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Pacific Laser Systems PLS180 I recently purchased the Pacific Laser Systems PLS-60521 PLS180 Tool, 180-degree Fan Angle, Plumb and Level Line Tool for my crew who’s framing a large metal stud commercial project. The laser line tool is used for laying out plumb lines for the metal stud framing. We really needed the laser for…
John Deere 175-lb Pull-Type Spin Spreader Last year I purchased a John Deere tow-behind fertilizer spreader for my John Deere X300 riding mower. I’ve used the fertilizer spreader to spread both fertilizer and lime and it’s saved me some serious time walking around the yard pushing a spreader by hand. Spreader Features This particular model…
DensGlass Exterior Sheathing DensGlass Exterior Sheathing is an excellent gypsum sheathing product specifically designed to be moisture resistant and fire resistant. It’s an excellent substrate behind lots of exterior cladding systems including brick, stucco, EIFS and lap siding products. It has a moisture resistant gypsum core and fiberglass exterior mats instead of similar paper faced…
Magnetic Drill Press Working with steel construction often requires specialized tools such as a magnetic drill press. Right now at work our crew is building a very large steel building and today the guys needed to drill several holes in the “red” iron (structural steel beams). In fact, several of the holes needed to be…
Bench Dog ProMax Router Table A few weeks ago I wrote about wanting to add a router table extension wing to my table saw. Well I’m happy to say that the fine folks at Bench Dog Tools have agreed to send me the ProMax Cast Iron Router Table to use and review for all of…
Buying Paslode Nails Paslode nail guns all require special nails made by Paslode. I’ve created links to some of the popular size nails below. They are all links to buy the nails from Amazon. I think you’ll find that these are the lowest prices available and most of them are eligible for FREE shipping! Framing…
Deep Ground Frost Here in New England it’s not uncommon to find frost over 4 feet in the ground after a long cold winter. Before building a foundation all of the frost has to be removed from the sub-grade. You can let mother nature do the work and wait weeks or even months for the…
Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers Outdoor wood-fired boilers have become extremely popular around here in the last few years. Last year when oil hit record prices I started seeing these outdoor units pop up everywhere I drove. Unfortunately they haven’t been completely welcomed by annoyed abutters and neighbors. The problem with these outdoor boilers is SMOKE! First…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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