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(64,800 posts) Mon Mar 12, 2012, 09:22 PM Mar 2012

I would like to install beadboard molding in my little half-bath [View all]

I watched a video that Lowes made and installation requires a lot of precision cutting with a circular saw. Can I use a saw like that in the house? I live in a condo and don't have a workshop. I have a patio outside with an electrical outlet - I could cut things out there. Is it reasonable to do this kind of work without a workshop, garage, or dedicated place?

Can I learn enough by watching youtube videos or would it be dangerous to try to learn by using power tools?

I'm happy to find this group on DU because I'm interested in doing more home improvement jobs myself, but I don't know where to begin. Never used power tools, don't have a clue. Want to learn.

Thanks in advance for any and all advice.

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I would like to install beadboard molding in my little half-bath [View all] yardwork Mar 2012 OP

Use the patio if you can liberal N proud Mar 2012 #1

Good luck with the project! Ruby the Liberal Mar 2012 #2

It depends jeff47 Mar 2012 #3

good point about the table saw. Joe Shlabotnik Mar 2012 #4

However, it can be rented. Warpy Mar 2012 #6

This is very helpful advice. Yes, I had in mind wainscoting. yardwork Mar 2012 #9

If it's tiny, I don't recommend beadboard jeff47 Mar 2012 #11

This is great! Could I get the chair rail molding pre-cut at the hardware store? yardwork Mar 2012 #12

Not if you want it to fit. jeff47 Mar 2012 #14

Doh! I never heard of a mitre box. Just googled it. How have I lived without this?! yardwork Mar 2012 #15

You learn by doing. jeff47 Mar 2012 #17

Dude, seriously, if you have no experience with power tools, hire sombody that does. OffWithTheirHeads Mar 2012 #5

You got that right. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2012 #24

"...I'm interested in doing more home improvement jobs myself." Adsos Letter Mar 2012 #7

This is very helpful advice, not just for me, but for other members of my HOA who may be considering yardwork Mar 2012 #13

I'm remodeling my kitchen and have been reading a lot of home improvement Melissa G Mar 2012 #8

How did you learn how to do it? yardwork Mar 2012 #16

I watch the people I hire and I sometimes help if they are friends Melissa G Mar 2012 #18

This is a great site. badhair77 Mar 2012 #20

Glad you liked it! n/t Melissa G Mar 2012 #21

Thanks for the responses. This is all very helpful. yardwork Mar 2012 #10

a tip I did not see... Phentex Mar 2012 #19

late to the party tru Apr 2012 #22

Thanks! I am holding off on this. Some other things came up... yardwork Apr 2012 #23