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Tablesaw crosscuttingUse this essential skill to prepare straight timber for assembling jobs accurately Read More.. |
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| How to cut a decorative top on a post When cutting the post to length, add about 100mm to allow for the decorative top | |
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How to change the blade on a circular saw Good circular saw technique makes stronger joints when working with 140x140 mm posts. |
| How to make a rail housingHousings are grooves cut across the grain that fit around three sides of a beam and can be... | |
| How to notch a post for beams Notching a post for a beam is a sturdy joint. Paint freshly cut surfaces or use tim... |
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![]() | How to revive a chainsaw 1The woodchip from a chainsaw should have a rough texture, and you’ll know it needs sharpening when it begins to spit out fine dust. | How to square-cut posts 1To prevent kickback when cutting a 140 x 140mm post, position two sawhorses on the post side of the line and let the waste fall. | How to notch a post for beams 1Notching a post for a beam is a sturdy joint. Paint freshly cut surfaces or use timber preservative on treated posts. | How to make a rail housing 1Housings are grooves cut across the grain that fit around three sides of a beam and can be made with a series of close relief cuts. Rail posts for a deck can require a housing joint to fit a joist. | ![]() | How to change the blade on a circular saw 1Good circular saw technique makes stronger joints when working with 140x140 mm posts. | ![]() | How to use a hacksawA junior hacksaw will cut metal and rigid plastic – and wood with a small cross-section, such as timber mouldings. Make sure that the blade is fitted with the points of the teeth facing away from the handle, so it will cut on the forward stroke.A junior hacksaw will cut metal and rigid plastic – and wood with a small cross-section, such as timber mouldings. Make sure that the blade is fitted with the points of the teeth facing away from the handle, so it will cut on the forward stroke. | ![]() | Angle Grinders Made EasySimply change the wheel of this versatile tool for all-round home maintenance | ![]() | Safe chainsawingAvoid hazardous kickback injuries by learning the basics of a good grip | ![]() | Build a mitresaw cutting bench Set up this versatile space with a built-in guide for faster, straighter and safer cuts | How to cut a decorative top on a post When cutting the post to length, add about 100mm to allow for the decorative top |
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