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carpentry
About this tag
The carpentry tag on WindowsForum.com covers a range of woodworking topics, from general construction and tool tips to specialized techniques. Discussions include room renovations with structural repairs, carpenter pencil tricks, wall construction for IoT projects, traditional Japanese joinery, and practical advice for replacing door hardware. While the forum primarily focuses on Windows and technology, these threads highlight how carpentry skills intersect with home improvement and creative builds, often involving tools and methods that can be applied in various DIY contexts.
carpentry
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Overview
I do a lot of woodworking and carpentry at home. Much to my family’s chagrin, our house is in a constant state of flux. I tend to subscribe to the Norm Abram school of woodworking, where there are tools and jigs for everything. Because of this, I have a lot of woodworking and...
Here is a great tip for replacing a door knob and striker plate, mainly the striker plate. You know how when you put the new striker plate up and the screw holes just don't line up or off just a hair. Use this 1/4 cent part, tooth picks. Yep that's right tooth picks, round preferably. Just...