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ARTEMIO DEL TORO
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Friant, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Artemio Del Toro, Jr. went above & beyond when it came to completing my cabinets. Artemio Del Toro's prices were unbelievably affordable. Their quality of work is unmatched. I cannot remember how many people have complimented their work every time they come into my kitchen! They communicated every step of the process with me to ensure I was kept in the loop and knew what was being done. You can really tell he cares about his workmanship and has a great eye to detail!"
Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plata Construction
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Friant, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"My background is 35 years construction and after hiring Jeremy Plata (Plata Construction) to remodel my office, I knew right away I hired the right contractor!! Very affordable but high quality performance!!! I was very impressed at how well Jeremy coordinated his crews to meet my deadline and the job turned out amazing. Terry King"
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Friant, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."
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Balanced Comfort
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Closet - Build

Serving Friant, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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Warranties offered

"Perhaps a bit pricey but very solid work. The estimator was professional and on time, the workers were competent and on time, and they cleaned up when they were done. Overall would recommend."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

Some states require carpenters to be licensed to perform forms of carpentry, such as framing. The license requires a certain amount of experience and to pass an examination. In states that don’t require carpenters to be licensed, they must be licensed as a contractor if they work independently rather than solely as a subcontractor under a licensed builder. Use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to find out whether a potential carpenter is licensed in your state.

If you don’t have a coping saw, you can use an angle grinder to cope crown molding, but it takes a little more precision. Place your molding down on your workbench, angle the grinder at a 45-degree angle toward the molding, and back cut the wood. You’ll need to carefully angle your grinder to accommodate the curves in the wood, and aim to remove around 1 inch from the profile of the molding.

You don’t need a cutting board. In fact, cutting is the original purpose of butcher block countertops. That said, wood is porous and can harbor germs. You’ll need to clean your countertop thoroughly after use. Knives can also scratch the surface. This adds to the patina of the wood, but not everyone likes the look—in which case, you may want to use a cutting board.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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