The Right Way To Install Piano Hinges Flush

www.obsessedwoodworking.com: Piano hinges, also known as continuous hinges, are one of the simplest hinge options available, yet they’re often installed incorrectly. Billy breaks down why these hinges are so useful, the common mistake many woodworkers make when installing them, and a better method that results in a flush, properly aligned door every time.

Reproducing Victorian-Style Door Casing

www.jlconline.com: One of the things I like about working on a historic home is the challenge of matching new work to old. Last summer, I was hired to do the finish work for a kitchen remodel in a 19th century Victorian home in Winona, Minn. The kitchen had been previously remodeled sometime in the 1960s in a contemporary style incompatible with the home’s period look.

Using Wood Grain With Intention

Journal of Light Construction: Wood grain is often the main attraction of stain-grade and clear-finished woodwork, yet I’m surprised how often I see new trim that has been installed without any consideration for the grain patterns in the wood. A little time and attention paid to wood grain can vastly improve the look.

The Surprising Truth About I-Joists

Builder Magazine: If you’re considering a new floor plan on your next project or looking to modify the layout you use, you have some structural decisions to make. That starts with a choice of a floor system: Should you go with dimensional lumber, open web trusses, or I-joists?

Stop Block Hack For Beginners

www.obsessedwoodworking.com: A stop block is a small jig that guarantees repeatable, consistent cuts by giving stock a fixed place to register against a saw fence.

Parallel Guide Jig For Table Saws

www.obsessedwoodworking.com: The parallel guide jig is a shop-made alignment tool that references the table saw’s miter slot to create a dead-parallel reference face for aligning a misbehaving fence.

DeWalt 20V Max XR High Torque Impact Wrench

PTR: More power is always welcome for tough fastening jobs, especially in professional or commercial capacities where time is money. DeWalt plans to help with the 20V Max XR High Torque Impact Wrench (DCF900). An update to the previous model (DCF899), this model improves upon the high-torque impact wrench formula.

Flex Stack Pack Storage System Review

Pro Tool Reviews: The classic stackable tool box system has been around for a long time. Take various box depths with the same length and width, and give them a way to connect the bases and tops. At first glance, that’s what the Flex Stack Pack storage system does. Even at the foundational level, there are worthwhile talking points.

How to Paint a Wood Table

This Old House: Mauro Henrique demonstrates how to refinish an old piece of furniture with the help of Kevin O’Connor. Mauro’s client has a table that belonged to her grandmother and she would like to spruce it up so it can come out of the basement and be showcased in her home.

Hart 20V Circular Saw Review HPCS01

Pro Tool Reviews: The Hart 20V circular saw is a 6 1/2-inch cordless model you can find at your local Walmart. We had a variety of 2x lumber and 3/4-inch OSB subfloor cuts to make and used it as an opportunity to see how this model stacks up in the DIY market.

How to Build a Leaning Ladder Bookcase

This Old House: A ladder bookcase is a great addition to any room. Best of all, you can easily build your own for a third of the price you’d pay at the store. Follow the directions below to learn how to build a DIY ladder bookcase.