I recently got my hands on this Eagle America Fluting Jig and Edge Guide.This jig allows you to route straight and accurate flutes and dado's on any straight, curved or arched board quickly and easily. This jig came with everything needed except the router. Jigs like these are excellent for making fluted trim for doors, windows, built-in bookcases and fireplace mantles.The directions provided are not great and I used the two pictures to figure … [Read more...]
Shopping Guide: Laminate Flooring
Photo: creatingyourspace.comIf you are thinking of renovating your home, or even just a room or two, odds are that you will be changing up the look of your floor. In fact, putting in a different floor can transform the look of a room, giving it new energy and a completely new feel. Easy and cost efficient, laminate flooring is a popular choice when redoing floors.Laminate floors offer the best of both words. You can get a rich looking floor … [Read more...]
Miele Dishwasher ~ Quiet, Efficient And 90% Recyclable
I'm afraid that I may soon be in the market for a new dishwasher. I have been doing some research and as many of you well know I am a big fan of energy conservation and recycling.This blog is a great way to share information and I wanted to share my findings on this with you.Many of you may have heard of Mile. They make everything from vacuums, coffee, wine storage, refrigeration, laundry machines to dishwashers.Miele does alot of things and many … [Read more...]
FEIN MultiMaster 250-Q Tool Review
One FINE day, I came across this "FEIN" tool!Recently I became the proud owner of a FEIN MultiMaster 250-Q, it's a 7 in 1 power tool. The Fein MultiMaster is the ultimate all-in-one system for renovation, restoration, and interior work.This high-precision oscillating tool offers solutions to a variety of problems by acting as a handheld sander, scraper, saw, and more.• 7-in-1 MultiMaster saws, cuts, sands, scrapes, rasps, polishes, and more• … [Read more...]
SpeedSand: Sanding Applicator Tool Review
Recently I received a package from Bryon Bierman, inventor of the Speed Sand sanding disc applicator, asking me to evaluate his product.According to Bryon, Speed Sand is a brand new tool that will speed up sanding production and remove the hassle of aligning discs to your sander.Bryon send me three different Speed Sand applicators.A 5" applicator with five holes,A 5" applicator with 8 holes andA 6" applicator with 6 holes.These applicators fit … [Read more...]
Nail Jack vs. Nail Hunter?
My friend and blog reader Mike Foley has new tools showcased in a video available on UTube.I have one of each of these unique and useful tools. Makes a great gift for the tool man who has everything.Check them out.....~ concord carpenterIf you enjoyed this post, please consider commenting or subscribing to receive my future posts via emailPOSTED BY CONCORD CARPENTER … [Read more...]
Nail Jack vs. Nail Hunter?
My friend and blog reader Mike Foley has new tools showcased in a video available on UTube.I have one of each of these unique and useful tools. Makes a great gift for the tool man who has everything.Check them out.....~ concord carpenterIf you enjoyed this post, please consider commenting or subscribing to receive my future posts via emailPOSTED BY CONCORD CARPENTER … [Read more...]
A Noteworthy Recycled Product
I recently came across these really cool floor registers and drain grates and I felt it was a worthy product to blog about.The company, Iron Age Designs offers creative decorative register grates based on popular drain grate patterns.They have many different and beautiful styles and all the grilles are made from recycled cast metal floor grilles and can be ordered in an eco-friendly finish.The best part ~ all Iron Age standard products have … [Read more...]
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