Matt Jackson

June 15, 2023

Mat Jackson, aka, The Timber Tailor, is a master carpenter living and working in Rapid City, South Dakota. His Next Level, Carpentry YouTube channel, is well worth stalking

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October 31, 2023

The Gruesome Tale of FrankenDoor

Some original bones and mashed-up meat make a door whose secret is safe.

Trimwork & Cabinetry

Windows & Doors

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June 26, 2023

Updated: July 20, 2023

PRO Tip: Attach Wood to Steel "Invisibly"

Tiny screws, clever screw placement, and a well-defined order of operations are pretty much the whole secret to attaching cedar to steel

Trimwork & Cabinetry

June 1, 2023

Updated: June 27, 2023

Sketchup for Beginners: How to Build A Pergola

Seven-part SketchUp tutorial with 17 videos covering ground zero (gravel) to final finish. Design on 'paper'—before making sawdust.

Decks & Porches

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May 17, 2021

Updated: January 3, 2024

Remove Dryvit "Stucco" (EIFS) Like A BOSS

A magnet, "little Thor," a short piece of pipe, and a little patience eliminate a HUGE cleanup

Demolition

YouTube

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February 22, 2021

Updated: January 3, 2024

Turn a Framing Square into a Large Caliper With some Woodworking Wizardry

A woodworking masterclass in a simple project

October 2, 2020

Updated: January 18, 2024

Straightening Jig for Crooked Lumber

A rip of plywood, some blocks and a table saw will help you repurpose cruddy lumber from the bone pile into backing

Framing

YouTube

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February 10, 2020

Updated: June 15, 2023

Carpenter Superpower Lets Matt See Through Floors and Walls!

How to see through walls and floors to avoid plumbing, HVAC, and loads that aren't obvious in a cabinet-covered wall

August 5, 2019

Updated: June 15, 2023

Install Fake Beams Like A Pro

Careful scribing, a thoughtful process, and a couple of third-hands make multiple-segment faux beams "look like they grew there."

Trimwork & Cabinetry

YouTube

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June 22, 2019

Updated: June 15, 2023

Belt Sander Basics: Tips and Techniques

Twelve tips for a smoother workflow and better belt sanding results

Woodworking

YouTube

April 1, 2019

Updated: June 15, 2023

Cordless Cordless Charging System Now Available from DuhWalt

Finally, a cordless charger for your cordless tools

Tools

YouTube

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January 28, 2019

Updated: June 15, 2023

Surgical Remodeling: Remove Drywall Fast, Clean, and in One-Piece

Magnets are better than sledgehammers

Tile, Flooring, Drywall

Demolition

YouTube

January 8, 2019

Updated: June 15, 2023

Stop Chucking Your Putty! Make a Smooger

Becoming a master carpenter is a series of small steps, not a giant leap; learning what a smooger is, why it matters, and how to make one are three of the steps