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Rockwell Jawhorse No matter where my workshop has been over the years I’ve always needed sawhorses, clamps and supports to help me work alone. It never fails that I feel as though I need two more sets of hands to work effectively in the shop by myself. So when I saw the Jawhorse I was…
Replacement Battery Packs If you own cordless tools then it’s likely that you’ll be looking for replacement or extra battery packs. So I’ve compiled a fairly comprehensive list of replacement batteries and chargers for some of the more popular cordless tools on the market. Before you buy a replacement battery be sure to check the…
Dust Collection Systems Dust collection is extremely important in any workshop. Not only is it important to your health but it’s also an important step in keeping your tools clean and running well. Workshop dust collection systems can be as simple as a shop vac hooked up to a single hose or as complex as…
Milwaukee SDS Hammer Drill SDS hammer drills are more powerful and efficient compared to regular hammer drills. This is due to the design of the chuck system which allows the hammer blows to hit the drill bit directly thus tranfering energy more effeciently. I just purchased the Milwaukee Elec. Tool 538321 3/4″ SDS Rotary Hammer…
WORX Cordless String Trimmer Lithium-Ion cordless tools have changed the tool industry drastically. Longer lasting more powerful batteries results in more cordless tool options. This has resulted in some great new tools like the WORX GT WG151.1 18-Volt Cordless Electric Lithium-Ion String Trimmer/Edger WIth One Battery. String Trimmer Features The new WORX string trimmer /…
Fein FSC 2.0-CK SuperCut The products from Fein Tools are all great. However, if you’re looking for the ultimate Fein cutting tool then look no further than the Fein FSC 2.0-CK SuperCut with Carpenter Kit. The SuperCut is a serious workhorse built for the serious DIY’er or professional tradesman. The Fein SuperCut allows you to…
Board Buddies If you do much work on a table saw then you know kickback and holding the work piece tight to the fence are important issues to consider. There are several products on the market to help keep the work piece tight to the fence and prevent kickback including feather boards and also these…
Gator Finishing Products The folks at Gator Finishing Products sent me another one of their products to review and this one has been a huge hit with one of my drywall crews! Ali Industries’ has recently introduced the new Gator® Professional Drywall Pole and Hand Sanders and Drywall Hook & Loop Sandpaper System. The Gator®…
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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