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Video: Handheld laser measuring tools

Laser measures do the math for you. Can your tape measure do that?

by Justin Fink

Tool Test: Laser MeasuresOnline Membership Required

Handheld laser measuring tools are more affordable than ever, but are they accurate enough to replace a tape measure?by Kit Camp

Video: Solving Tough Miter Angles for Staircase Baseboards

Use a sliding T-bevel and simple angles to simplify skirtboard and landing transitionsby Rick Arnold

Video: Accurate Inside MeasurementsOnline Membership Required

A combination square will get you the precision you needby Justin Fink

Tip: Short-point measurementOnline Membership Required

by Bruce Guertin

Q & A: Splitting anglesOnline Membership Required

by Roe A. Osborn

Using a Story Pole to Lay Out StairsOnline Membership Required

A simple full-scale pattern takes the confusion out of figuring consistent and safe stair-tread heightsby Lon Schleining

Editors PickBuilding Finish StairsOnline Membership Required

With a housed stringer on one side and an open, mitered stringer on the other, these stairs look harder to build than they areby Andy Engel

Tip: Short-point miter measuringOnline Membership Required

by Bill Pinkham

Tip: Installing bullnose baseboardsOnline Membership Required

by Doug Barnett

A Veteran Stairbuilder's Tools and TipsOnline Membership Required

Modified tools and custom jigs expedite staircase assemblyby Michael von Deckbar-Frabbiele

Tip: Getting a grip on mitersOnline Membership Required

by Greg Smith

Tip: Inside measurementsOnline Membership Required

by Philip Zimmerman

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