I'm finishing my basement, and I put wainscoat up. I used paneling instead of tongue and groove. How can I make the seams between panels look better?

One thing you can try is using wood putty or even drywall mud in the cracks between the wainscoat panels. Then just sand them off until smooth, or use a sponge to remove excess. Paint and your cracks should disappear.

A simple method to organize your shop pegboard is to place all your tools where you want them first. Then just draw the outline of the tool where it's placed. For example, draw a hammer where the hammer goes. This way when you are done with a tool you'll know exactly where it needs to go. This will help keep your shop organized and clean, and save you the headache of trying to find a specific tool.

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I just bought a house and it has hardwood floors. The people I bought it from had put carpet down, and when it was ripped up, there was a gap left from where the wall met the hardwood floor. I was thinking of getting a miter saw and doing it myself with the little beaded trim, any suggestions?

Jose, sounds like you need a miter box. If the bottom trim is all you're doing, then a miter box is likely all you'll need. They're relatively cheap $20-$40. If you're planning on doing other projects beside this flooring exercise, then you might consider getting a compound miter saw. Make sure if you do you spend the extra money and get a "compound" miter saw. A regular miter saw is good for cutting angles on 2x4s, but the first time you need to make a weird cut, you'll wish you'd bought the compound version. Good luck with your new house.

OK - here's the story. I've just been hired to help a power tool company build their sales. Can't tell you which one, because I want a fair and expert view of the playing field. We're talking cord and cordless, hand and bench top.

So - What's the lay of the land? Is Dewalt the animal? Is Ridgid any good? What about Ryobi? Skil And B&D? How high a quality is Milwaukee, Porter Cable, Bosch and Makita?

I'm interested in the Pros view. What do you look for in a power tool?

James - Congratulations on your new job! I'm sure there's lots of people (like me) who would love to be around tools all day! Here's my (humble) opinion on the brands you mentioned.
Dewalt - They are definitely a top player, especially in the field of construction. Just walk onto any job site and you'll see the distinct yellow and black. Their tools tend to lend themselves to the expensive side of the house, but they've built a good reputation for quality. I believe that they were bought by Black and Decker, which hopefully won't change anything since the B&D name is not necessarily something to brag about.
Black and Decker - I personally have been disappointed with almost everything I've purchased with this label. There stuff is really on the cheap, doesn't usually last and doesn't live up to expectations (not that they were that high).
Ridgid - I don't know a whole lot about there products, but from what I have heard, they are making inroads with a new product line targeted at the Dewalt crowd. I only own a shop-vac which does the job. Good things are the word with Ridgid products as of late.
Milwaukee - Great tools. Powerful and quality built. Comparable price with Dewalt. There's a kind of Ford / Chevy thing with Dewalt and Milwaukee. You either use one or the other. There product line is somewhat limited though, not as expanded as Dewalts.
Porter Cable - Love their stuff. Great Air tools. Don't know much about the cordless drills and other tools, but I've been happy with everything I've bought.
Bosch - Never owned one.
Makita - Another quality maker of tools. Limited in their product line. Somehow Makita does sound like "Built in the USA"
Ryobi - Home Depot is the sole seller of these tools. They tend to lend themselves to the lower end, however quality of the tools has never (for me) been an issue. I own a 14.4 cordless drill which works great. They have also been very creative in making tools more useful, i.e. a magnet on the battery housing for the cordless drill and a level on top. Little additions you don't get on Dewalt, yet have to pay only a fraction of the cost. Big seller to home improvement enthusiasts.
Skil - Up there with Black and Decker. Hard to change a reputation.

Help. I'm constructing an inground pool and installing concrete coping. THis coping is terribly rough ( unlike the concrete paver ). Any ideas on smoothing the rough coping ?

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How do I use a mortice bit on a drill press

Donald, try the following.
http://www.shopsmithhandson.com/archives/s...ml/academy_tips.htm

They also have the information without pictures here:
http://www.shopsmithhandson.com/archives/s...ips/academytips.pdf

Hey guys,

Just bought the Dewalt 6 piece 18V combo kit. Good thing is its a great price...bad news is there is no cases for storage. Any recommendation on how to store neatly? So far, options include hanging via sturdy pegs, tool cabinets...any other recommends?

I am looking for a pattern to build a little grocery - general store for my grandkids. On the order of a play kitchen on grocery - any ideas or patterns you know of? please respond direct honeybeehappy@netzero.net

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I have lots of tool, power & hand - been doing general carpentry for 30+ yrs. I'm trying to specialize now in finish work, crown molding & such. I enjoy it & do very good work. (Besides, it's easier on us older guys!)
Are there specialty tool belts or pouches for finish carpentry? Or a 'recommended' set of basic tools. I start next week on a commercial trim crew & want to look professional! I probably have the right tools & I know what basics I will need to start, but would like to make a STANDOUT first impression.
Any recommendations, you guys?

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