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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 | |
| 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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![]() | Guide to Handsaws 4Everything you need to know about using handsaws. From the keyhole saw to the general-purpose saw, we have them all covered. | ![]() | Choosing a timber finish 1Put the final touch on a DIY project by enhancing the grain while adding a protective coating | ![]() | Guide to Sandpaper and Abrasives 1Sandpaper, 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 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 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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