Building a Classic Shelf Unit , Building a Plate Shelf , Installing an Arched Niche , Installing Recessed Shelving , Adding Under-Stair Shelves , Building Utility Shelves and Racks
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Built-in Shelves
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Tools and Materials
Selecting Layout Tools,Selecting Membranes, Choosing Cutting Tools, Choosing Caulk and Sealers, Selecting Installation Tools, Assessing Substrates Choosing Grouting Tools, Calculating Materials, Using Tile Spacers, Preparing the Site, Selecting Adhesives, Laying Out the Job, Choosing Setting Beds, Cutting with a Circular Saw Selecting Grout, Drilling |
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Techniques
Cutting Backer-board, cutting Mosaic Tile, Installing Backer-board, Working with Irregularly Shaped Tile,Mixing Thinset Mortar, Working with Stone Tile, Spreading Thinset Mortar, Cutting Tile Grouting Tile, Setting Tile, Installing Transitions |
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Tile Projects 2
Coping with Obstructions,Tiling a Window Recess, Tiling Countertops, Laying Out Countertops, Setting Tile Countertops, Tiling a Mural Backsplash, Tiling with Mosaic Glass, Tiling a Bathroom,Tiling a Bathroom sink top |
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Materials
Lumber, Plywood and Sheet Goods, Trim Moldings, Nails Screws and Other Hardware, Glues and Adhesives |
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Doors-1
Removing a Door, A New Exterior Door, Installing a Prehung Interior Door, Trimming a Hollow-Core Door, Installing a bifold door |
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Tile Maintenance
Caulking and Sealing, Replacing Grout, Cleaning Tile, Removing Tile, Removing Stains , Replacing Tile, Repairing an Expansion Joint |
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Tools and Skills
Carrying Your Tools, Prying Tools, Tape Measures, Plumb Nobs and Chalk Lines, Levels, Squares, Handsaws, Jig Saws, Circular saws, Building a Straightedge Guide, Table Saws, Power Miter Saws, Routers, Hammers, Screwdrivers, Drills and Bits, Planes, Chisels, Sanders, Clamps, Specialty Tools, Building a Workbench, Sawhorses |
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Repair and Maintenance
Freeing a Stuck Window , Lubricating a Window, Adjusting a Spiral Balance, Replacing an Awning Mechanism, Repairing Jalousie Windows, Repairing Window Screens, Repairing a Broken Window, Dealing with Sticking Doors, Repairing a Hollow- Core Door |
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Contents
Introduction Planning a Carpentry Project Project Safety Workshop Basics Materials Lumber Plywood and Sheet Goods Trim Moldings Nails Screws and Other Hardware Glues and Adhesives Tools and Skills Carrying Your Tools Prying Tools Tape Measures Plumb Nobs and Chalk Lines Levels Squares Handsaws Jig Saws Circular saws Building a Straightedge… |