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Mighty Putty Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Recently I was sent a free sample of Mighty Putty to try out and then write a review on my thoughts. Mighty Putty Mighty Putty is a powerful epoxy stick that only activates once you “mix” the putty stick together. Rather than using messy two-part epoxy liqiuds this easy to use epoxy stick contains both…

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Buying Nails For Paslode CF325 Nailer

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

This winter I had the pleasure of reviewing the new Paslode CF325 Cordless Framer (you can read the Paslode CF325 Cordless Framer Review). The latest Paslode Framer was very impressive and performed far above my expectations. At the time it was very difficult finding the fuel and nail combo kits for the new framing gun.…

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Buying A Pressure Washer

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Pressure Washers Pressure washers have become very affordable and useful around the house. When it comes to pressure washers there are two basic choices; gas powered and electric. Electric power washers are great for small projects around the house like washing outdoor furniture and cleaning cars. Gas powered pressure washers have more power and features…

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John Deere X300 Mulching Mower Works Great

By Todd Fratzel on Lawn Care, Product Reviews

John Deere X300 Review My John Deere X300 Mulching Mower works great! The other day someone left a comment on my previous post that I didn’t publish because it was full of profanity. However, I wanted to respond to his comment with this post. He said something along the lines of this “The John Deere…

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Bench Dog Router Table Extension | Product Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Choosing A Router Table For years I’ve been using a Craftsmen table top router table when I needed mill rabbits, dados and other routing projects. More recently I’ve begun doing more complex work which requires a more versatile and accurate setup. This new need led me to start searching for a better router table. One…

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Final Cut | Sanding Saw Blade Review

By Todd Fratzel on Finish Carpentry, Product Reviews

Final Cut Blade Recently I had the pleasure of trying out a new saw blade product. The Final Cut saw blade is a unique carbide tipped saw blade with a 100 grit sanding disc attached to both sides of the saw blade. The saw blade is designed to cut through trim work and sand it…

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Pacific Laser Systems PLS180 Tool Review

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools, Product Reviews

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…

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John Deere Fertilizer Spreader | Review

By Todd Fratzel on Lawn Care, Product Reviews

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…

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