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MILWAUKEE M12 BANDSAW The Milwaukee M12 Cordless Bandsaw 2429-21XC is a compact and lightweight cordless band saw that is OSAHA approved for one-handed operation. Just think how nice that is when you’re standing on a man lift and cutting uni-strut or threaded rod overhead. The Milwaukee M12 Band Saw weighs 6.75 pounds and is 12”…
Built-In Desks, Niches and Spaces Built-ins transform dead space in your house into functional spaces and help you get organized by adding new storage options without adding onto your home. Well designed built-ins should tie in with other architectural elements in your house, such as crown molding, trim and wainscoting. Homework Alcove This homework station…
Husqvarna 125BVx Gas-Powered Blower and Vacuum The folks at Husqvarna recently sent the crew at concord Carpenter their 125BVx hand-held blower to review and evaluate. The 125BVx is also comes with a a Vac-Kit for vacuuming/mulching lawn debris. [16:1 mulch ratio] History of the Leaf blower: Many people do not know, or frankly care, that…
Installing A Swinging Butler Door On this project I was asked by to change out a 6-panel solid wood swinging “Butlers Door” with a 15-lite [15 panes of glass] door. Installing a swinging door with a spring loaded hinge. This installation is a bit different than other doors. What is A Butler Door? A “Butler…
Doing The Right Thing Picture: catholic radio international The words are the same, whether its a talk to my employees or advice to my kids Some decisions in life are “wicked” easy and not really important. For example, you might decide to have cereal instead of toast for breakfast. But other decisions can involve choosing…
Using Large Diameter Tapcons To Secure Stairs To A Concrete Footing Tapcon is a brand well known for it’s blue concrete or masonry screws that tap threads into concrete. As a residential contractor I have always found Tapcons simple to use and a go to masonry fastener with excellent holding values. If used properly, Tapcon…
Kershaw Black Horse II Model # 8Cr13MoV I like knives, and I like them a lot. My family teases me because they know they can usually find a knife in my car, in my workshop, in my bureau, in my pocket, or on my belt. I find quality knives to be a reliable and indispensable…
Image: worthingtonmillwork.com Achieve A Beautiful Finish with 3-Piece Cornice Moldings Many years ago I installed a 3 piece molding with another carpenter at 300 Main Street. It was a lot of fun!! Lately I have seen more and more folks opting for this look. It typically demands a high ceiling but the finished result is…
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