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Description of the proper steps to take to true and square a raw piece of lumber using power tools. CAUTION: Before following any of these directions, make sure you understand how to use your...
Make a firm, secure paving by placing wet-mortared bricks directly over a concrete slab. Start early enough in the day so that you can wet the bricks and allow them to sit for several hours....
In the interest of old-world craftsmanship, allow me to explain how to apply/repair ornamental mapping on historic field stone construction. Many historic field stone walls and foundations are...
One of the toughest tasks a beginning woodworker faces is having to square a board. Making each board perfectly square is a fundamental skill which goes a long way to a perfectly finished project.
Masonry can be rewarding because the finished product can add beauty to any wall, pond or walkway. While the tools used to work the concrete and stone have their own set of names unfamiliar to...
Concave joints offer good moisture resistance on brick walls, compared to other joints. The joints, when viewed from the side, look like a half moon curving in toward the bricks. The jointer tool...
V joints are highly rated for moisture resistance on brick walls, compared to other joints. V joints obviously get their name from the fact that the impression in the mortar looks like a "V," and...
You may see mortar crumbling on older brick construction. When this happens, it's time to repoint. There are several types of mortar joints that can be used. A concave joint is nothing more than a...
If you find cracks between the bricks on your home, you will need to fill them in. If you don't, you risk letting insects and small animals into your home. In addition, water can get in and rot...
A jointer is a handy machine to have in the woodworking shop to straighten the edge of lumber. The blades are sharp and rotating rapidly, so good knowledge of the machine and proper precautions...
It's may be necessary to straighten the edge of your wood with a saw or plane before jointing, especially if it has extremely rough or irregular edges. Once you've prepared your stock to achieve a...
A jointer is almost a must for the craftsman working with rough lumber. Its common industry use is squaring the edges of lumber with the face. This is mandatory for making solid lumber doors or...
Whether brick is constructed for an interior wall or for the exterior wall, the results are the beautiful. So now that the brick is in the proper placement, now what? Now the brick will need to...
How to understand what projects to use a jointer for; get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on woodworking tools in this free instructional video.
How to properly use a jointer; get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on woodworking tools in this free instructional video.
Lumber will cup from time to time and it's ideal to find those pieces before buying and pass them up altogether. However, if a cupped piece manages to make its way back to the construction site or...
Because walkways are always exposed to the outdoor elements, they require regular maintenance. Loose or chipped mortar is an eyesore, but down the road it can also become a hazard. With mortar...
A jointer serves as a long table enabling stock to be cut on its surface. After working a lot on the machine it will start showing some signs of rust. It is always best to start early when...
If you are working with pieces of wood that are pretty rough on the edges, a jointer may be just the tool you need. Often, wood comes in less than perfect condition, and a tool that can smooth it...
A jointer plane is a long hand plane used for smoothing and straightening the edges of wooden boards. Using a jointer plane can be one of the most frustrating experiences for a new wood worker....
A biscuit jointer is a type of circular saw that cuts a thin, crescent-shaped slot about 4 inches wide and an inch deep or less. It is highly specialized but is extremely useful when you want to...
Many people consider making doors to be the pinnacle of woodworking achievement. What stops most people from attempting it is the simple fact that most door panels are wider than wood is commonly...
The goal of using a jointer plane (jointer for short) is to create boards with greater width by joining them together. In order to do that, the jointer creates flat edges on each board, where the...
Cinder block can be a cost-effective material for building your next house. Not only are cinder block houses relatively simple and basic, they are also considered structurally sound and solid. In...
A brick hearth is an attractive, classic addition to any room with a wood stove or fireplace. The hearth protects the floor from errant embers that could burn wood or scorch carpet. Bricks can be...
A rabbeting jointer is a machine used to cut wood. Its long sides allow you to cut long pieces of wood. The jointer has four parts made up of two sides--or tables--a cutter and a wall. The tables...
Before a rough board can be planed to thickness, you must be sure one side is flat. Wood is flexible, so if you send a warped board though a planer, the feed rollers will flatten it and the planer...
Brick mobile home skirting is much more durable than galvanized metal, vinyl or fiberglass pre-made skirting. Metal skirting is subject to rust, while vinyl and fiberglass skirting can be damaged...
Floorboards, as they are sometimes called, are the strips of flooring that make up a laminate or solid wood floor. Making floorboards requires a few specialized tools, attention to detail and...
Woodworkers use jointers to create a flat edge, and correct cupping and twisting that occurs as boards dry. The blades, or knives, are narrow on a jointer, so they can only accept boards less than...
Like all knives, jointer knives work best when sharp. If your jointer starts to produce uneven shavings or starts to burnish your work, it's time for you to remove the three knives and replace...
If you are thinking about undertaking some wood projects at home, you'll need some basic tools to get started. Some you may know about, while others may be less familiar, but they're all important...
A jointer can save the average woodworker hours of tedium with a hand plane. Ideally, a board should come off the jointer with an almost perfectly flat edge. The angle of that edge should match...
The spinning knives on a jointer can do just as much damage to your fingers as a table saw blade. When the jointer is running, you must keep your hands at least 4 inches away from the cutterhead....
A jointer shaves small amounts of wood from the faces and edges of your work in order to provide you with straight and even surfaces. This allows you to make accurate cuts and measurements. Any...
A properly adjusted jointer will produce a clean, flat edge on a board. Most jointers leave the factory with a perfectly flat bed and straight fence. When your boards come off the jointer with a...
When the knives on a jointer become too dull to use or get nicked, your first impulse may be to buy a new jointer. You wanted a bigger one anyway, and the idea of trying to adjust all those blades...
Woodworkers use the jointer to turn rough pieces of lumber into boards with smooth, straight and even surfaces. To get accurate results from your jointer, you must always verify that the outfeed...
A jointer is a machine that removes small pieces of wood from the edges and faces of a board, in a manner similar to that of a hand plane. When using the jointer to taper legs for furniture, be...
Most woodworkers put off sharpening their jointer knives as long as possible because sending the knives out to be professionally sharpened and then having to replace the knives in the machine can...
Working on a router table is easier and faster than using a router alone. Edge trimming, templates and working with long, narrow stock are a breeze on a router table, and are just a few of the...
The key to obtaining good results from your jointer is having the outfeed table set at exactly the same height as the jointer knives. If you have the table set too high, the jointer will taper all...
When working with wood to construct cabinetry or furniture, at some point you will eventually need solid wood panels. Solid wood panels are formed by gluing smaller boards together and, if done...
A push stick is an essential accessory for woodworking, and keeps your fingers safely away from spinning blades and bits while cutting or shaping wood. Used primarily with a table saw, a push...
Woodworkers may ponder which to add to their shop first, a planer or a jointer. The answer is they really should have both. A jointer alone will not get boards to a consistent thickness. A planer...
A jointer is a simple machine that, properly used, can make the difference between a good project and a great project. It consists of two flat beds separated by a cutting head and an adjustable...
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