Tablesaw crosscutting

 Use this essential skill to prepare straight timber for assembling jobs accurately

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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
How to make a rail housing
Housings 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...
Types of Nails
 Learn about different types of nails

 

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Guide to Handsaws4
Everything you need to know about using handsaws. From the keyhole saw to the general-purpose saw, we have them all covered.
Choosing a timber finish1
Put the final touch on a DIY project by enhancing the grain while adding a protective coating
Guide to Sandpaper and Abrasives1
Sandpaper, which is now referred to as abrasive, comes with all sorts of backings, adhesives, minerals and anti-loading features.
How to notch a post for beams1
  Notching 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 housing1
Housings 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 use a planeDIY tips from Handyman
Safe chainsawingAvoid hazardous kickback injuries by learning the basics of a good grip
Types of halving joints  Halving joints are most often cut at 90º although they can be cut at different angles, such as 45º for setting out diagonal bracing. A dovetail joint cut in a trapezoid shape is one of the strongest halving joints.
Types of Nails Learn about different types of nails
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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