204 How-Tos From DIY Tools & Techniques

1. 1. Drill Brushes and Floor Sander: How to Refinish a Hardwood Floor

   

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   Refinishing hardwood floors can be a tough yet rewarding task. Host David Thiel offers some tips on using a floor drum sander to get th...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

2. 2. How To Cut Mortise-and-Tenon Joints

   

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   Follow these tips for cutting mortise-and-tenon joints using a router.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Hard

3. 3. How To Cut Tongue-and-Groove Joints

   

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   Tongue-and-groove joints are commonly made on a table saw. But with the right bits, the joints can be made just as easily on a router t...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 4. How To Use a Radius-Cutting Jig

   

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   The jig cuts perfect radii with a router using a swinging arm.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 5. How To Cut a Blind Dado

   

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   Follow these steps for cutting a blind dado using a table saw.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Hard

6. 6. How To Cut a Lock Joint

   

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   Follow these steps to make a lock joint.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 7. How To Use A Tenoning Jig

   

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   This mini-course demonstrates how to use a tenoning jig.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 to $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. How To Use a Tap and Die Set

   

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   Learn how to properly use a tap and die set.

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 9. Concrete Finishing Tools

   

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   When working with concrete, the tools are just as important as the kind of concrete. Learn which tools are best.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 10. How To Maintain a Router

    

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    Routine maintenance is key in keeping a router in peak condition. Follow these steps to keep a router working properly.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Moderate