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Building Basics

January 28, 2022 by Suzie

How to Use Power Drills and Drill Bits: A Beginner’s Guide

Properly use a power drill

Today, I’m covering the basics of how to use a cordless power drill and drill bits. This might seem simple, but since a power drill is a necessity for any home DIY projects, it’s important to fully understand how to use one. It is truly a tool that you will use often (if not every …

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January 22, 2022 by Suzie

How to Use a Miter Saw Safely: A Beginner’s Guide

crosscut on miter saw

The miter saw is the first tool that many people purchase when they are just beginning to get into woodworking, furniture building, or DIY home projects. It’s a work horse tool for the shop and, in my opinion, a necessity for anyone wanting to create home building projects. So, I have decided to cover the …

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January 14, 2022 by Suzie

Miter Saw Table Workbench Plans: Mobile and Built-In

how to trim frame

In this article, you will find a wide collection of miter saw workbench table plans. I have included options from rolling mobile miter saw cart stations, to the more built-in style of miter saw workbenches for a garage shop. You will be able to find some really great options to build a miter saw stand …

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January 12, 2022 by Suzie

How to Cut Any Angle on a Miter Saw: By Using Scrap Wood

How to cut any angle on miter saw

In this article, I will teach you how to cut any angle on your miter saw. You will learn how to cut extreme angles since miter saws have a limit to the degrees you can cut. The tool list to complete this is minimal – you will only use a clamp, a scrap piece of …

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January 8, 2022 by Suzie

What Size Kreg Screw Length to Use: A Depth Guide Chart

Kreg Screw Guide

Choosing the correct size screw for a Kreg pocket hole jig is fairly simple if you know what to look for. There are some handy charts, a drill guide, and selectors that I will highlight in this post. In addition, you will find information on how to pick the correct Kreg screw overall, not just …

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January 7, 2022 by Suzie

Using the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig System: All You Need to Know

Kreg Pocket Hole Jig 720

Today, I’m going to take a deep dive into Kreg Tool’s Pocket Hole Jig System. I can’t say enough about how imperative this pocket hole system is for any home shop and woodworking projects. I have personally used this system on countless projects over the years and I rarely do any kind of furniture building …

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December 29, 2021 by Suzie

3 Simple Ways to Straighten a Long Board Without a Jointer

Flush cut router bit for jointing edges

If you have ever come to a part in a woodworking project that requires you to create a straight and square edge of a board (also called jointing boards) but didn’t know where to start, I’ve got a few solutions for you. Before you throw away those twisted or warped boards, try your hand at …

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February 6, 2020 by Suzie

How to Edge Joint Long Wood Boards without a Jointer

Make perfect edge on board

In this article, I will share a method of creating a straight board, with a straight edge when you don’t have a jointer. You will learn how to edge joint wood by hand with a router. It is a great way to true lumber, especially if you are trying to create a square edge on …

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Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m a self-taught woodworker, DIY enthusiast, house-to-home transformer, endlessly curious maker, mom and wife. Building and making is my passion. Creating a home with my own two hands is my jam!
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