5 Quick Finish Carpentry Tips

The best woodworking tips are often the simplest. If you don't do finish carpentry work every day, you might not be aware of these simple but really effective tips.

All these tips are from seasoned pros who know exactly what they're talking about. Like a lot of methods in woodworking, there's more than one way to do something correctly, but taking a look at the daily methods that help other woodworkers can be of benefit to you too.

1. MARKING

Sometimes the best way of getting the most accurate cut doesn't involve using a tape measure at all. This old school trick is really effective, especially with an uneven floor.

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2. MEASURING

The basis of getting your cuts right is to measure correctly in the first place. Watch this video the whole way through for some nuggets of information.

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3. COPING

In most cases, cutting a mitre joint for internal corners of baseboard/ skirting board is not the most effective way of joining. You are at the mercy of perfect 90 degree walls if this is your method. So you'll need to cope your joints instead. Watch how a pro does it in less than a minute.

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4. MEASURING (AGAIN)

This is a great little tip for when you're working on your own. How the hell do you accurately mark inside measurements? Use the tools at your disposal...

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5. LOCK NAILING MITRES

Again, another very simple tip that uses the tools at your disposal to achieve expert results.

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Donal Moloney

I’m a carpenter/joiner/woodworker with over 20 years experience in the trade. I’ve honed my skills in the craft of woodworking. From crafting fine furniture to jobsite carpentry—I’ve done it all!

This woodworking blog is a way for me to share what I’ve learned and help you along your woodworking path. Make some Sawdust!

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