DeWalt is one of the most trusted power tool manufacturers in the world, and their miter saws are among the best in the business. But, DeWalt has a habit of releasing several nearly identical saws with slight variations. It’s not easy to understand the differences between the DWS709 vs DWS779 by just looking at the … Read more
A miter saw is a huge benefit for craftsmen working with repetitive cuts, angled cuts, and bevel cuts. This super useful tool can help you make accurate cuts over and over again. Here are some of the jobs this tool can help you with: There are a lot of different tools, terms, and tricks for … Read more
There are few tools more powerful, useful, and dangerous than a circular saw. The best circular saws make cutting wood super easy. They can be used for rip cuts, cross cuts, and even detail work in skilled hands. So, if you’re in the market for a new circular saw, then this is the article for … Read more
If you’re remodeling your kitchen or installing a new countertop somewhere like a bathroom or utility room, then you will probably have to cut it down to size. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps you need to follow if you want to know how to cut a laminate countertop with a beautiful … Read more
Whether you’re embarking on a new landscaping project, building a pool table, or installing a slate floor, there may come a time where you’ll need to learn how to cut slate. Working with slate can be a little intimidating thanks to the fact it’s both hard and brittle. Thankfully, learning how to cut slate isn’t as … Read more
When it comes to laying out a rafter, it’s essential to understand the basic building blocks of framing. Among the most important individual components is the birdsmouth joint. Also known as a bird’s mouth joint or sometimes a bird’s beak notch, this type of cut is typically used to securely connect a rafter to the top … Read more
The quality of your cutting-in can easily make or break an otherwise top-notch painting job. Also referred to as trimming-in, the term relates to the process of painting a thin strip next to trim, molding, transitions between walls and ceilings, and any other area that is too tight for a paint roller to reach. The goal is … Read more
Flexible conduit helps to protect electrical wiring from exposure to environmental factors. It can also ground wiring, and it provides a nice, clean appearance. Since each wiring job is different, you’ll need to custom cut each piece of conduit depending on the needs of your job. Fortunately, learning how to cut flexible conduit is a fairly … Read more
Getting locked out happens to the best of us. Maybe your lock rusted shut, or you’ve lost your keys. Maybe you’ve just purchased a storage locker at auction, and now you need to cut the old lock off. In any event, the question of how to cut off a lock is fairly easy to answer, and … Read more
If you’re faced with deteriorating asphalt that needs repair, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the project. Fortunately, the question of how to cut asphalt is one with a fairly easy answer. Today, we’re going to cover how you can tackle this job without the help of a professional using little more than a worm drive … Read more
How this flexible wire fencing got the name “hardware cloth” is anyone’s guess. While it may be hard, it certainly isn’t cloth, and learning how to cut hardware cloth can be a source of anxiety for a DIYer who needs to use some for their next project. Fortunately, if you need to know how to cut … Read more
Miter saws make it easy to cut precision angles in wood with little effort. But, if you’ve spent any time around a miter saw, you know that the miter table only allows you to adjust the blade for angles up to 45 degrees. But, what if you need to cut greater than 45 degrees? It may … Read more