Articles for tag: Miter Saw

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How to Use a Miter Saw

Making accurate cuts with a miter saw comes in handy when cutting angles. Whether it is crown molding, baseboard trim or diagonals on decking- knowing how to use a miter saw is a must. Using a Miter Saw A miter saw or a “chop saw” as its called by most contractors is good for making ...

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Painted Vintage Tin Tray Craft Project

This Painted Vintage Tin craft tray project is a an awesome hostess gift you can make for anyone who loves to collect all things vintage. I always come across great pieces of inexpensive painted vintage tin at flea markets, yard sales, and antique shops. These scrap pieces or pieces that are not in the best ...

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Professional Clay Poker Chip Tray Craft Project

This Professional Clay Poker Chip tray project is a great way to serve drinks or even some snack foods at your next poker night. You can make it any shape or size to fit your own needs. The kids can also make this easy Professional Clay Poker Chip craft and give it as a gift ...

Cutting Crown Molding

Cutting crown molding is not one of the easiest tasks to complete for individuals who have had no prior experience working with cutting wood that is made to install at an angle. With a little practice and just a few how-to tricks, cutting crown molding for that perfect fit will soon become a more-or-less easy ...

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How to Build a Tile Coffee Table

A coffee table is the center piece in nearly every living room. Whether it’s holding magazines, remotes, food or even coffee, a tile coffee table is always in use. With the hard tile surface, spills, stains and scratches are a thing of the past. Best of all with the tile top design, you can create ...

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Three Miter Saw Tricks You Didn’t Know

A miter saw is used for so many different cutting opportunities; it is definitely one of the most common electric cutting tools used in home improvement today. From cutting crown molding to flooring to siding, it is used in nearly every facet of construction and woodworking. But I bet you didn’t know you could do ...

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Cutting and Installing Crown Molding the Easy Way

Installing crown molding can be a daunting task, even for those who are no stranger to woodworking. Many a frustrated do-it-yourselfer has made several return trips for more material after ruining piece after piece of expensive crown molding with improper cuts. The problems begin when it is discovered that for some strange reason, 45 plus ...

Eight Simple Steps to Crown Molding

Crown molding may seem like a difficult task, but with the right tools and knowledge, you can easily install your own crown molding in any room of your house. With a nail gun, miter saw and a coping saw, you can install your own professional looking crown molding in eight simple steps. 1. Cut a ...

How to Make and Install Door Trim

Installing door trim is a relatively simple and affordable means of adding an undeniable bit of style and flair to a room. The tools necessary to pull off adding door trim as a DIY project include a carpenter’s level, framing square, tape measure, electric drill, hammer and nails, block plane, sandpaper and caulk that can ...