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Jigs for Jambs (and Other Door-Hanging Devices)
Measuring and cutting jigs make for fast, accurate, sturdy door-hanging.
Dress up cabinet face frames with a mitered integral bead
For consistent results, rotate the stock, not the saw, and cut opposing pieces at the same time
Cutting and Bending Curved Floor Parts
Whether you achieve your curve with a saw or by lamination, a homemade template and jig ensure a tight fit.
Matching a Finish
Although never an easy task, these techniques help simplify a tough job
Reproducing historic architectural details
When a train station's 120-year-old roof brackets decay, a carpenter braces the roof and constructs a detailed template to guide the restoration
The Secret to Coping Crown Molding
Carpenter Bill Shaw demonstrates how cutting the crown at the same angle as the projection ensures that the cope will fit every time.
Laminating a curved rail with a vacuum press
When strip-laminating a curved piece of wood, a vacuum press can be a useful alternative to standard clamps
Modern Techniques Restore a Historic House
There's no point in living in the past, so use these techniques to bring an old structure into the present
A Flat-Seam Copper Roof for a Bay Window
When installed properly, this centuries-old roofing can last a lifetime.
Making a French knot
Through the proper combination of butt and miter joints, a flooring specialist shows how he likes to raise the stakes in a new-floor installation

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