Tablesaw crosscutting

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

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How to change the blade on a circular saw
Good circular saw technique makes stronger joints when working with 140x140 mm posts. 
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 ...

 

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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 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 Timber2
Sign up for the Handyman workshop course to use a handsaw and make butt joints
How to revive a chainsaw2
The woodchip from a chainsaw should have a rough texture, and you’ll know it needs sharpening when it begins to spit out fine dust.
How to use a hacksaw1
A junior hacksaw will cut metal and rigid plastic – and wood with a small cross-section, such as timber mouldings. Make sure that the blade is fitted with the points of the teeth facing away from the handle, so it will cut on the forward stroke.A junior hacksaw will cut metal and rigid plastic – and wood with a small cross-section, such as timber mouldings. Make sure that the blade is fitted with the points of the teeth facing away from the handle, so it will cut on the forward stroke.
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