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Circular Saw Safety

by Bob Johnston | Nov 17, 2008 | Carpentry, Carpentry Cuts, HowTo

The circular saw is the most dangerous, misused, abused tool in the construction business. When they made the first portable, electric circular saw they put the motor on the right, the blade on the left and the handle was above the blade. When you made a cut and got...

Wood Rot in Frames, Sills and Thresholds

by Benjamin Hardy | Dec 8, 2006 | Carpentry, HowTo, Lumber

Windows are collection spots for moisture and water that can cause wood rot and structural damage. It’s important to keep water out and to seal against water infiltration and moisture buildup to prevent damaging rot. Wherever heat, moisture, and wood are found,...

EPA Pressures the Wood-Preservative Industry to Change

by Benjamin Hardy | Jan 1, 2001 | Carpentry, HowTo, Miscellaneous Carpentry

The Environmental Protection Agency and the leading companies in the wood-preservative industry have come to an agreement to end the residential use and sale of all wood products treated with CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) as of January of 2004. CCA is the dominant...

Creating Custom Millwork

by ryw | Jan 1, 2001 | Carpentry, HowTo, Molding & Trim

Historical restoration, whether done with the utmost attention to detail or simply in the spirit of house, often requires private eye-like resourcefulness. Decades old custom details—whether they are ornamental plaster or custom woodwork—are unlikely to be found at...

Circular Saw Safety

Wood Rot in Frames, Sills and Thresholds

EPA Pressures the Wood-Preservative Industry to Change

Creating Custom Millwork

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