Low VOC Construction Adhesive
Last year I had to install bamboo plywood instead of drywall along the interior walls of an addition. Talk about pricey. The architect had specified a solvent free construction adhesive to be used for the installation, and I remember one carpenter saying, “This stuff’ll never hold, smell it.” I didn’t give it a whiff. I [...]
Mighty Miter Clamps
Collins Miter Clamps are the third hand I’m glad I have. When dealing with a fussy assembly, whether it’s on the job or for a woodworking project in my shop, these little spring clamps are a real help. Before discovering these clamps, I’d span the miter with my hand, apply pressure to the glued joint, [...]
About
I’m a sawdust making, tool buying, work boot wearing kind of guy. When I’m not building something useful, usually for someone else, I’m writing about it for Fine Homebuilding or This Old House. I’ve spent most of my adult life honing my craft and now I want to share what I’ve learned. From tool reviews to how-to this blog will explore a bunch of interesting stuff. So strap on a tool belt or crack a cold one and let’s have some fun.
