Dennis Bauman 
A biscuit joiner is a tool used to cut shallow half moons into materials that are going to be attached together in a joint, usually at a 90 degree angle. You need to know how to use a biscuit joiner to cut these slots correctly in order to firmly construct the joint, where pressed wood …
A jointer is a perfect tool when looking to square pieces of lumber for cabinet doors and other panels. However, it isn’t the only tool. A router works just as well in most situations, only that it makes the process easier. This article will show you how to use a router as a jointer. How …
Screws are one of the most common fasteners, and since I used them so constantly, it is easy to not pay attention just one time and either strip or round off the head. When this happens, getting the fastener extracted can be difficult and you may have to know how to drill out a screw. …
If you don’t have the budget for a jointer or simply don’t have enough space to store it, you’ll benefit from learning how to make a jointer jig for a table saw. This way, you will be able to use your table saw as a jointer without having to blow your budget. How to Make …
Crown molding joints are better coped than mitered. There are reasons for that and a special way to do it, as you will find out after reading this guide. Learn how to use a coping saw for crown molding in simple steps. The guide contains all that you need to know about creating perfect molding …
If you are remodeling your home, you might want to learn how to use a coping saw for a quarter round. While molding a quarter round is not done exclusively using a coping saw, it is one of the most important tools you can use. Let’s quickly learn how to use it to get the …
Most of the projects around the home that use a drill are based around drilling through wood, but sometimes you may need to know how to drill through metal as well. Drilling through metal is not difficult as long as you have the necessary tools, which are fairly common and you may already have in …
When installing baseboard trim, one of the popular options is using a coping saw to cut ends. Coped baseboards produce professional, close-fit joints. If looking to understand how to use a coping saw for baseboard, this article answers all your questions about the process. I also included useful coping tips to help you get along. …
It can be pretty common to have brick exposed on the outside of your house, but it is becoming more and more common to see exposed brick on inside walls as well. Regardless of which part of the house the wall is, if you want to hang something on it you need to know how …
When it comes to loosening and tightening bolts and lug nuts, an impact wrench comes in handy. To do this, the wrench uses a twisting force known as torque. So, how much torque do I need in an impact wrench? How Much Torque Do I Need in an Impact Wrench? The amount of torque you …
I’ve all been there. You have everything ready to drill – and suddenly, you realize you have the wrong drill bit. It’s infuriating! One of the most critical distinctions in drill bits is the size. Some drill bits are long and thin, and some are shorter and stouter. Differently-sized drill bits are designed for drilling …
A coping saw is a handsaw used to make coped joints and other delicate cutouts. It has a thin blade mounted between a U-shaped metal frame. The blade is designed such that it can be easily removed and replaced in case it malfunctions. In this guide, I will show you how to change a coping …