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A No-Math Approach to Valley Plates
Whether you're tying in new gable dormers or adding a chimney cricket during roof framing, giving the valley jacks a place to land is an easy task with these step-by-step instructions.
IBS 2017: Speed Square Holder
A tool to keep your square on your belt.
Cutting an Acute Bevel
Carpenter Andy Engel explains how to make a cheek cut that's beyond a standard saw's capability.
Build Like a Pro: Precision Stair Stringers
A method for laying out stair stringers using a construction calculator
DWM40L Angle Finder Digital Protractor Review
Using the miter and bevel angles generated by the DWM40L Angle Finder, crown molding joints can be cut to fit perfectly every time
Use a Square to Scribe a Circle
It may sound deceiving, but this tip will leave your compass out of the equation completely
Accurate Inside Measurements
A combination square will get you the precision you need
Speed Square Holster
If you use a Speed Square and are frustrated by the excessive amount of room it takes up in a tool pouch, this idea might be perfect for you. As…
Video Vault: A Jig for Cutting Multiple Dadoes With a Router
Level wood shelves are a cinch with this simple guide for making the slots in which to fit them.
Laying Out a Common Rafter
Laying out hip, valley, and jack rafters takes experience and skill, but if you're building a simple gable or shed roof, common rafters are all you'll need.

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