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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : Common Rafter Layout

by Ridgid Power Tools on February 7, 2012


Common rafter layouts use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the length of the rafters needed for building a roof at a given pitch. Calculate rafter lengths and design a workable rafter layout for a certain roof pitch with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry. Expert: Bio: Robert Markey is an artist who works in several media including painting, sculpture, installation, video and mosaics. Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Erik

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Use Scroll Saws

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Using a scroll saw to make narrow cuts requires matching the saw blade to the angle of the curve, with tighter curves requiring smaller blades. Operate a scroll saw safely and use earphones when necessary with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey is [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : Cost of Tile Installation

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Calculating the cost of tile installation is a simple matter of finding the needed square footage and adding costs for tiles, grout and grout sealer. Find the cost of installing tiles to a floor, shower or countertop with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Outfit a Basic Electrician's Toolbox

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Outfitting a basic electrician's toolbox requires simple tools, such as screwdrivers and pliers, that will cover 90 percent of electrical jobs. Put together a basic toolbox for electricians, including electrical tape and cable-strippers, with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey is an artist [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : What Is a Veneer?

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A veneer is a thin piece of wood used to make less expensive or beautiful surfaces appear to be solid wood. Find out uses for veneer and what kinds are available for doors, furniture or wood working art with plenty of samples from a carpenter in this free video on building materials. Expert: Robert Markey [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Use a Tap & Die Set

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Using a tap and die set creates threaded holes and threaded bolts that can be used in wood working and manufacturing. Make or repair bolts and fit them into custom-threaded holes by using a tap and die set like an experienced builder with the instructions in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : Drill Press Tips

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Tips for using a drill press include matching the speed of the drill to the bit being used and the material being drilled. Use oil when drilling metal, change speeds for different drill bits and drill to the right depth with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : Drill Press Safety Rules

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Drill press safety covers a few rules of using drill presses responsibly, including securing bits firmly, keeping hair and sleeves away from the drill, and clamping down wood securely. Operate a drill press safely with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry tools. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey is an [...]

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Power Tools & Carpentry Skills : How to Use a Router

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Using a router involves deciding on the right bit for the job and riding the router down a length of wood to carve an edge or over a surface for a design. Ride a router safely, keeping hair and wires out of the way with instructions from an experienced builder in this free video on [...]

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