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It really doesn’t matter were the information came from all I know is that it has changed the way I cut and fit crown molding. In my last posting I talked about my three rules to follow for installing crown molding with out copping. The first is about measuring the true length of a piece of crown? Next is there any way to know what the joint will look like before you commit to making a cut. Finally are there minor adjustments I can make to fine tune the joint?. [More]

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Categories: Technique | Tips & Tricks

Stopped Flutes Jig. [More]

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Categories: Jigs & Tools

Adjustable shelves are really convenient.  And there's nothing wrong with rows of shelf-pin holes hidden inside a kitchen cabinet.  But when you are building open shelving or cabinets with glass doors, you don't have to give up the adjustable shelves to avoid the unsightly holes.... [More]

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Categories: Technique

With this method of installing base cabinets, you don’t have to level each individual cabinet or adjust them to get them level to each other. First, build a plinth (toe kick base) 3” high for each run of cabinets.  I usually make my plinth 3-4” smaller on all sides than th... [More]

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Categories: Tips & Tricks