Sunset You Can Build: Trimwork
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (984 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0376012706 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Kincaid said A few pictures worth a thousand words. The page on cutting and nailing baseboard molding and shoe molding was short but exactly what I needed to complete the project."A few pictures worth a thousand words" according to Kincaid. The page on cutting and nailing baseboard molding and shoe molding was short but exactly what I needed to complete the project.2 tips I will add that weren't in the book:nail up each piece of trim as soon as you cut it. Especially pine, cutting it releases an apparently straight board to curve and warp. It will continue to curve and warp the longer it sits. Your best bet to keep it as straight as possible is to nail it up right away so that the house is keeping it straight.Correct a warped board by making some partial cuts against the grain along the back of the board. Say you have a warped 1/. tips I will add that weren't in the book:nail up each piece of trim as soon as you cut it. Especially pine, cutting it releases an apparently straight board to curve and warp. It will continue to curve and warp the longer it sits. Your best bet to keep it as straight as possible is to nail it up right away so that the house is keeping it straight.Correct a warped board by making some partial cuts against the grain along the back of the board. Say you have a warped 1/. Five Stars It was in excellent condition
• Helpful mini-guides delve into areas that require more detailed explanations. It’s packed with hundreds of step-by-step photos and the expertise of professional carpenters whose insightful and engaging commentaries are woven throughout the book. • Part of Sunset’s popular new You Can Build series that takes its cue from the intuitive nature of the Web, with writing thatis concise and specific and a design that is easy to follow. It offers clear and detailed instructions on basic techniques, such as installing window casings, baseboards and crown moldings, wainscoting, and more—plus more advanced projects, such as creating fluting with a router and installing faux beams. This fun and intuitive how-to book for a new generation of do-it-yourse
During that time, Sunset has published numerous books on how to actually build a wide variety of subjects, cementing its authority in House & Home publishing. . For more than half a century, Sunset has been helping readers remodel their homes and improve their lives
About the AuthorFor more than half a century, Sunset has been helping readers remodel their homes and improve their lives. During that time, Sunset has published numerous books on how to actually build a wide variety of subjects, cementing its authority in House & Home publishing.