Coffee & Carpentry

And other things in my life.

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#simpletipsunday archive edition because it’s the long weekend. ... You can find level with your speed square. Obviously this is not a replacement for an actual level but a trick to have in your bag when you’re in a pinch. #mastercrap #speedsquare #tooltip #bagoftricks • . . . . #abadcarpenterblameshistools #handtools #knowyourtools #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #roughframing #archiveedition (at Awesome Things) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14sAspgHxc/?igshid=urf6vsp8kkmt

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#olfaallproteam #ambassador ...The @olfacuts 45-C is perfect for cutting on finished surfaces. But what I like about this the attention to detail on the cutter head. An engraved dial on the cutter wheel gives 12 cutting portions. Each with a new full exposure. #olfacuts #madeinjapan #japanesesteel #rolledmaterialcutter #safetyblade (at Midtown Starbucks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B12mH8mgrBd/?igshid=1e52ggfcu3m3

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#SAWDUST vs #MANGLITTER • Cast your vote and give your reason in the comments! . Oh yeah, this Makita 36v recip is awesome (even with the crap blade I had on it). . . . . #makita #sawzall #recipsaw #cordless #ventchase #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #makeitrain #snowing (at River's Edge Chilliwack) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zl0qEAp0v/?igshid=1wgnohjpygo9u

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#olfaallproteam #ambassador ... dealing with spent razor blades is a real concern for me. Kids in the shop, kids on garbage duty, me keeping my skin intact. These disposal pucks from @olfacuts are ideal for taking care of the still dangerous snapped off blades. #OLFAcuts #snapoffblades #safetyfirst #staysafe • . . . . . #intheshop #containment #renovate #remodel #renovation #homeimprovement #trim #millwork #tools #finishcarpenter #interior #finecarpentry #baseboard #miter #home #finishcarpentry #homerenovation #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #diy (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1xahGFgwQd/?igshid=tgue03nv2tkc

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#tbt ... Helping my brother-in-law build his house in Homer, AK. Two years later it is up for sale but not before the whole family made it a vacation destination to make some memories. #endlessviewsloop #familyfun #samephotodifferentday #thenandnow #beforeandafter #framersneedvacationstoo • . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig (at Panoramic View Of Kalchemak Bay At Cook Inlet) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1xBxEhgJT6/?igshid=gk6j6hvls4cv

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Sometimes I wish the plumber had to be the creative one to make their fixtures work ... more often I wish the guys would look for the layout changes while joisting. #joistrepair #toilet #engineerapproved • . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #roughframing #secondfix (at River's Edge Chilliwack) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1uzswlgrap/?igshid=4lsntucj9avt

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#tinytiptuesday ... your hammer doubles as a pouch hanger. #tips #tricks #handtooltuesday #pouch • . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #roughframing (at River's Edge Chilliwack) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1sDCjRgN_s/?igshid=1mqkg4xqteg9d

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#olfaallproteam #ambassador ... I’ve been an #OLFAcuts user for as long as I can remember. I’ve tried other blades but they generally fall short. The new aluminum body MPX paired with the speed blades has been my go-to for daily tasks. And with the the selection of handles, blades, and specialty items I’m confident @olfacuts has a knife for your task. #handtools #boxcutter #razorknife #xactoknife #snapblade https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pyawog73T/?igshid=12hul2k8snutg

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I was apprehensive about cordless tools (some may have even considered it an opposition) for a long time. To put this clip in perspective, that a full depth cut though 5 sheets of 7/16” OSB first thing in the afternoon following a morning of deficiency framing. And I still finished the day on the same batteries. If your still on the fence, consider this me pushing you off. #notyourgrandpascordlesstools #cordlesstools #byroncutsthecord #noturningback #convert • . . . #gangcut #osb #makita #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #batteries #cordless (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1pbBRygBbE/?igshid=1xb869yhwvyqh

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Putting my back framing kit together again. I had the same gear in the large packout box but I decided to go with the rolling base this time. Gives some extra room to fit a cordless framing nailer and it means less carrying. Thinking about getting some @kaizen_inserts tread sleds as this box will be seeing a lot of stairs. • In the box I’ve got: @boschtoolscanada Freak (IDH182B) and custom bit case (DDMS40) @makitatools 36V circular saw (XSR01) and 36V recip saw (XRJ06) @hilti line laser (PL-2) Along with spare blades and a half size packout organizer for my batteries. • Last thing to add is a “No tools loaded here” sticker from @totaltoolssouthmelbourne and a securing method for the bit case (open to ideas). Anything you would add to the box? #toolsofthetrade #tastetherainbow #packout #milwaukeetool #makitatools #boschtools • . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #backframing #roughframing (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1kDyaIA1a4/?igshid=11abwcy4495vw

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Occupancy has started on building 2 (phase 1) as I finish up structure in building 1 (phase 2). Its not often that I’m still on site as owners move in. How many noise complaints do you think I’ll get? #mirrorimage #finishedproduct #newbuild #apartmentbuilding • . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig #roughcarpentry (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jysvlArcZ/?igshid=1mk22fbrtgjrc

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#freetipfriday .... sometimes a cut can release the tension in the wood causing the blade to bind. Grab a hand spike and use it to wedge open the kerf. This will make your cutting easier and allow your saw to work more efficiently. Is especially helpful on bevel rips. I originally saw this tip posted by @carpentry_bymar, if you’re not following him your missing out on amazing craftsmanship and trade knowledge. #followfriday #itsthesimplethings #tips #tricks • . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1hqSS8gf1F/?igshid=y6xxfk0vkrpd

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I spent the day firring-in all the patio doors because apparently the supplier does not make 12’ or 9’ door widths as the architect had listed in the window/door schedule (only 141” and 106-1/2”). Same building across the street with a different supplier had no issue with the desired sizes. How often do you run into issues of fitment across different suppliers? This feels like an @ellytheapprentice post. #fixing #backframing #winowsanddoors • . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1fD27CjG6M/?igshid=1n8r0e8clf9jn

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We now join our regularly scheduled program already in progress… • Vacation is over so back to framing I go. Hope you enjoyed following my adventure. #backtowork #vacationisover #framersneedvacationstoo • . . . . #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #framersareadyingbreed #buildersofinsta #bluecollar #construction #framersofig (at Chilliwack, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1cgr7NgWjM/?igshid=krr667a3lo8o

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Looks like @greaseball1987 got the jump on me for the journey home too. I don’t know how guys like @rmcmechanical can stay in business with grease dominating the plumbing sector. #keepcraftalive #plumbing #caulksmith #trade #tightbead #campgrounds #plumber #diy #quality https://www.instagram.com/p/B1XA1HpAgPm/?igshid=1gmk2vgo6jkb4

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“There and back again.” . What an experience driving to Alaska and back. Drove through BC bottom to top. Went through the Yukon, stopping in Whitehorse. Meeting up with family in Tok, AK we headed north to Fairbanks, then south through Denali to Anchorage and Seward. Next was an extended stay in Homer watching the sunset over the Kenai range. After getting back through Anchorage we headed east though Glennallen and back to Tok. Saw the same roads going the other direction through the Yukon and took a new route south which included a detour to Stewart, BC and Hyder, AK. Just the canyon and we are back where we started. The best part (well one of), George (the 1984 Travelaire) did not have a single roadside breakdown! #roadtrip #familyphoto #mountiliamna #george #roadtrip #thereandbackagain #colesnotes 📷: @vanessa.toews (at Anchor Point Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1VMyT5AZC8/?igshid=1ppkp26plt9dm

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#simpletipsunday archive addition ... #soundon ... Did you know you can change the “charge complete” tone on your Makita chargers? So many catchy songs to choose from! All you need to do is unload and reload a battery until you find your favorite musical number. And it get better; with these dual port chargers each slot can be programmed with its own song. Don’t worry, the settings remain even when the charger is unplugged. #batterylife #charger #makita • . . . . #byroncutsthecord #dualport #lithiumion #18volt #cordless #battery #fullycharged #music #butyoualreadyknewthat #tricks #tips #notthathelpful #hiddenfeature #justforfun #sundayfunday #carpenter #carpentry #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #framer #framing #buildersofinsta #construction #videooftheday (at Awesome Things) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1UMuqNAzBP/?igshid=133dccfgdyw5h