Build It With Baird
DIY projects don’t have to be huge undertakings! Build It With Baird is a go-to resource for DIY enthusiasts – project tutorials, home improvement how-tos and more!
DIY Project: French Cleat Shelf | Build It With Baird
Welcome back to Studio 3B for another episode of Build It With Baird! In this video, Steve Stack takes you through the steps of building a french cleat shelf.
Are you having trouble finding your workbench under your collection of power tools? A french cleat storage system uses floating shelves to organize your tool collection for everything from light drill bits to heavy items like clamps. If thinking of tool storage ideas, look no further.
A french cleat consists of wood pieces with one edge bevel cut at a 45-degree angle. Using fasteners, wood pieces are secured to the wall with the beveled edge facing up. From there, you can make any type of organization tool and use a small cleat (with the beveled edge facing down) as a backer to connect to the french cleat wall.
Before you get started, here’s what you’ll need:
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Framing Square
Level
Sandpaper
Clamps
Brad Nailer
18 Gauge 1-¼” Brad Nails
18 Guage 1-½” Brad Nails
Drill
Kreg 1-¼” Screws
Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 720PRO
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Compact Router
Wood Glue
Don’t just buy any french cleat system like the ones you can find on Amazon. Use your next home improvement DIY project to show off your woodworking skills and build a french cleat wall from a simple piece of plywood.
Intro 00:00 - 00:26
Shopping for the Wood 00:27 - 00:52
Measuring the Wall 00:53 - 1:41
Tools Needed 1:42 - 1:50
Planning and Preparing 1:51 - 2:22
Drawing a Layout on the Sheet of Plywood Using Spacers 2:23 - 5:56
Picture Frame Moulding & Beveled Edges 5:57 - 6:40
Final Touches Before Fastening Cleats 6:41 - 7:41
Using Wood Glue and Wood Screws as Fasteners 7:42 - 9:15
Reinforcing From the Back of the Shelf 9:16 - 10:16
Measuring for Nail Placement 10:17 - 10:48
Nailing the French Cleat System to the Wall Studs 10:49 - 11:23
Building Utility Boxes and Cordless Tool Hangers 11:24 - 13:18
Outro 13:19 - 14:00
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Building A High-Quality, Heavy-Duty Wooden Stool | Build It With Baird
Welcome back to Studio 3B for another episode of Build It With Baird! In this video tutorial, Steve Stack shows you how to make a DIY wooden step stool with the help of craftsman Sam Phillips. Sure, you can take the easy route and just go buy a foldable plastic step stool from Ikea or Amazon — or you can make your own wood step stool. Building your own piece of furniture puts the home decor power in your hands. Paint or stain it however you like. Add hinges to make it a folding step stool. Single-step or two-step stool? It’s up to you. Sometimes all you need is a small step to reach that high shelf. No more standing on the kitchen counter! Constructing your own wooden stool allows you to measure and build to the exact measurements you need.
In this episode, Steve and Sam build a single-step stool with a carrying handle that can also act as a safety rail. Adjustments can easily be made to build a 2 step stool.
In need of a kid step stool or toddler step stool? Place non-slip pads at the bottom to make it slip-resistant. Anti-slip protection is important for those of any age, especially children.
Plastic step stools can be flimsy with a limited load capacity. A solid wood step stool is high-quality, heavy-duty, multi-purpose, and easy to assemble. Step up to your top shelf in style with a solid wood footstool.
There’s no limit to its functionality! Use your wooden step stool as a kitchen stool, a bed step stool for high beds, a step ladder, a way for kids to reach the bathroom sink, or a piece of furniture in the living room. A wooden stool looks beautiful sitting next to a wood bed!
Intro 00:00 - 00:31
Tools Needed 00:32 - 00:35
Shopping For Wood 00:36 - 1:41
Choosing A Wood Species 1:42 - 2:25
Preparing The Wood 2:26 - 3:18
Drilling Holes 3:19 - 4:09
Sanding Edges 4:10 - 5:37
Putting It All Together 5:38 - 6:49
Outro 6:50 - 7:34
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Step-By-Step DIY Woodworking Project: Wood Charcuterie Board | Build It With Baird
Welcome back to Studio 3B for another episode of Build It With Baird! In this video tutorial, Steve Stack and Oak Hill Millworks’ Christy Miller show how to make a beautiful meat and cheese board from fine hardwood. Don’t use just any serving tray for your appetizers! A wood charcuterie board provides a rustic look you can only get from real wood.
If you’re new to woodworking, this is an easy DIY project. This day project only uses a single piece of wood but practices many basic techniques and power tools, including a palm sander, grit sandpaper, routers, miter saw and a table saw. Use butcher block oil (also referred to as conditioner) or cutting board oil to make it food safe — and to enhance the natural pigment.
Steve and Christy use stair parts from Baird Brothers Fine Hardwood to make beautiful serving boards. Watch for a step-by-step guide on how to turn your scrap wood into a DIY charcuterie board! Full disclosure, once you make one, you’ll want to make one for everyone you know!
Intro 00:00 - 1:14
Trimming The Width Using The Table Saw 1:15 - 2:00
Cutting Down To Size With The Miter Saw 2:01 - 3:53
Cleaning Up With The Orbital Sander 3:54 - 5:38
Finishing The Edges With The Router 5:39 - 7:11
Custom Engraving At Oak Hill Millworks 7:12 - 7:43
Finishing Touches With Mineral Oil 7:44 - 10:23
Outro 10:24 - 11:10
As with any wood project, wear safety glasses wherever working in a woodshop to protect yourself from flying sawdust.
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DIY Mudroom Bench With Built-In Cubbies And Bench Seat | Build It With Baird
Welcome back to Studio 3B for another episode of Build It With Baird! In this video tutorial, Steve Stack and Oak Hill Millworks’ Christy Miller build a combined mudroom locker and storage bench.
Looking for more mudroom storage? Don’t settle for a coat rack and an entryway bench with no additional storage. Get the most out of your entryway with a DIY mudroom bench. The bench plans for this DIY project include built-in cubbies, a bench seat, dividers, and coat hooks for coats and backpacks. Follow along as Steve and Christy walk through this home improvement project for the woodworking DIYer.
Intro 00:00 - 00:52
Tools Needed 00:53 - 1:00
Building The Baseboard 1:01 - 4:21
Constructing The Top Of The Bench 4:22 - 7:34
Completed Framework 7:35 - 8:20
Finishing Touches 8:21 - 11:28
The Final Product 11:29 - 12:37
Outro 12:38 - 13:04
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Easy DIY Cabinet Doors & Hardwood Countertop | Build It With Baird
Hello! Welcome to another episode of Build It With Baird! In this video, Director of New Business Development, Steve Stack, and Craftsman Jon Ulicney walk through the process of setting up your cabinetry - this includes determining your cabinet door sizes, installing your cabinet doors, and installing your countertop and backsplash.
Intro 00:00 - 00:52
Cabinet Door Overview 00:53 - 01:50
Installing Hinges On A Cabinet Door 01:51 - 02:50
Getting Your Cabinet Set Up For Shelving 02:51 - 03:43
Installing Your Cabinet Door 03:44 - 04:25
Countertop Overview 04:26 - 05:56
Installing A Hardwood Countertop 05:57 - 07:14
Installing A Backsplash For Your Countertop 07:15 - 08:25
Outro 08:26 - 09:32
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How To Install Paneling - Effective Tips & Tricks | Build It With Baird
Welcome back to Build It With Baird! In this episode, Steve Stack and craftsman Jon Ulicney walk you through how to install wall paneling in a room.
The live sawn white oak nickel gap siding that is used in this video is beautiful and an excellent complement to a room as a backdrop.
In this episode of Build It With Baird, you'll also learn some tips and tricks to installing your paneling that will make the process efficient, even if you're a novice!
Intro 00:00 - 01:00
Getting Started: Keeping Your Panels Level & Neat 01:01 - 02:40
Hiding Seams In Your Wall Panels 02:41 - 03:02
Allowing Your Wood Panels To Expand 03:03 - 04:22
Marking Lines For Nailing & Installation 04:23 - 07:12
Outro 07:13 - 07:54
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How To Install A Prehung Interior Door (Easy DIY) | Build It With Baird
In this episode of Build It With Baird, our friend, craftsman Jon Ulicney, walks us through the process of installing an interior prehung door. In this tutorial, he'll show you how to make sure that your interior door is level, as well as tips on how to install your door cleanly.
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How To Install Hardwood Flooring | Build It With Baird
At Baird Brothers, we've been eagerly working on a new project that we hope you will enjoy. Watch as we start to piece together one of the most important pieces to it - the flooring!
Follow along with Baird Brothers' Steve Stack and craftsman Jon Ulicney as we walk through a tutorial on how to install hardwood flooring.
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American Hardwood Advisor
From Studio 3B, American Hardwood Advisor host, Steve Stack, sits down with guest builders and industry leaders to talk shop and dive into trends, tips and insights.
Dan Rivers on Step-By-Step Woodworking Plans With Templates & Tutorials | AHA
We’re back in Studio 3B for another episode of the American Hardwood Advisor podcast! In this episode of AHA, Steve Stack chats with Dan Rivers from News Radio 570 WKBN. Watch as Steve and Dan discuss the beautiful Studio 3B tabletop interview workbench, technology advancements, how easy it is now to do popular woodworking projects no matter carpentry or woodworking skill level, Baird Brothers’ joinery making sustainable home decor elements, and having the fine woodworking know-how to advertise on the radio properly.
Today’s technology has made it possible for woodworking to be a DIY weekend project for any beginner. Video tutorials show step-by-step guides on how to complete wood projects, whether you’re at home or in a woodworking shop. These DIY project tutorials cover anything from easy projects to more advanced. You can find DIY tutorials for simple projects like a cutting board and serving tray to those with more advanced woodworking plans like a wine rack, end table, coffee table or bookcase.
Before you select your next wood shop project, make sure you have the basic woodworking tools, including a miter saw, table saw, and other popular hand tools. Once you have a template or video, you can get started on your birdhouse, picture frame, or picnic table. Check out https://contentstudio.bairdbrothers.com/ for more step-by-step DIY tutorials!
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Sam & Josh Vuletich Compare Solid Hardwood Vs. Engineered Wood Flooring | AHA
Welcome back to Studio 3B! In this AHA episode, host Steve Stack sits down with Sam and Josh Vuletich from Affordable Hardwood Flooring & Refinishing. Watch as they discuss installing solid vs. engineered wood flooring, how humidity affects solid wood flooring, custom flooring options, and industry upgrades in nailing, stapling, and installation methods.
Sam and Josh have combined decades of experience installing, sanding and refinishing both solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring. Their clientele expands to homeowners and commercial entities; they’ve even installed basketball courts.
So, solid hardwood vs. engineered wood flooring; how do you choose between the types of flooring materials? First, it’s important to know the difference and what “engineered hardwood flooring” truly means. Solid hardwood flooring is a solid piece of natural wood. Engineered wood flooring, on the other hand, is made of layers of hardwood with a hardwood veneer layer as the top layer. While it may appear as laminate flooring, the top layer is still real hardwood, just protected with a layer of acrylic. Remember, when installing hardwood flooring in your home, it’s important to consider humidity levels as it can cause warping.
There are additional types of hardwood floors to choose from. Choose between various hardwood species to get the look you desire (white oak is super popular right now!). However, a stain can make one type of wood look like another. Hardwood floors can last for decades, and a quick stain or refinish can change the look of the whole room when color trends change. Hickory is one of the most common choices of solid hardwood flooring. It’s durable, so it’s less likely to show dents throughout its lifespan.
After hardwood species, it’s time to choose a design. Narrow or wide planks could make a huge difference in the look of the room. Professional installers like Sam and Josh can install your floors in designs like chevron and herringbone, creating a unique and custom look.
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Mike Jones Gives Homeowners Tips for Refinishing Hardwood Floors | American Hardwood Advisor
We’re back at Studio 3B! In this episode of AHA, host Steve Stack sits down with Mike Jones, owner of Mike Jones Hardwood Flooring. Watch as they discuss his company’s history, flooring options in your home, hardwood flooring trends, the rise of white oak floors, and refinishing/maintaining natural wood floors.
Homeowners have many different types of flooring to choose from, whether they’re remodeling or building. There’s laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, natural wood floors and engineered hardwood flooring. With the latest trends focusing on open floor plans and layouts, floor covering has become the center of interior design ideas.
So, why choose solid hardwood flooring over all these options? There are many reasons! For starters, there are so many wood species to choose from. Each one brings its own unique natural look that can be modified or enhanced with various finishes and stains. Want a dark floor? Try mahogany, walnut or cherry, which have darker wood colors. Do you prefer a light wood look? White oak, red oak, maple and hickory are all great options! Your hardwood floor color won’t look like a whitewash, no matter how light the wood is. Natural wood planks have varying undertones to provide a one-of-a-kind look on every piece.
The solid wood floor options don’t stop at species. You can choose between narrow or wide plank floors. An advanced installer could make a herringbone pattern out of small-width planks, while a wider plank gives an entirely different look. You can even keep up with wood flooring trends. Color trends come and go, but staining and refinishing can make even the oldest wood look like new flooring. Wood floors can easily be rejuvenated based on current home decor and design trends, whether in your dining room, living room, basement or beyond.
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Sheely’s Furniture Reveals 2022 Interior Design Trends | American Hardwood Advisor
Welcome back to Studio 3B! Today on AHA, host Steve Stack talks with Jessica Smith, the principal owner/buyer at Sheely’s Furniture. Watch as they discuss today’s home design trends for hardwoods and furniture, natural materials in the home helping your well-being, the pandemic’s effect on home decor, outdoor living, sustainability, and color palettes for the new year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way homeowners design their homes in the past year or two. People’s design style is changing slightly, focusing more on keeping living spaces comfortable and homey. Additionally, more and more home offices are being designed to accommodate remote working environments.
Home trends for the last couple of years have been transitioning to minimalism. Open floor plans are still popular, with multifunctional spaces staying on-trend. Natural wood and earth tones are becoming more and more popular. Bold color trends are declining — except as an accent wall. If you’re looking for the current home decor trends, keep in mind that natural, subdued hues are the paint colors of the year. Jessica explains that the interior design trend happening this year is classic, traditional furniture and minimalist design where you can easily switch out bold patterns, throw pillows, or other accent pieces to keep up with modern fashion.
Sheely’s Furniture is your one-stop-shop for high-end furniture throughout your home. Furnish your living room with sofas and a rustic coffee table or find a mid-century modern dining table to fit into your dining room. Sheely’s even offers seasonal outdoor furniture during the warmer seasons.
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Sheely’s Furniture Talks the Competitive Advantage of Customer Satisfaction | AHA
Welcome back to Studio 3B! Today on American Hardwood Advisor, host Steve Stack sits down with Jessica Smith (principal owner/buyer) from Sheely’s Furniture. Watch as they discuss the history of Sheely’s Furniture, the sales team’s role in customer satisfaction, and expanding a family-owned small business.
Sheely’s Furniture and Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods have a great business relationship with a shared customer base and target audience of homeowners and interior designers alike. Both companies’ customer centric-approach focuses on existing customers just as much as new customers. They understand that having the best customer support helps potential customers turn into current customers.
Managing customer relationships is much more than just customer retention. In fact, customer loyalty comes from the customer experience and listening to customer feedback (and customer complaints). Company-customer interactions and follow-ups are the best CRM tools (customer relationship management) at your disposal.
At the end of the day, customer success is your success. When you meet customer expectations, you form loyal customers and long-term relationships. Strong customer relationships give your company a competitive advantage with great word of mouth. Check your customer data and metrics; referrals are the best way to get new and repeat customers. Consistently meeting your customer needs has a great lifetime value, bringing more people into your store than any new product launch or marketing campaign.
If you want your profitability to expand, focus on providing clear customer communication and a painless service experience. Ensure their customer journey is seamless to keep them coming back — and telling their friends!
Brought to you direct from Studio 3B at Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods, AHA is your source for trends, tips, and insights into how the building industry has evolved. Join Steve Stack along with guest builders and industry leaders as they talk shop on what it takes to be the best of the best.
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Eric Hiner on Managing Customer Relationships | American Hardwood Advisor
Hello from Studio 3B! Welcome back to the American Hardwood Advisor podcast. Today on AHA, host Steve Stack sits down with Baird Brothers’ commercial and residential sales consultant, Eric Hiner. Watch as Eric and Steve discuss customer relationship management (CRM), the importance of listening to customer needs, long-term customer retention, and customer base variety.
Providing the best customer experience doesn’t begin and end with a quality product. In fact, customer satisfaction is closely tied to the sales team because customer loyalty comes from customer-business relationships. Loyal customers don’t have to be homeowners or DIY-ers either; they can be other businesses with their own customer expectations to meet and exceed. A customer-centric business model is the best way to make current customers happy and turn potential customers into new customers.
If you want your profitability to grow, pay attention to customer feedback (including customer complaints). Customer support and customer communications are the keys to making repeat customers and long-term relationships. Strong customer relationships ultimately benefit your business as existing customers often spread word-of-mouth and bring in referrals. Positive customer interactions could be the thing that gives you a competitive advantage over similar companies. When it comes to managing customer relationships, the customer service experience can hold more weight than high-quality or new products.
Brought to you direct from Studio 3B at Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods, AHA is your source for trends, tips, and insights into how the building industry has evolved. Join Steve Stack along with guest builders and industry leaders as they talk shop on what it takes to be the best of the best.
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Zach Baird on Continuous Improvement of the Production Process | American Hardwood Advisor
Hello from Studio 3B! Welcome back to the American Hardwood Advisor podcast. Today on AHA, Steve Stack sits down with Zach Baird from the third generation of the Baird family. Watch as Zach and Steve discuss the experience he brings to the company, discovering and implementing production process improvements, providing customer satisfaction with product quality, increasing manufacturing productivity, and being part of a third-generation family business.
As Zach explains, if you want to improve manufacturing processes, you have to go on the factory floor and talk to the production line workers. Before an engineer can optimize or streamline a process, discuss it with team members on the shop floor. They can easily pinpoint inefficiencies, breakdowns of communication, bottlenecks, a piece of equipment that needs, updated, and other issues in the workflow or their workspace. The bottom line is that if you want to increase process efficiency or implement new technologies, those on the manufacturing floor can show you where improvements are needed in real-time.
It’s not just about minimizing downtime; it’s about maintaining the methodologies from 60 years of product quality at Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods. Zach has a wealth of knowledge and experience to improve upon Baird’s decades of high-quality manufacturing operations.
Manufacturing companies are no stranger to automation and lean manufacturing. While manufacturing efficiency is important, it shouldn’t be the end all be all of continuous improvement. Quality control in the manufacturing industry comes from improving processes and communication to make the highest product quality possible for the end customer.
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Marketplace Events Talks Home & Garden Shows | American Hardwood Advisor
Hello from Studio 3B! Welcome back to the American Hardwood Advisor podcast. Today on AHA, Steve Stack chats with Cathy Berthold and Rosanna Hrabnicky from Marketplace Events. Watch as they discuss how both buyers and sellers can benefit from visiting a Home & Garden Show, the rise in homeowner attendance, and the transition from live events in fairgrounds and expo centers to virtual showrooms — and then back to in-person.
Home Shows went virtual during the COVID-19 shutdowns with attendee wellness top of mind. This benefitted both buyers and sellers, as Marketplace Events improved their online showroom and interactive exhibitor list. Businesses were able to provide much more information to the consumer, who was then able to better educate themselves on the home improvement businesses that would be displayed at the shows.
Marketplace Events presents a variety of Home Shows throughout the country. Go to your local show for the support of local businesses and to see other companies that can improve your home design (just like Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods). Visit the next expo to see more inspo on both outdoor living and interior design! Types of shows to visit:
Home Show
Fall or Spring Home & Garden Show
Home & Patio Show
Home & Remodeling Show
Gift & Hobby Show
Renovation Show
Home & Landscape Expo
Contact Information for Marketplace Events can be found at https://marketplaceevents.com/contact-us. You can also online buy tickets for each show in their virtual box office!
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This Old House
Baird Brothers is proud to partner with This Old House, America’s leading home improvement brand. Get next-level inspiration from a variety of builds and redesigns.
This Old House 2019 Idea House Walkthrough | Baird Brothers
We're proud to be able to have been able to provide materials for This Old House's 2019 Idea House out in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Instead of us just telling you about it though, hear Steve Stack talk through all of the home's unique features as we take a walk through this lovely house.
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For The Place You Love.
Baird Brothers Factory Tour With This Old House!
This summer we had the great fortune of having the cast and crew of This Old House visit the Baird factory. It was great to connect with host Kevin O'Connor and the crew and show them our manufacturing process and operations. We hope you enjoy this video as much as we enjoyed making it!
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Don Powers Net Zero Home Design Testimonial | Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
Donald Powers is the President of Union Studio Architecture & Community Design. He was also the designer behind This Old House's Idea House for 2018.
Watch on to hear his thought process behind the home's concept and design, as well as why he believes people should be using Baird Brothers for all their interior home projects.
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Net-Zero Project on This Old House Uses Hardwoods from Baird Brothers
Recently, we at Baird had the fortunate opportunity to collaborate with Sweenor Builders and This Old House to create a Net-Zero Home.
Designed to house state-of-the-art technology and contain the smallest ecological footprint, the Net-Zero Home is a house we were proud to help with. Watch on to hear more about what the process was like in our video.
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Shop Talk
Get quick take-aways and digestible, easy-to-implement tricks with Shop Talk. Troubleshoot common problems, discover insider pro tips, review tools and more!
Antique Wood Plane Review
How long would it take to finish the crown mouldings for just one room in the 19th century?
In this episode of Shop Talk, vintage tool expert Mike Jenkins stops by Studio 3B with his antique wood plane — still in good condition.
A wooden hand plane is much different than the metal planes used today. Craftsmen passed these antique woodworking tools on the wood over and over again until they reached the desired look. Because of the physical demands, using this carpenter tool isn’t a one-man job. Vintage wood planes had additional handles for the craftsman to guide and his apprentice to pull.
The wooden plane’s construction is very simple. It has the plane body, a wedge, a plane blade, and handles. Vintage woodworking plane makers are some of the same experts in hand tools that you know today, including Stanley, Norris and Ohio Tool Co. Vintage Stanley planes are a hot item in old tool auctions. While chisels and scrapers were also commonly used in carpentry, smoothing planes provided more consistency. Whether you scrape or use a planer, you’re sure to make a lot of wood shavings!
Want to know more about Mike Jenkins? Check out his interviews on our American Hardwood Advisor podcast series. Mike has been trading and adding to his old woodworking tool collection for over 40 years. Mike’s hand tool expertise extends beyond the molding plane he discusses in this episode to block planes, rabbet planes, plow planes, dado planes, and much, much more!
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Using A Compound Miter Saw For Home Improvement Woodworking And DIY Projects
Whether you’re a woodworking professional or a DIY-er, it’s important to know exactly how to use your power tools. In this episode of Shop Talk, Christy Miller from Oak Hill Millworks stops by Studio 3B to talk with Steve Stack and give tips on how to use a miter saw.
Some people may refer to a standard miter saw as a miter box or chop saw. They have a stop block on the miter saw stand that can lock in place as measured to ensure accurate cuts. However, there are different types of miter saws. Compound miter saws can make dual bevel cuts, angled cuts and can even be used on crown moldings. A sliding compound miter saw can make these cuts on long pieces of wood or wider boards with its adjustable reach. No matter the cutting angle, be sure to use the lock handle to secure the saw in place.
On any home improvement or woodworking project, you must respect your equipment and follow all safety precautions. Clear your work surface and workbench before you begin. Always wear safety glasses for eye protection from flying sawdust. If you’re mostly using power tools, consider wearing ear protection. Extended exposure to loud noises can damage your ear. Never wear loose clothing to avoid getting them stuck in the miter saw blades. Never remove the blade guard from your power miter saw to prevent injury. Follow these basic miter saw safety tips when doing any carpentry or DIY project.
Note: Miter saw blades, along with table saws and circular saws, are sharp and can cause extreme injury if misused. Always use a blade guard to prevent injury.
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Table Saw Safety Tips For DIY Woodworking
Table saw safety should not be overlooked, whether you’re a contractor or DIY-er. In this episode of Shop Talk, Christy Miller from Oak Hill Millworks stops by Studio 3B to talk with Steve Stack and give tips on using a tabletop saw.
In a woodworking shop, it’s important to respect your equipment and follow all safety regulations. Be sure to wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying sawdust. Unplug any power tools if you will be touching or moving their parts. If using loud power tools, you may want to consider ear protection. Extended exposure to loud noises can cause damage to your ear. Make sure your workbench and blade height are set to ensure safe use. Keep your tools at an appropriate height to still have full control over your workpiece.
You can get a variety of types of cuts on a table saw, including rip cuts, straight cuts, cross cuts, miter cuts, rabbets, and dado cuts. Although, rabbets and dado cuts may need special additions like a dado blade. Use a tape measure on your piece of wood to ensure an accurate cut.
Table saw blades are sharp and can cause extreme injuries. Always use a blade guard to prevent injury. Some woodworkers even use a push stick on the end of the board so that their hands do not come near the blade. Always keep your hands on the side of the blade entirely, any closer to the spinning blade and you risk injury. Jobsite table saws may differ from site to site. Make sure you know how to prevent kickback from that particular saw.
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Interior Door Home Design Trends In 2022
Home design combines many different home decor trends into one overall look. In this episode of Shop Talk, Paul “Smiley” Struharik from Master Plan Builders stops by Studio 3B to talk about current interior design trends for interior doors heading into the new year.
Through the past couple of years, homeowners have used their time at home during the pandemic for a living space makeover, using design styles to make it feel like a new home. These new design ideas span from minimalism, painted cabinetry, dark countertops on kitchen islands, built-in shelving and other paint color trends.
So, what’s currently in style? Natural materials have been a staple for decades — and that isn’t changing next year. Homeowners are using hardwood interior doors to provide an accent piece in their home decor. A mid-century modern home is often enhanced with a real hardwood interior door leading into the laundry room, home office or mudroom. One popular kitchen trend is to add a rustic hardwood door to the kitchen pantry. Baird Brothers offers a wide range of interior doors with different wood tones and finishes that fit perfectly with your decorating ideas. Have supply chain issues? Baird Brothers uses a natural resource with sustainability efforts to reduce environmental impact. Learn more about current home design trends in this Shop Talk episode – and how Baird Brothers can make your design ideas a reality.
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Interior Design Trends For Staircases In 2022
The staircase is the main focal point of your home design. It brings together all the interior design styles from the entire home. In this episode of Shop Talk, Paul “Smiley” Struharik from Master Plan Builders stops by Studio 3B to discuss interior design trends for staircases in the new year.
During the pandemic, homeowners have taken this time throughout the last couple of years to makeover their living spaces for a new home feel. Current design ideas span from minimalism, painted cabinetry, dark countertops on kitchen islands, built-in shelving and other paint color trends.
So, what’s the current home design trend for staircases? Natural materials like fine hardwood have been a staple for decades — and that won’t change next year. Homeowners have put the home decor focus on their staircase since it brings all design ideas together. A popular home decor trend is to combine multiple wood tones. This way, any hardwood used in the dining room, living room, or any living space will complement the main stairs. This is especially important when the main staircase is the focal point of an open floor plan.
Natural hardwood is a great choice for your stair parts. Stains give the unique ability to provide different wood tones and color palettes throughout the years. You can even start with stained wood and choose a paint color down the road.
Baird Brothers offers a wide variety of stair parts to fit into whatever your decorating ideas include. Have supply chain issues? Unlike most retailers, Baird Brothers prioritizes sustainability efforts to get the most out of the natural resource. Learn more about current home design trends in this Shop Talk episode – and how Baird Brothers can make your design ideas a reality.
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Home Improvement One Door Frame At A Time: Prehung DIY Interior Door Installation
Door replacement is a simple remodeling job for homeowners. Whether it's a closet door, room entry door, bifold doors, french doors, or pocket door, the door opening is improved with a high quality wooden interior door. Even replacing a single door can improve your home decor. But did you know that replacing existing doors (or installing new doors) is a great DIY project with little installation cost? In this video, Jon Ulicney walks through installing a prehung interior door. Learn tips and tricks for installing, like when to drill holes in the side jamb, how to line up the hinge side of the door with the studs, and how to avoid unappealing nail holes in the door frame.
A slab door does not come with any attached hardware or hinges. Prehung doors have the hinges already installed, making installation services easy without needing to hire a handyman. The type of door (solid core and hollow core) determines which hinge is needed to work properly. Prehung interior doors from Baird Brothers come with the proper hinge for the door’s weight, so why not replace your old door today?
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How Baird Brothers Maintains Consistent Quality With The WoodEye Scanner
At Baird Brothers, there's a need and a desire to ensure that our customers get the same high-quality hardwood every time they shop with us. We use every tool available to us to maintain that standard of quality. Watch as we discuss how the WoodEye Scanner helps the team at Baird Brothers ensure each piece of wood is up to Baird's high standard.
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Sustainable Hardwood Every Step Of The Way | Baird Brothers
One of our highest priorities at Baird Brothers is ensuring that we're responsibly utilizing natural resource. Every step of the way, we ensure that we are utilizing every piece of wood that we take from forests, even utilizing it to power our own facility.
While our sustainability benefits the current generation, it also lays the foundation for all future generations to come.
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