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Installing a closet rod requires cutting the rod to the correct length, choosing a bracket type that will support the weight of the clothing and making sure the rod is centered in the closet and level. Create a bracket that can also support a shelf with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
Building a birdhouse is a great activity to share with children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as plans for birdhouses are available for purchase and the materials are simple and easy to find. Build a birdhouse, making sure to gather scrap wood, nails, screws and marking utensils, with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
When installing quarter round molding, use fasteners long enough to pierce the narrow wood, the cabinet or drywall and the stud without splitting the molding. Carefully install quarter round molding where a cabinet meets the wall with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
When hand filing a chain saw, make sure to find the right sized file for the teeth, angle into the teeth at the same angles on both sides, and sharpen both the cutting teeth and the raker. Use a hand file to sharpen a chain saw, checking the owner's manual for file size details, with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
Changing a chain saw blade can be done by removing the two nuts that hold the case cover on, removing the cover assembly and using a a screwdriver to back the tension off for easier removal. Replace or repair a chain saw blade with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
When buying oak lumber, look the board over thoroughly to locate any damage, nicks, scratches, deep gouges or knots in the wood, and examine the board for any curves, warps or bowing. Buy high-quality oak lumber that is free of major flaws with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
Feathering a board for a router table requires finding a board with a vertical grain, using a chop saw or table saw to make cuts aligned with the grain and using a slight angle on one end of the cuts. Learn to feather a board to hold the material against the fence of a router table with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
Chain saw maintenance includes keeping the air filter clean, regularly removing and cleaning the spark plugs, sharpening the blade regularly and dusting the entire saw with a stiff brush. Keep a chain saw working properly throughout its lifetime with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
To build a wooden utility shelf, gather a wooden board to use as the shelf, brackets to mount the board to the wall, and a level, a tape measure, screws and a screw gun. Drill holes into the studs in the walls for a secure shelf with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
Conserving energy helps save money because people are only charged for the energy they use, and replacing light bulbs with incandescent bulbs is a great way to use less electricity. Understand how conserving energy can help save money with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
Tongue and groove wooden flooring are boards with either a groove running on all sides or a tongue sticking out on all sides, and each board interlocks with the next board for a seamless installation. Use tongue a groove boards without visible fasteners with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
Concrete cures within three to seven days, depending on the type of cement used, the location and the ambient temperature of the area. Set anchor bolts into concrete after a week of curing with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
Chain saw tension is the amount of tension on the chain as it rides on the bar, as a loose tension results in twisting and a tighter tension results in too much friction. Adjust the tension to get the right balance of slide and power with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
Skil is a brand of power tools that has been in production since 1924, when they made 50 different models of tools for do-it-yourself home improvement. Discover the great tools made by Skil, which went worldwide in 1960, with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
A bench grinder is a grinder that can be attached to a bench, and it is used as a sharpening attachment, for grinding off welds and to grind ferrous metals. Discover the uses of bench grinders with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
Carbide chains for chain saws are a much harder, stronger steel, which better resists dulling and has a longer cutting life, but it cannot be sharpened with a standard file. Weigh the pros and cons of using a carbide chain with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
Cedar lumber is ideal for exterior home protection because it deteriorates very slowly, and it is available in different grades including vertical grain, horizontal grain and various levels of clearness. Choose the right cedar lumber for the job with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
When buying maple lumber, inspect the wood for any imperfections, such as scratches, nicks or knots, and make sure the board does not bow in any direction. Choose flawless wood for the best results with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
Medium density fiberboard, also known as MDF, is a much cheaper alternative to solid wood for many home improvement projects, and it is often created from recycled sawdust. Use pressed and rolled medium density fiberboard for a variety of projects with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on carpentry.
A chain saw bar oiler pumps oil up to the bar of the chain saw, which forces the oil into the grooves where it collects. Take a chain saw apart to understand how a chain saw bar oiler works with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
The centrifugal clutch in a chain saw is connected to the crankshaft and uses counterweights and friction pads to keep the engine idling at a low RPM. Understand how a centrifugal clutch works in a gas operated chain saw with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
A chain saw automatic oiler works by storing oil in a holding tank reservoir, pumping the oil through a plunger assembly and pushing the oil up onto the bar and into the grooves. See how an automatic oiler delivers oil to various parts of the chain saw with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
Chain saws can either be electrically operated, running off of standard house voltage, or gasoline operated, which requires pulling a string to ignite the gas that powers the engine. Understand how different chain saws operate with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
A two-stroke chain saw includes a crankshaft that drives the clutch, which is connected to the sprocket that pulls the chain around for cutting. See how a chain saw works by studying disassembled tool with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.
Home improvement and maintenance is a great way to repair and replace broken items in a home. Additionally, home remodeling can bring an outdated home to contemporary standards or can maintain the classic or historical look of the home. Home repair is often the last thing homeowners want to spend money and time on. However, as many DIYers know, homeowners can do their own home repair with instructions from home renovation and construction professionals. In this free video series on home improvement, an experienced carpenter discusses a few home projects and the tools necessary. Find out how to install a closet rod, how to build and install a shelf, and even learn to build a birdhouse with the children. Get information on various power tools, and learn the inner workings of a chain saw.
Mark Blocker Mark Blocker is a semi-retired ASE-certified master mechanic with more than 20 years of automotive experience. He has been a state-certified emissions specialist for more than 15 years and Ford EEC-certified for more than 11 years. Blocker has also taught as an electronics instructor for four years, and he has been a Snap-On technical training contractor for more than a year.dkdk
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