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Free guides on lumber, tools, finishes, and the techniques behind every build. Filter by topic, search by keyword, or browse the whole library.
Complete Guide to Lumber for DIY Projects
Walabot DIY 2 Review: The Ultimate Stud Finder?
Installing Concealed Cabinet Door Hinges & Handles
Making Cabinet Doors Using a Router Table
Cabinet Crown Molding
Cabinet End Panels
Simple Drawer Box
Basic Crown Molding
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Calculators
Free tools that do the math for you. Size a build, optimize your cuts, and walk into the lumber yard with real numbers.
CalculatorCut List OptimizerSheet-by-sheet layouts, a numbered cut order, printable cut sheets and part labels.CalculatorInches to mm ConverterFractions to millimeters and back. Paste in a whole cut list and convert it at once.The WorkshopAll calculatorsPergola, deck, patio, retaining wall, raised bed and floating shelf planners.
Shop charts
One-page printable references to pin on the shop wall.
Printable chartOutdoor Lumber ChartWhich species and grades hold up outside, and where to use each.Printable chartExterior Fastener ChartScrews, nails and coatings matched to lumber and exposure.Printable chartOutdoor Finishing ScheduleWhat to put on, when, and how often to recoat.Printable chartWood Movement & GapsHow much boards move and the gaps to leave for it.Shop chartsAll printable chartsLumber sizes, metric conversion, pressure-treated safety, furniture dimensions and more.