Tom O'Brien

Building a Wall in Place
When you lack headroom and a helper, the best way to erect a wall is piece by piece.
How To Mortise a Hinge with a Chisel
Learn how to to lay out and cut a mortise for a door hinge with a sharp chisel.
Mortising a hinge with a chisel
A step-by-step guide to laying out and cutting a mortise for a door hinge
SawStop Revisited
SawStop inventor launches own line of safety-minded table saws
Fine Homebuilding comes alive at BuildersTrade03
Regional trade show features live demonstrations and seminars
How to Use a Water Level
All you really need is a length of plastic tubing and a bucket of water
Proper Care and Fitting of Respirators for Lead Dust Protection
Workers need more than paper masks when lead dust starts flying
Lead-Paint Safety, at Home and on the Job
Whether you're remodeling an older home or just living in one, knowing how to minimize exposure to lead will help you to keep you and your family healthy.
Upside Down and Backward Works Best for Crown Molding
A simple jig and a couple of pattern blocks reduce the risk of cutting crown molding at the wrong angle.
Prescription Safety Glasses
They can be hard to find, but today's safety glasses are as attractive as designer street glasses and offer much better protection.

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