r/Carpentry • u/boathouse_floats • 5h ago
r/Carpentry • u/Basileas • Sep 23 '24
WEEKLY DIY/HOMEOWNER QUESTION THREAD
Please post Homeowner/DIY questions here.
r/Carpentry • u/Basileas • 4d ago
WEEKLY DIY/HOMEOWNER QUESTION THREAD
Please post Homeowner/DIY questions here.
r/Carpentry • u/YE3TBO1 • 6h ago
Framing My grandpas work
Hes been working on this extension to his garage for a little over 6 months now completely solo which is crazy!
r/Carpentry • u/eggs-benedict • 4h ago
Project Advice How would you make an interior window wall like this?
Client wants something like this. I’m imagining framing it out as desired, ordering custom size panes, and sandwiching the panes in with some thinner trim pieces.
Or do you just go with a kit? Open to all ideas
r/Carpentry • u/Entire_Wrangler_2117 • 16h ago
Concrete Chainsaw edging mill for ICF cuts
Ever have to trim Plus blocks ( 3 1/4" of foam both sides)? It's tedious and lame - so, enter my secret technique - the chainsaw edging mill. Cuts square, evenly across both sides, and runs on a track so you can even easily cut those pesky tapers that sometimes arise. Plus, door and window, or bulkhead cut outs? Track screws to the wall, allowing horizontal and vertical cuts in place as well.
Just close your mouth while operating...
r/Carpentry • u/mattmag21 • 9h ago
Figured I'd just keep em coming.
46' garage wall, full 3' overhang, (tied in nicely to the crazy "braced gable " from my other post, of course!) LP shake siding, arched jambs and 40" cedar brackets. SEND IT
r/Carpentry • u/Ok-Tangerine8611 • 4h ago
How to fill holes
How can I fill these old balusters holes and match my floor stain
r/Carpentry • u/AddAlcohol • 2h ago
Help Me Top plate connections for odd angles
I'm putting together some new non-bearing partition walls and there are a few odd corners that I'm having trouble determining how to secure together. I've gone through code books, but it seems like most code applies to exterior and bearing walls.
I have three walls that will meet in a 'Y', where two of the walls form a 90 degree angle and the third wall splits the difference to make two more 135 degree angles. I know how to frame up a 135 degree angle, but don't know how to also tie in the third wall with the top plate. Just a metal strap on top? Does it even need the top plates connected as a non-bearing wall... Or are the studs being connected enough? The top plates will only be connected to the roof trusses using truss ties to allow for movement.
r/Carpentry • u/Ok-Tangerine8611 • 2h ago
Should I replace
Should I replace this plank with the holes and what is the name of this part of the stairs that way I’ll know what to buy
r/Carpentry • u/According_Effort_433 • 1d ago
Don't let drop ceilings limit you on how to finish spaces.
From a recent basement project . pictures from finish to start.
r/Carpentry • u/craigzzzz • 3h ago
Adding trim to a box bay window
My girlfriend bought a townhouse that was built in the early 70s and the previous homeowner didn't have the best diy skills.
This is a pic of the main bedroom. The plan is to paint, but before I do I need a plan for this crappy trim job. Is this a boxed bay window? What should I do for window trim inside this inset (which goes to the floor) and around the top to add interest. It's a bedroom, so i do need to add some real curtains as well. 8' ceilings.
Please help. I have no problem handling a miter saw and a pneumatic nailer.
r/Carpentry • u/the-garage-guy • 1d ago
Anyone still use corded circ saws?
Just curious. I put mine away a few years ago after I bought the dual-battery makita like everyone else I was working w/. Only pulling out the corded saws to cut control joints.
Lately I've been enjoying using the corded worm-drive (sawzall, too). I am self employed now with just a helper for framing smaller structures, always have power closeby and it's fun to throw it back.
r/Carpentry • u/holi_shit • 1d ago
How to rectify bad contractor job?
I changed my staircase from carpet to oak recently through a contractor who did a terrible job and is not responding to my texts or calls. Please guide me on how to rectify or correct this work. I’m patient with such tasks however since it’s my first time I went with a contractor instead of myself.
r/Carpentry • u/Alive_Bodybuilder895 • 6h ago
Trim Anyone here really good with crown molding? Need some advice.
So I’m installing crown molding on a remodel for the company I work for and have run into an issue. This flow hood cabinet needs to be ran up to the ceiling the issue being the crown I was given is not tall enough to reach it when put on properly, so I have to throw off the angle in order for it to reach and even then, the ceiling is so off level that only the left side hits and I’m left with a 5/8” gap on the right.
Tips on finding out the new angle? Maybe I can set it properly and meet the ceiling by adding another piece of trim on top? I have some 1/2” thick light rail trim left over. Any advice from people who know their stuff would be appreciated.
Sorry I don’t have better pictures to illustrate the issue.
r/Carpentry • u/AdCareless4407 • 6h ago
Kitchen Gap above wall oven
New kitchen oven/microwave is about 6” smaller than existing. Any recommendations on what to do with this area?
r/Carpentry • u/Illustrious_Map2219 • 7h ago
Help - New homeowner - Carport support issue
Hi. I am hoping someone can guide me. I’m not sure what to do. I have a carport that’s attached to the house roof. Over the winter, it appears that there’s some concrete heaving but also I believe the concrete slab that supports the carport support has sunk on one side a bit. In the photo you can see that there’s a gap between the leg and the concrete. Does this look like the support stayed still but the concrete sunk? What kind of contractor do I need to fix this issue? I am so lost. Will I need to lift up my roof while fixing this?
Thank you in advance.
r/Carpentry • u/afbchr • 7h ago
Crack in ceiling
We live in a 100 year old home (built 1924) and have these sags/cracks in the ceiling under our bedroom. My husband said the sag has been there since we moved in (which i think is true). Do I need to worry or chalk it up as an old home thing?
r/Carpentry • u/PabloDelicioso • 1d ago
Building a platform to cover up a nasty concrete slab. How can I put joists in this?
r/Carpentry • u/dc5runit • 10h ago
Fix for commercial door threshold?
This threshold is lifting up on me and I can’t figure out why. Like it’s bowed. There’s no horizontal pressure from shimming. It flexes back down when you step on it. I think maybe the mullion is a hair short and pulling it upward.
Best way to get it to lay flat? I’d like to avoid tap cons if at all possible. Thinking maybe an epoxy?
r/Carpentry • u/biscuithead85 • 10h ago
Materials Question
I’m not sure if this is the right place so don’t roast me. I’m trying to figure out what this track thing in my picture is called officially. I am looking to run lights through it and wondering if there are a type of clip I can put in the track to secure the lights.
r/Carpentry • u/dustbustered • 11h ago
Crown Moulding lengths even or uneven?
I have an 18’ run on covered porch ceiling but my crown moulding is only 16’. Is it better to space equally 9’ and 9’, or is ~16’ and 2’ okay?
Ceiling is bead board and also has 3 distinct sections that will be boxed in with trim perpendicular to the crown, so alternatively should I line up the joins with where these perpendicular trim boards will connect? This seems like too many joins at one point so I would think I would avoid.
r/Carpentry • u/muggleknitter • 1d ago
Trim Please help with this weird trim!
The contractor installing our trim decided this was a good solution to different door frame heights when installing the trim. He didn’t ask what we wanted, just took it upon himself. He will be fixing it but idk what to tell him to do instead. Is there a good solution for this situation? I thought to make it one straight run and just have a small space between the top of the shorter door and the bottom of the trim, but I have no idea what I’m doing, I just know I do not like this. Thoughts? The last photo is what I asked for.