c/carpenters

After a decade in the trade, my knees are starting to complain

After ten years of carpentry, my knees are giving me grief every time I kneel. It's to the point where I'm thinking about better knee protection. What brands have you found that are both comfortable and durable? Also, any stretches or exercises that help with joint pain?

I'm rethinking sanding grits after my pine bookshelf job

I only went up to 120 grit and the finish is great. Why do we always recommend higher grits?

Tbh, I made a kitchen counter from farmed bamboo and the old-school carpenters laughed. It's been two years with zero issues.

Bowed studs in my framing project were a headache, but a come-along came to the rescue.

The studs had a slight bow during wall framing. I used a come-along to straighten them, then nailed for a flush finish. What methods do you use for warped lumber?