Removing Old Woodwork

Removing Old Woodwork

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Miscellaneous Carpentry, Tips

Here’s how to remove painted woodwork for refinishing. Score the paint with a utility knife to prevent splitting the wood. Gently begin to separate the wood using a dull chisel or flat bar. Then use a stiff putty knife and a prybar to remove the woodwork. Keep...
Removing Old Woodwork

Beyond Zero Measuring

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Miscellaneous Carpentry, Tips

To increase accuracy, some woodworkers avoid using the zero end of a rule or tape and use the 1-in. mark instead. You can also use other starting points, such as 2 in. or 3 in. However, when using this technique, you must remember to subtract that number from the...
Removing Old Woodwork

T Square

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Miscellaneous Carpentry, Tips

A 4-ft. T-square for drywalling can come in handy for other projects. Besides being helpful in drywalling, it can be useful when laying out patterns or cutting on full sheets of plywood or particle board. The square is accurate, stable and will give you a full 48-in....
Removing Old Woodwork

Broken Screws

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Carpentry, Miscellaneous Carpentry, Tips

There’s a solution for dealing with wood screws which have broken off below the surface of the wood. If you don’t want to risk damaging the wood by digging it out, try driving the screw deeper into the wood with a nail set. Then just fill the hole with a...