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How to Install Cable Rail on Stairs
Laying out, installing, and tensioning cable for a deck staircase railing takes a little more planning than a horizontal railing, but the process is basically the same.
How to Use Spring Miter Clamps
These spring-steel pincers simplify glue-ups of cabinet faces, trim, and other carpentry projects.
How to Use a Pocket-Hole Jig
Create strong, flush joints in your carpentry projects with this simple tool and its accompanying pocket screws.
How to Cut Extreme Angles on Your Miter Saw
Make a simple jig from scrap wood to make safe, easy cuts at angles greater than 45 degrees with your compound miter saw or chop saw.
How to Install CSST Fittings
Learn how to use 2 common types of compression fittings to connect flexible natural gas and propane pipes.
How to Make a Crosscut Sled for Your Tablesaw
Use job-site scraps to build a simple, no-fuss sled for making safe and accurate crosscuts on your tablesaw.
How to Wrap a Tangle-Free Extension Cord
A chain stitch is one way to keep power cords tidy and knot-free in your shop, truck, or on the job site.
How to Use a Featherboard When Rip-Cutting Wood on a Tablesaw
Make cleaner cuts and prevent dangerous kickback with this handy tablesaw accessory.
How to Install Cable Rail Around Wood-Post Corners
Use these tips to keep cables tight and straight for a professional-looking deck-railing job.
How to Cut a Notch with a Circular Saw
The saw doubles as a plane for quick notches in framing lumber.

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