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Larry, I believe the 7 1/4 Hardi blade has only 4 teeth on it. If you are going to be doing a lot of cutting or ripping for your shop you need to get it.
Please be careful with this stuff. This...

If you have more projects than your deck that will require a framing nailer then the investment might be worth it. Otherwise you could always use a hammer.

If you are intent upon purchasing...

The guys are right...EVERY nailer creates sparks.

As far as dry-firing..I just listen for the sound from my finish nailers. It has a "hollow" sound. If that makes any sense. I usually do not...

Your wide caps and base boards really accent the wide-plank flooring. Excellent job. Great design.

Bob,
Here is St. Louis, the vast majority of our handrails are 2 1/4" wide.

We have trimmed one house in particular that had a profile similar to your first picture. If I can recall...

I could only see one of your pics. But I've been up since 3:30 so I might just be stupid this morning.

Your furring strip size seems ok. If you run a continuous strip you could always kerf...

Protction of your tools is first and foremost. They cost too much to treat as expendable.

Sounds like the stuff. It will do a fine job for your shed(which I saw an example of in your previous...

Do you have any access to Tyvek, Dow wrap, or any other waterproof membrane? This is a roll good that lays behind your siding to waterproof your sheathing.

How will your structure be built? Slab, short wall, crawl space, full basement, post-and-beam, or a surface app.? Like Rob suggested, your corners, aka your wall ties need to be adressed, uh,...

I have to agree. Why don't you stick with a 1/2 OSB or structural rated ply behind the siding? In such a nasty area have you considered rack bracing and fire-blocking(assuning that your walls are...

So far I have gotten myself twice.

1. I was working on a cedar deck, cutting wet handrails...and gouged my left middle finger with the chop saw. It went down to the bone and literally stopped...

Looks nice. A couple more questions though.

Why is there a 3/4" offset in the landing apron and the exposed skirt at the last rise?
what were your horses made of? Plywood or 2x's?
Are your...

Can't thank all of you enough.


Clayton

Thanks for your input guys.
Tim, by construction grade I mean a high-quality tool, but one that wont make me cry if i scratch the finish. I am not interested in buying a shiny,highly polished...

My name is Clayton and I am the new generation of finish carpenter. I have cut my teeth on power tools, but have recently begun to "listen" to the "old-school" craftsmen. I get to meet a lot of...

If you are looking for a large span member, you may want to consider a "flinch beam" I think that's the correct term. It is a length of plate steel sandwiched by 2x's to create a beam for long...

Very cool! It's nice to know your work has impressed someone.
Great job.

Maybe the clamping pressure specifications outlined by the manufacture is just a bit of CYA? While reading this some guys say that they clamp the hell out of joints and others merely snug them up. ...

"M ToupinAhh, didn't realize it is a built-in... if it's going to be permanent can you screw up into the top with say 3" screws and cover them?"

Toupin has the right Idea. I would suggest...

Thank you for the warm welcome.
I hear mobility, mobility, mobility. I can appreciate the wall cleat system. You tell me to set the wall cabs up high enough not to interfere...standard set is...

Hello all. I have been a lurker for quite some time and I have come to appreciate the wealth of knowledge available here. So I would like your input on two questions.

Q1. I am designing my...