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Learning carpentry basics and how to use professional tools can help amateur carpenters and everyday DIYers save money on costly home improvements. Build a wealth of knowledge on power tools commonly needed for home repairs with demonstrations from an experienced carpenter in this free video series on home improvement tools.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Using a router involves deciding on the right bit for the job and riding the router down a length of wood to carve an edge or over a surface for a design. Ride a router safely, keeping hair and wires out of the way with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Outfitting a basic electrician's toolbox requires simple tools, such as screwdrivers and pliers, that will cover 90 percent of electrical jobs. Put together a basic toolbox for electricians, including electrical tape and cable-strippers, with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Sharpening a plane blade requires sharpening stones of various grits and a little oil. Sharpen a plane blade in a curve or a straight line by sanding down any burrs and listening for just the right sound with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Using a spade bit in a drill is a good way to drill large holes quickly, but drilling too far can ruin a clean piece of wood. Use spade bits on your power drill safely and without damaging underlying surfaces with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Bullnosing solid countertop surfaces works on wood counters (not Formica) with a router or a hand plane. Bullnose countertops with a cove bit set in your router to make elegant curves along the counter's surface with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on home improvement.
Glazing a window requires setting glaze in the frame before fitting in the glass, as well as glazing over the glass after the fitting and wedging it into place. Glaze windows of any size with instructions on sub-glazes and top-glazes from an experienced builder in this free video on home improvement.
Using a tap and die set creates threaded holes and threaded bolts that can be used in wood working and manufacturing. Make or repair bolts and fit them into custom-threaded holes by using a tap and die set like an experienced builder with the instructions in this free video on carpentry tools.
Common rafter layouts use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the length of the rafters needed for building a roof at a given pitch. Calculate rafter lengths and design a workable rafter layout for a certain roof pitch with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry.
Drill press safety covers a few rules of using drill presses responsibly, including securing bits firmly, keeping hair and sleeves away from the drill, and clamping down wood securely. Operate a drill press safely with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Tips for using a drill press include matching the speed of the drill to the bit being used and the material being drilled. Use oil when drilling metal, change speeds for different drill bits and drill to the right depth with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Types of softwood used for construction include mainly pines, the Southern Yellow pine used in stairs and floors, cedars, spruce, hemlock and fir. Choose between red and white cedar for your woodworking project with instructions from a carpenter in this free video on building materials.
How to replace scroll saw blades will vary depending on the scroll saw being used, as a manufacturer can create unique saws that fit only with that manufacturer's blades. Replace a scroll saw blade safely and securely with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Using pop rivet guns can save time joining aluminum and constructing siding or shelters from aluminum sheet metal. Operate a pop rivet gun after drilling the right size hole for the rivet and lining up the rivet gun with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Using a scroll saw to make narrow cuts requires matching the saw blade to the angle of the curve, with tighter curves requiring smaller blades. Operate a scroll saw safely and use earphones when necessary with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Safety rules for scrolls saws are similar to concerns with other small, fast-moving saws. Use a scroll saw safely by plugging the saw in only when it is "off" and by staying aware of the blade to keep fingers and cords safe with tips from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools.
Choosing a wood varnish is simple when you know where the wood is, and varnishes for outdoor wood protect different aspects of the wood than varnishes for indoor floors or furniture. Buy beautiful wood varnishes with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on woodworking.
Preventing ice dams requires two main protective measures: insulating the house's ceiling to keep attic temperatures lower and venting the eaves. Keep ice dams from forming on your roof and damaging your home with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry.
Calculate a roof's pitch by measuring the rise versus the run, with the pitch being however many inches the roof rises for a 12-inch run. Layout a shallow roof at a 3- or 4-inch pitch or a standard roof at an 8- or 9-inch pitch, with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry.
Calculating the cost of tile installation is a simple matter of finding the needed square footage and adding costs for tiles, grout and grout sealer. Find the cost of installing tiles to a floor, shower or countertop with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry.
A veneer is a thin piece of wood used to make less expensive or beautiful surfaces appear to be solid wood. Find out uses for veneer and what kinds are available for doors, furniture or wood working art with plenty of samples from a carpenter in this free video on building materials.
Carpentry is a marketable skill that can be the foundation of a construction company or the hobby that provides personal fulfillment. Knowing the right tools and techniques for building houses and large structures can come in handy when starting a new project or when patching up an old one. Home remodeling 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 tools and skills, an experienced carpenter demonstrates how to use many common carpentry tools used in home repair and in the construction industry. He covers a variety of saws, routers and drill presses and offers tips on putting together a basic toolbox for electricians. He gives information on common building materials, such as veneer, floor tiles and softwood lumber. He demonstrates the proper use of each tool and gives practical advice on safety and maintenance.
Robert Markey Robert Markey earned his B.S. in physics from MIT in 1969 and his M.S. in computer science from the University of Massachusetts in 1982. Until 1980, his main focus was music, performing on classical guitar and sitar. In 1981, he began to work in the visual arts and also began his study of Tae Kwon Do. For the more than 27 years, those two disciplines have been at the center of his life. He has traveled extensively, working, studying and teaching in Japan, India, Europe, Central and South America. Markey works in several media, including painting, sculpture, installation, video and mosaics. He has done public art projects in cities around the country including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Houston and Minneapolis. His first video was aired on PBS, and he received national media coverage for his public performance work on domestic violence. He has done mosaic murals in Brazil, Mexico and the U.S., and his mosaic sculptures have been featured at Chesterwood in Stockbridge, Mass.dkdk
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