I’m in the process of making floating shelves out of 2×6 pieces of lumber. The first step is to rip one of the rounded edges off so that the side against the wall will have a 90-degree edge. The remaining rounded edge faces out. I’ve made these before and I’ve been very happy with how…
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The Rockler Glue Applicator Set
If you’re looking for a better way of applying glue to a piece of wood, I can think of no better option than the Rockler Glue Applicator Set. It comes with a series of tools designed specifically for the task at hand. These include: Glue Line Centering Attachment Silicone Glue Brush Applicator Glue Roller Applicator Mortise…
I hate working with wood, it lies
I hate working with wood. It’s an activity filled with lies, misinformation, and things that run contrary to common sense. Case in point. When you go to the home improvement store to purchase wood, the dimensions shown on the self under the wood or found on the actual wood do not match reality. The famous two-by-four is so…
The problem with leaving honest Amazon reviews
I paid $30 for this useless tool and when I left an honest and accurate review on Amazon, I got pestered by the president of the company.
Owning your own home is lots of fun
The cold water feed going to one of the sinks in the master bedroom sprung a small leak up in the attic. Water then ran along the beam until it came into contact with the wiring going down to a bathroom wall outlet. The water then ran down the outside of the wiring and on…