The power miter saw is the essential tool for finish carpentry. What better place to begin the OnSite Educational Homebuilding Series, a state-of-the-art DVD project devoted to advancing the traditions of carpentry? Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished craftsperson, you need up-to-date information and advice on materials, tools, and techniques that will make your work more efficient, more profitable, and more enjoyable.
In these two programs, Gary Katz demonstrates his expert approach to:
Developing a clear and comprehensive cut list; Using extension wings for accurate measurements and precise repetitive cuts; Sizing casings for doors and windows, and having miters for a tight fit; Working with an auxiliary fence to cut baseboard miters, butts, and self-returns; Cutting crown and baseboard in position, and on-the-flat; Using a Bosch angle finder to find meter and bevel angles; Cutting acute angles.
PLUS: Safety Tutorial, detailing the latest equipment and techniques; Making a Miter-Saw Workstation, including measured drawings; History of Moldings: an overview of historic styles; A guide to sawblades, so you can choose the right one for your saw; A Comprehensive Crown Chart, and how to use it.
Specializing in finish carpentry for more than twenty-five years, Gary Katz has trained many carpenters on everything from installing baseboard to advanced mantelpiece design.
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ISBN UPC: |
689076142328 |
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Format: |
DVD |
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Author: |
Gary Katz |
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Copyright: |
2004 |
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Length: |
150 minutes |