Issue 129
Features
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Making a Laminated Curved Handrail
With the stairs as a form, gluing up commercially available bending rail is easier than it appears.
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Extension-Cord Basics
Wire size, jacket materials and voltage drop are important, often-ignored features of these ubiquitous job-site umbilicals.
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Framing a Bay-Window Roof
It's only a small hip roof, but its 45-degree corners befuddle many carpenters. Drawing bay roofs out full scale is key to fast and accurate framing.
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Building Drywall Archways
With flexible 1/4-in. drywall and a variety of bendable corner beads to choose from, creating the perfect curve is easier than ever.
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A Gate That's Built to Last
Weather-resistant construction means this driveway gate will stand up to Rocky Mountain storms for years to come.
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Installing Vinyl-Clad Windows
A nailing flange makes installation quick and easy; but pay attention to the details, or you'll never get the windows open.
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Letters
What is the Difference
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What's the Difference: Abrasive cutoff wheelsDifferent label, different function
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What's the Difference: Cabinet assembly screwsWhile one type of screw is easier to come by and use, the other provides a stronger joint
