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Stair-button rip fence
When I need an accurate rip on a job site without a tablesaw, I use my stair-gauge fixtures. I clamp them on the front and back of my circular-saw baseplate, equidistant…
Splinter-free crosscutting
Occasionally in the course of building a home, and sometimes in the shop, it is easiest to use a skill saw to crosscut a piece of trim. With the aid…
Cleaning sawblades
Pizza pans, which come in various diameters with a standard depth, are ideal for soaking circular-saw blades in chemical remover to get rid of pitch. Very little fluid is needed,…
Cutoff fixture, another way
I seldom use radial-arm saws when I'm working on a job. They are expensive, difficult to move around and constantly out of adjustment. The alternative is to use the simple…
Born-again blades
One of the most essential remodeling tools is the reciprocating saw, but remodeling work is very hard on their blades. Here are two tricks I use to prolong blade life.…
Power miter-box jig
On a construction site, a convenient setup for a power miter box saw is essential if the tool is to earn its keep. A good setup must combine easy removal…
Cutting miters
When casing windows or doors where miters are used, anyone who has done a few knows that they are never square, and often not flush with the wall surface. Rather…
On-Site Carpentry with a Circular Saw
Cutting in place saves time and trouble.
Table-Saw Molding
The secret is in the order of cuts.
Save Your Siding
I recently expanded a portion of my house and needed to remove an existing exterior wall. I wanted to match the original siding, so I searched local lumber yards for…

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