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[…] example, if you are hesitant to pick up a power tool, you’ll love my Tool Tutorial Friday series where I show how to use power saws, nail guns and much more! So, if you want step-by-step tutorials […]
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[…] Transfer the dimensions to your beadboard/luan and cut your pieces with the circular saw or jig saw (learn how to use these power tools and more in the Tool Tutorial section.) […]
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[…] it’s another episode of Tool Tutorial Friday! Do y’all miss TTF? I do too, but this handy gal only has so many tools in her toolbox. I […]
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[…] look at this! Tool Tutorial Friday is back! Today I have a great tool for creating strong joints when building with wood and furniture […]
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OK, that sounds easy enough. I’ll view the tutorial again. Yes, I have a drill & I’ve heard so much about this jig. I’ve been stewing about what to do about making my own frames. The expense of buying frames are ridiculous so this was such valuable information just at the right time. Thank YOU!
This is really great to have Brittany. I do have a question though for you. I need to make some rather small frames for some of my small canvas paintings. They will be odd sizes (like a 6 x 8 or so) since I’m mounting the canvas to a board. What kind of tool would you suggest for joining the frames together. I have a miter box to cut the molding (which I still have to purchase) however, what is the least expensive tool to buy to join the frame pieces together perfectly?
Years ago I used to make my own frames at one of those DIY shops where you picked your molding & you made it in the shop with a vise & their supplies.
Colleen, honestly, to get good tight joints for frames (and other things) I highly recommend the Kreg Jig (assuming you have a drill). It is inexpensive and relatively easy to use (follow my tutorial above.) And you can use it for soooo many things. I think a nail gun would work fine if you glue the joints first, but it’s not as strong as pocket hole screws. 😉 Here’s a link to the Kreg Jig Jr. which is all you’d need: http://www.amazon.com/Kreg-R3-Pocket-Hole-System/dp/B000J43A7W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390916988&sr=8-3&keywords=kreg+jig
I just watched your circular saw video, and I love it. But I would really like to see a tutorial explaining plunge cuts with a circular saw – how to do them, and when to use them.
Amanda, I haven’t actually needed to plunge cut with a circular saw yet. When I do, I’ll make you a tutorial ;-). The only time you’d use it is when you don’t want to cut from the end of your wood. As in joinery.
Thank you for your tool tutorials. You have taught me how to use my miter saw, ciculare saw, nailer and air compressor, and a refresh using my kreg jig. You are a great teacher!