... Read More
