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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

#690: Sharpening Chisels, Running Wires Behind Baseboard, and Fixing Shingle Panels

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Leisure, Construction, Keepcraftalive, Home & Garden, How To, Drywall, Craftsmanship, Education, Homebuilding, Houses

4.6756 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Dack says build a fireplace and enjoy it. Chip asks about the best ways to sharpen chisels. Kit wonders if there’s a way to easily change and upgrade wiring using existing baseboard. The crew talks about the pluses and drawbacks of cedar shingle panels

 

Mike and Grant help Patrick answer listener questions and talk about the challenges to building and remodeling houses.   

 

Tune in to Episode 690 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

  • Sharpening methods for planes and chisels 
  • Planning for future line- and low-voltage wiring 
  • Cedar shingles mounted on panels for fast installation 

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0:00.0

As natural wood species go, redwood is in a class of its own.

0:04.0

A sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods,

0:07.0

redwood is grown and harvested to the highest environmental standards in the world.

0:12.0

Name for the dark red heartwood at the center of the tree,

0:15.0

redwood imparts natural beauty, warmth, and durability to interior and exterior building applications, including

0:22.1

decking, fencing, paneling, siding, exposed beams and timbers, pergolas, and other shade

0:28.4

structures. To learn more about Redwood from Humboldt Sawmill, please visit getredwood.com.

0:35.9

Join us this September 18th and 19th at the beautiful Endicott College campus in Beverly,

0:41.0

Massachusetts for the Fine Homebuilding Summit, where the best minds in residential design and

0:46.0

construction come together.

0:47.9

This premier two-day event is all about elevating the way we design, build, and run successful,

0:53.9

inspiring construction businesses. You'll hear from some of the way we design, build, and run successful, inspiring construction businesses.

0:56.3

You'll hear from some of the most respected leaders in the industry as they share insights

1:00.7

on the future of home building through expert-led sessions, interactive roundtable discussions,

1:07.0

supplier exhibits, and hands-on networking. And don't miss a special highlight,

1:11.7

a live taping of the Fine Home Building podcast right from the Summit floor.

1:16.6

Early Bird pricing is available now.

1:19.0

Book online before June 15th to save $100 off the full registration rate

1:23.7

and guarantee your spot at our exclusive networking happy hour.

1:28.4

Head over to summit.fineholding.com to register today.

1:32.9

We can't wait to see you there. Thanks.

1:38.8

Have you used these shingle panels grant or installed cedar shingles before?, or installed cedar shingles before?

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