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OUT-OF-SIGHT EXTERIOR POCKET DOORS The mortise for the wheels had to be cut with two steps: one shallow step for the shoulder of the hardware where the screw mounts, and a much deeper pocket for the wheels. The pocket had to measure 4 3/4 in. wide, so I pre-drilled for a pair of long steel screws, centering the ROOFING | THISISCARPENTRY A large overhang on a Dutch Hip roof requires a few changes to the normal construction method. In 2011, I was given the opportunity to frame up four small houses with Dutch Hip roofs on a remote island in the tropics. I planned to use the experience to teach thecontractor’s crew
BEST PRACTICES FOR EXTERIOR TRIM Prime all sides, especially the end grain edges. Install materials at least 6 in. to 8 in. off the ground. Keep it at least 2 in. off decks and roofs. Check the moisture content of dimensional wood and plan accordingly. Provide proper gapping for engineered wood andfiber-cement trim.
CLOSET SHELVING LAYOUT & DESIGN To keep closets uniform and easier to install, we keep to the same layout—12 in. on center for all but the bottom two shelves. Blankets and boxes need more space, so we put the first linen shelf at 18 in. from the floor, and the second one 15 in. higher, for boots or talltoys.
LAYING OUT WAINSCOTING WITH BUILDCALC 1. Enter your wall length and subtract 1/4 in: 96 1/4 in. – 1/4 in. (in this example) 2. Next, subtract out the wider corner stile: – 4 in. (in this example) 3. Press the = key and then the RUN key to store your ‘run’ length. 4. Press the CONV key followed by the Balstrkey to
EAVE RETURNS: INTERPRETING GYHR DETAILS Eave Return Length. There are definite rules that apply to the eave return length, with the proportions determined by the length of the return frieze. According to GYHR, the frieze length should be equal to or up to 1 1/2 times the “overall height of the cornice”—whichincludes
TOP 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT PVC TRIM Assuming a temperature differential of 50F with a install temperature of 60F, the sill and trim pieces will want to move about 1/32″ in each of the joints. 3) There are numerous sealants, adhesives and combination products that work well with cellular PVC trim and wood. THE MISUSED & CONFUSED CHAIR RAIL Multiply the column width by 2 1/2 to determine the height of the pedestal: 22 1/2 in. tall. Benjamin also suggests that the pedestal should be 15 parts high. Either way, the result is the same. Obviously, unless chairs were much shorter back then, the height of a chair has nothing to do with the height of the chair rail! BOTTOM STAIR POST AND STRINGER DECK CONNECTIONS The Deck Tension Tie must be installed to a minimum 2x riser or blocking, and it must be attached using 1/2-in. machine bolts. If you use a post base connector with fasteners (bolts or nails) that drive through the post, these fasteners may interfere with the DTT2Z bolts. However, fastener interference can be avoided if you use a SimpsonStrong
THISISCARPENTRYJED DIXONCRAIG SAVAGETIC GEARNEW & COOLHOT TOPICSEMANUEL A. SILVA THISisCarpentry: The Future New Publisher, Some New Faces, Same Commitment to Industry Education. Book Review: From the Top Plates Up A Production Roof Framer’s Journey. Making a Murphy Bed A critical, space-saving project. Nine Thirteen Interiors A team that respects thecraft.
OUT-OF-SIGHT EXTERIOR POCKET DOORS The mortise for the wheels had to be cut with two steps: one shallow step for the shoulder of the hardware where the screw mounts, and a much deeper pocket for the wheels. The pocket had to measure 4 3/4 in. wide, so I pre-drilled for a pair of long steel screws, centering the ROOFING | THISISCARPENTRY A large overhang on a Dutch Hip roof requires a few changes to the normal construction method. In 2011, I was given the opportunity to frame up four small houses with Dutch Hip roofs on a remote island in the tropics. I planned to use the experience to teach thecontractor’s crew
BEST PRACTICES FOR EXTERIOR TRIM Prime all sides, especially the end grain edges. Install materials at least 6 in. to 8 in. off the ground. Keep it at least 2 in. off decks and roofs. Check the moisture content of dimensional wood and plan accordingly. Provide proper gapping for engineered wood andfiber-cement trim.
CLOSET SHELVING LAYOUT & DESIGN To keep closets uniform and easier to install, we keep to the same layout—12 in. on center for all but the bottom two shelves. Blankets and boxes need more space, so we put the first linen shelf at 18 in. from the floor, and the second one 15 in. higher, for boots or talltoys.
LAYING OUT WAINSCOTING WITH BUILDCALC 1. Enter your wall length and subtract 1/4 in: 96 1/4 in. – 1/4 in. (in this example) 2. Next, subtract out the wider corner stile: – 4 in. (in this example) 3. Press the = key and then the RUN key to store your ‘run’ length. 4. Press the CONV key followed by the Balstrkey to
EAVE RETURNS: INTERPRETING GYHR DETAILS Eave Return Length. There are definite rules that apply to the eave return length, with the proportions determined by the length of the return frieze. According to GYHR, the frieze length should be equal to or up to 1 1/2 times the “overall height of the cornice”—whichincludes
TOP 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT PVC TRIM Assuming a temperature differential of 50F with a install temperature of 60F, the sill and trim pieces will want to move about 1/32″ in each of the joints. 3) There are numerous sealants, adhesives and combination products that work well with cellular PVC trim and wood. THE MISUSED & CONFUSED CHAIR RAIL Multiply the column width by 2 1/2 to determine the height of the pedestal: 22 1/2 in. tall. Benjamin also suggests that the pedestal should be 15 parts high. Either way, the result is the same. Obviously, unless chairs were much shorter back then, the height of a chair has nothing to do with the height of the chair rail! BOTTOM STAIR POST AND STRINGER DECK CONNECTIONS The Deck Tension Tie must be installed to a minimum 2x riser or blocking, and it must be attached using 1/2-in. machine bolts. If you use a post base connector with fasteners (bolts or nails) that drive through the post, these fasteners may interfere with the DTT2Z bolts. However, fastener interference can be avoided if you use a SimpsonStrong
THE DUTCH HIP
The continuation jacks are used to help frame the Dutch Hip end. Since the overhang was so large, we had to straighten the hip rafter tails with long cleats run from the installed hip jacks. This cleat also facilitated installation of the flyer hip jacks located along the hip tail. 2×4 cleats are used to straighten the hip and support theTRACK SAW TUTORIALS
Trimming a door bottom, back beveling a door, and beveling shelves. I recently worked on a video series for Festool in which I covered examples of how you might use a Festool track saw in a shop or on the jobsite. In the following videos, I demonstrate how a track saw produces exceptional results when trimming down doors, how using a track saw can save time and additional steps when back CUTTING GABLE-END SIDING Cutting Gable-End Siding. I’ve cut gable-end siding every way imaginable. When I first started working as a carpenter, I cut each piece one at a time, measuring the angles with a bevel square. Geeez was that slow! It wasn’t long before I graduated to making a pitch block—a gauge block cut to the exact pitch of the roof. ATTACHING BOTTOM DECK POSTS I have always been on the lookout for a better way to make a more secure rail post connection at the bottom of a set of deck stairs. Over the years, I have tried the old ways of mounting the post on the outside of the stringer and adding a couple of bolts—a technique that never worked, and especially won’t work today because of the way that building codes have changed: Deck posts mustFAST-ACTING GLUE
Fastcap’s 2P-10 is a two-part adhesive that’s really easy to use. The adhesive comes in a squeeze bottle and the activator is in an aerosal can (it’s available in a squeeze bottle, too). Glued miter returns are done in about 15 seconds with no visible glue line. 2P-10 comes in a medium viscosity for melamine and smooth surfaces, or thick THE MISUSED & CONFUSED CHAIR RAIL Multiply the column width by 2 1/2 to determine the height of the pedestal: 22 1/2 in. tall. Benjamin also suggests that the pedestal should be 15 parts high. Either way, the result is the same. Obviously, unless chairs were much shorter back then, the height of a chair has nothing to do with the height of the chair rail!FOAM ROT REPAIR
Fill the cavity with spray foam, then compress until it’s just shy of the surface. You have a small window of opportunity to compress the foam (between 10 and 20 minutes). If you press it gently and it doesn’t stick to your fingers, you still have time. Don’t MITER ANGLES AND MITER SAWS A 135 degree angle is an OBTUSE angle. The miter for this corner is 67 1/2 degrees. That’s easy to cut on your miter saw. Just set the saw at 22 1/2! But the angles on a miter saw gauge are off 90 degrees to the angles on a protractor, which causes a lot of confusion. Some carpenters opt to use a Starrett Protractor. REPAIRING A ROTTEN DOOR ENTRY First, I marked the location of the hinges onto the rough opening, and I marked the location of the top and bottom of the unit. Starting from the sill on the opening, I marked a center line in the middle, and then measured half the distance both ways to the outside dimension (O.D.) of the jamb—that’s where I’d start installing “shimscrews”.
UNDERSTANDING MOISTURE CONTENT AND WOOD MOVEMENT (with Gene Wengert, The Wood Doctor.) Expected movement can be accurately predicted, which means avoiding potential problems down the road. In this article, we’ll explain the importance of understanding wood movement, how to use a moisture meter to measure the moisture content (MC) of trim, how to decide when a load of trim should be rejected, and how to accurately estimate how much THISISCARPENTRYJED DIXONCRAIG SAVAGETIC GEARNEW & COOLHOT TOPICSEMANUEL A. SILVA THISisCarpentry: The Future New Publisher, Some New Faces, Same Commitment to Industry Education. Book Review: From the Top Plates Up A Production Roof Framer’s Journey. Making a Murphy Bed A critical, space-saving project. Nine Thirteen Interiors A team that respects thecraft.
OUT-OF-SIGHT EXTERIOR POCKET DOORS The mortise for the wheels had to be cut with two steps: one shallow step for the shoulder of the hardware where the screw mounts, and a much deeper pocket for the wheels. The pocket had to measure 4 3/4 in. wide, so I pre-drilled for a pair of long steel screws, centering the ROOFING | THISISCARPENTRY A large overhang on a Dutch Hip roof requires a few changes to the normal construction method. In 2011, I was given the opportunity to frame up four small houses with Dutch Hip roofs on a remote island in the tropics. I planned to use the experience to teach thecontractor’s crew
BEST PRACTICES FOR EXTERIOR TRIM Prime all sides, especially the end grain edges. Install materials at least 6 in. to 8 in. off the ground. Keep it at least 2 in. off decks and roofs. Check the moisture content of dimensional wood and plan accordingly. Provide proper gapping for engineered wood andfiber-cement trim.
CLOSET SHELVING LAYOUT & DESIGN To keep closets uniform and easier to install, we keep to the same layout—12 in. on center for all but the bottom two shelves. Blankets and boxes need more space, so we put the first linen shelf at 18 in. from the floor, and the second one 15 in. higher, for boots or talltoys.
LAYING OUT WAINSCOTING WITH BUILDCALC 1. Enter your wall length and subtract 1/4 in: 96 1/4 in. – 1/4 in. (in this example) 2. Next, subtract out the wider corner stile: – 4 in. (in this example) 3. Press the = key and then the RUN key to store your ‘run’ length. 4. Press the CONV key followed by the Balstrkey to
EAVE RETURNS: INTERPRETING GYHR DETAILS Eave Return Length. There are definite rules that apply to the eave return length, with the proportions determined by the length of the return frieze. According to GYHR, the frieze length should be equal to or up to 1 1/2 times the “overall height of the cornice”—whichincludes
TOP 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT PVC TRIM Assuming a temperature differential of 50F with a install temperature of 60F, the sill and trim pieces will want to move about 1/32″ in each of the joints. 3) There are numerous sealants, adhesives and combination products that work well with cellular PVC trim and wood. THE MISUSED & CONFUSED CHAIR RAIL Multiply the column width by 2 1/2 to determine the height of the pedestal: 22 1/2 in. tall. Benjamin also suggests that the pedestal should be 15 parts high. Either way, the result is the same. Obviously, unless chairs were much shorter back then, the height of a chair has nothing to do with the height of the chair rail! BOTTOM STAIR POST AND STRINGER DECK CONNECTIONS The Deck Tension Tie must be installed to a minimum 2x riser or blocking, and it must be attached using 1/2-in. machine bolts. If you use a post base connector with fasteners (bolts or nails) that drive through the post, these fasteners may interfere with the DTT2Z bolts. However, fastener interference can be avoided if you use a SimpsonStrong
THISISCARPENTRYJED DIXONCRAIG SAVAGETIC GEARNEW & COOLHOT TOPICSEMANUEL A. SILVA THISisCarpentry: The Future New Publisher, Some New Faces, Same Commitment to Industry Education. Book Review: From the Top Plates Up A Production Roof Framer’s Journey. Making a Murphy Bed A critical, space-saving project. Nine Thirteen Interiors A team that respects thecraft.
OUT-OF-SIGHT EXTERIOR POCKET DOORS The mortise for the wheels had to be cut with two steps: one shallow step for the shoulder of the hardware where the screw mounts, and a much deeper pocket for the wheels. The pocket had to measure 4 3/4 in. wide, so I pre-drilled for a pair of long steel screws, centering the ROOFING | THISISCARPENTRY A large overhang on a Dutch Hip roof requires a few changes to the normal construction method. In 2011, I was given the opportunity to frame up four small houses with Dutch Hip roofs on a remote island in the tropics. I planned to use the experience to teach thecontractor’s crew
BEST PRACTICES FOR EXTERIOR TRIM Prime all sides, especially the end grain edges. Install materials at least 6 in. to 8 in. off the ground. Keep it at least 2 in. off decks and roofs. Check the moisture content of dimensional wood and plan accordingly. Provide proper gapping for engineered wood andfiber-cement trim.
CLOSET SHELVING LAYOUT & DESIGN To keep closets uniform and easier to install, we keep to the same layout—12 in. on center for all but the bottom two shelves. Blankets and boxes need more space, so we put the first linen shelf at 18 in. from the floor, and the second one 15 in. higher, for boots or talltoys.
LAYING OUT WAINSCOTING WITH BUILDCALC 1. Enter your wall length and subtract 1/4 in: 96 1/4 in. – 1/4 in. (in this example) 2. Next, subtract out the wider corner stile: – 4 in. (in this example) 3. Press the = key and then the RUN key to store your ‘run’ length. 4. Press the CONV key followed by the Balstrkey to
EAVE RETURNS: INTERPRETING GYHR DETAILS Eave Return Length. There are definite rules that apply to the eave return length, with the proportions determined by the length of the return frieze. According to GYHR, the frieze length should be equal to or up to 1 1/2 times the “overall height of the cornice”—whichincludes
TOP 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT PVC TRIM Assuming a temperature differential of 50F with a install temperature of 60F, the sill and trim pieces will want to move about 1/32″ in each of the joints. 3) There are numerous sealants, adhesives and combination products that work well with cellular PVC trim and wood. THE MISUSED & CONFUSED CHAIR RAIL Multiply the column width by 2 1/2 to determine the height of the pedestal: 22 1/2 in. tall. Benjamin also suggests that the pedestal should be 15 parts high. Either way, the result is the same. Obviously, unless chairs were much shorter back then, the height of a chair has nothing to do with the height of the chair rail! BOTTOM STAIR POST AND STRINGER DECK CONNECTIONS The Deck Tension Tie must be installed to a minimum 2x riser or blocking, and it must be attached using 1/2-in. machine bolts. If you use a post base connector with fasteners (bolts or nails) that drive through the post, these fasteners may interfere with the DTT2Z bolts. However, fastener interference can be avoided if you use a SimpsonStrong
THE DUTCH HIP
The continuation jacks are used to help frame the Dutch Hip end. Since the overhang was so large, we had to straighten the hip rafter tails with long cleats run from the installed hip jacks. This cleat also facilitated installation of the flyer hip jacks located along the hip tail. 2×4 cleats are used to straighten the hip and support theTRACK SAW TUTORIALS
Trimming a door bottom, back beveling a door, and beveling shelves. I recently worked on a video series for Festool in which I covered examples of how you might use a Festool track saw in a shop or on the jobsite. In the following videos, I demonstrate how a track saw produces exceptional results when trimming down doors, how using a track saw can save time and additional steps when back CUTTING GABLE-END SIDING Cutting Gable-End Siding. I’ve cut gable-end siding every way imaginable. When I first started working as a carpenter, I cut each piece one at a time, measuring the angles with a bevel square. Geeez was that slow! It wasn’t long before I graduated to making a pitch block—a gauge block cut to the exact pitch of the roof. ATTACHING BOTTOM DECK POSTS I have always been on the lookout for a better way to make a more secure rail post connection at the bottom of a set of deck stairs. Over the years, I have tried the old ways of mounting the post on the outside of the stringer and adding a couple of bolts—a technique that never worked, and especially won’t work today because of the way that building codes have changed: Deck posts mustFAST-ACTING GLUE
Fastcap’s 2P-10 is a two-part adhesive that’s really easy to use. The adhesive comes in a squeeze bottle and the activator is in an aerosal can (it’s available in a squeeze bottle, too). Glued miter returns are done in about 15 seconds with no visible glue line. 2P-10 comes in a medium viscosity for melamine and smooth surfaces, or thick THE MISUSED & CONFUSED CHAIR RAIL Multiply the column width by 2 1/2 to determine the height of the pedestal: 22 1/2 in. tall. Benjamin also suggests that the pedestal should be 15 parts high. Either way, the result is the same. Obviously, unless chairs were much shorter back then, the height of a chair has nothing to do with the height of the chair rail!FOAM ROT REPAIR
Fill the cavity with spray foam, then compress until it’s just shy of the surface. You have a small window of opportunity to compress the foam (between 10 and 20 minutes). If you press it gently and it doesn’t stick to your fingers, you still have time. Don’t MITER ANGLES AND MITER SAWS A 135 degree angle is an OBTUSE angle. The miter for this corner is 67 1/2 degrees. That’s easy to cut on your miter saw. Just set the saw at 22 1/2! But the angles on a miter saw gauge are off 90 degrees to the angles on a protractor, which causes a lot of confusion. Some carpenters opt to use a Starrett Protractor. REPAIRING A ROTTEN DOOR ENTRY First, I marked the location of the hinges onto the rough opening, and I marked the location of the top and bottom of the unit. Starting from the sill on the opening, I marked a center line in the middle, and then measured half the distance both ways to the outside dimension (O.D.) of the jamb—that’s where I’d start installing “shimscrews”.
UNDERSTANDING MOISTURE CONTENT AND WOOD MOVEMENT (with Gene Wengert, The Wood Doctor.) Expected movement can be accurately predicted, which means avoiding potential problems down the road. In this article, we’ll explain the importance of understanding wood movement, how to use a moisture meter to measure the moisture content (MC) of trim, how to decide when a load of trim should be rejected, and how to accurately estimate how much* Katz Roadshow
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THISISCARPENTRY: THE FUTURE_by_ Gary Katz
_on_ January 21, 2020 I am grateful for living at a spectacular time—a moment in human history when technology has dramatically transformed our lives. As a kid, black-and-white television was still new, the NBC color peacock was a few years away, and Disney’s Wide World of Color didn’t premier until 1961—I was old by then, somewhere between nine and ten. Read the full article…Feature Articles
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THE KATZ ROADSHOW: MARKETING THROUGH EDUCATION_by_ Gary Katz
_on_ December 6, 2019 “How did you start the Roadshow?” I can’t count how many times I’ve been asked that question. There are two answers—a long one and a short one. The short one is: hard work, luck, and opportunity. The long answer… Read the full article…Feature Articles
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TWENTY-FOUR TIPS ON STAIR BUILDING_by_ Jed Dixon
_on_ November 1, 2019 A handsome staircase is always the glory of any home interior. It is also subject to many onerous contemporary code requirements, and requires the highest level of finish carpentry in the house. Planning ahead is all important. Many carpenters and not a few architects have heard me say that the best way to design a house is to design the handrail first, then the rest of the stairs, and then the rest of the house will fall in around it. I’m joking—or at least people laugh at me! But after all, how many of us haven’t faced the miserable puzzle of squeezing a code stair into an inconvenient (or worse) space? So it’s important to design the stair before you build it. Read the full article…From The Road
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CRAFTSMAN STYLE GARDEN GATES_by_ Gary Katz
_on_ October 4, 2019 Like every part of my new home in Southern Oregon, I wanted the garden fence and gates to reflect the architectural style I enjoy the most—the craftsman style that I learned to love while living in California, surrounded by bungalows and Greene and Greene homes.
I can’t count how many times I’ve visited the Gamble House in Pasadena and the Thorsen House in Berkeley, among others. Viewing those homes is like eating almonds…you just can’t eat enough of‘em.
A few years ago, I built the front gates incorporating the same style, mimicking a gate from the Thorsen House. Read the full article…From The Road
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OREGON TRADESWOMEN
_by_ Tristan Katz
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FEMINISM IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY “We have deeply ingrained ideas about what women are qualified to do, or want to do. So many women aren’t even aware of career paths that are available to them. Part of our intention is for women to know, ‘you’re needed, and you’re wanted.’” Mary Ann Naylor has been working with Oregon Tradeswomen for more than a decade. Her educational background in sociology, political science, and women’s studies makes her a perfect fit as the Communications and Marketing Director of a non-profit organization that challenges the notion that women aren’t allowed or accepted on jobsites or in the trades. Read thefull article…
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TEN ROD ROAD: EPISODE 3_by_ Rick Arnold
_on_ August 2,
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After several meetings, site visits, and of course navigating through circuitous telephone menus, I finally obtained the documentation needed to satisfy all the requirements to get a demolition permitin-hand.
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PRODUCTION & PRECISION WOODWORKING _by_ Tommie Mullaney_on_ July 5,
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Have you ever wondered how a furniture builder can replicate several pieces that are all exactly the same without the use of any fancy CNC machines? Well fortunately there is a method that won’t break the bank, and can be done in a reasonable amount of time. All it requires is some scrap wood or MDF (your choice), a pencil and straight edge for marking lines, a French curve if you want to get extra fancy, blue tape, CA glue, and a router with two different types of pattern cutting bits—one top bearing and one bottom bearing. Read the full article…From The Road
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NINE THIRTEEN INTERIORS_by_ Gary Katz
_on_ June 7, 2019
Producing the Katz Roadshow has provided benefits I never imagined. One reward has been the almost electrical experience of meeting carpenters who share the same passion for craftsmanship—which in our business also means a passion for productivity and solid profits; a passion for education and teamwork; a deep distaste for waste, and an eye for almost microscopic detail—all of which can be summed up in a single word: Respect. Since we first began publishing THISisCarpentry, our mission statement has been “Honor Your Craft.” You could just as well put it:Respect Your Craft.
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MAKING A MURPHY BED
_by_ Gary Katz
_on_ May 3, 2019
Murphy Beds are incredibly popular, probably because they help us use space more efficiently, and today, with living space at a premium, that’s critical. It sure was for me. I wanted to use the guest cabin I built down by the river as a yoga studio—after all, guests aren’t that common, but yoga is. Read the full article…Book Review :
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BOOK REVIEW: FROM THE TOP PLATES UP_by_ Craig Savage
_on_ April 5,
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If you’re building today you’ve probably succumbed to the demands of the ubiquitous smartphone, being assaulted with job-related texts, emails, and notifications—not to mention Instagrams from Mike Guertin and tips from Gary Katz on _THISisCarpentry_. As much as I love technology, it can be a relief to take an afternoon off, and just hold and read a book. This is exactly what I did when my roof framing expert and friend, Will Holladay, emailed me asking if I would review his latest book, “_From the Top Plates Up: A Production Roof Framer’s Journey _.” Read the full article…From The Road
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WARWICK AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL_by_ Lisa Wells
_on_ March 21, 2019
As a kid, Michael wasn’t known as a strong student. He got into trouble a lot, or maybe trouble found him. “My parents weren’t saving for college,” Michael says, “they were saving for bail.” Michael Haynes grew up on a family farm in a blue-collar rural area of Warwick, Rhode Island. His parents worked hard to make ends meet. Both his father and uncle built their own houses from the ground up. Michael learned how to work hard and how to work with his hands. When Haynes entered high school, he decided to combine traditional learning with technical studies in construction by attending West Bay Vocational School (WBVS) in Coventry, Rhode Island. Like a lot of tradespeople, Michael discovered he wasn’t a poor student, he simply learned better with his hands than with a chalkboard. In fact, at WBVS, Haynes excelled at learning and soon found a trade that could support his future. Read the full article…Feature Articles
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CUTTING & COPING CROWN MOLDING_by_ Bill Shaw
_on_ March 1, 2019
Raise your hand if you have ever cut what you thought was a perfect crown cope only to find out it was open on the top or bottom? I’m raising my hand, too! There is a great deal of misunderstanding about how copes work: for many carpenters, pressured by the need to ‘get the job done,’ cope joints are mysterious puzzles they haven’t the time or the patience to solve. But if we understand what makes a coped joint work then every cope can fit perfectly on the first try. Read the fullarticle…
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HUNTING MITERS
_by_ Jesper Cook
_on_ February 1,
2019
Carpentry is more than a job for me, more than just a trade, and more than a profession, too. Carpentry is rooted deep within me, along with my Swedish origin. I know this for a fact because I spend more time appreciating other carpenters’ work, and appreciating architectural ornamentation, than I spend doing anything else in my life—other than installing finish work, of course. I return to Europe regularly, to visit family—at least that’s the excuse I use, but in truth, the siren of historic architecture lures me. I’ve taken so many photographs of architectural details that I can’t keep track of them. One detail that has always intrigued me is the hunting miter—a curved miter joint used when straight moldings and curved moldings intersect. Read the full article…From The Road
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TEN ROD ROAD: EPISODE 2_by_ Rick Arnold
_on_ January 4,
2019
Some of you suspected the same thing that I did. And we were right to be suspicious. The reason I had so much trouble getting the real estate broker to accept my offer was because there _WAS_ another buyer! Apparently, another investor was so sure the deal was done that he hired a structural engineer to evaluate the house and submit a report to the town stating the home was unsafe for habitation. That was the strategy! If the town issued an “Order to Demolish,” then they’d have to issue a permit to replace the existing home. But the “Order to Demolish” came to ME! Read the full article…Page 1 of 2312 3
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