Tablesaw crosscutting

Use this essential skill to prepare straight timber for assembling jobs accurately

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How to make a rail housing
Housings are grooves cut across the grain that fit around three sides of a beam and can be...
How to notch a post for beams
Notching a post for a beam is a sturdy joint. Paint freshly cut surfaces or use timber...
How to square-cut posts
To prevent kickback when cutting a 140 x 140mm post, position two sawhorses on the post side of the ...
Types of halving joints
 Halving joints are most often cut at 90º although they can be cut at different angles, such as 45º ...

 

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Guide to Handsaws23
Everything you need to know about using handsaws. From the keyhole saw to the general-purpose saw, we have them all covered.
Safe chainsawing6
Avoid hazardous kickback injuries by learning the basics of a good grip
How to make a rail housing5
Housings are grooves cut across the grain that fit around three sides of a beam and can be made with a series of close relief cuts. Rail posts for a deck can require a housing joint to fit a joist.
Angle Grinders Made Easy4
Simply change the wheel of this versatile tool for all-round home maintenance
How to square-cut posts4
To prevent kickback when cutting a 140 x 140mm post, position two sawhorses on the post side of the line and let the waste fall.
How to use a plane3
DIY tips from Handyman
How to notch a post for beams3
Notching a post for a beam is a sturdy joint. Paint freshly cut surfaces or use timber preservative on treated posts.
Tablesaw crosscutting3
Use this essential skill to prepare straight timber for assembling jobs accurately
Cutting holes in plasterboard2
One of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of fixing plasterboard is cutting holes for electrical outlets and light fittings. Here's how to cut perfect holes, first time.
Carve a sign with an electric chisel2
Carving into hardwood gives cleaner edges than softwood. Use a long piece of weathered 170 x 35mm timber to carve the sign.
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