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Stanley Tool Media Event 2012 I just got back from the Stanley Media event in the Westin New York Hotel and learned that Stanley, Dewalt and Bostitch have 250 new tool releases scheduled for this year – WOW! I saw and played with may different tools but many of them are not ready for release yet…
How To Remove A fence Post or Other Post From the Ground Dear Concord Carpenter, What would be the best way to remove a fence post? I’m replacing sections of my stockade fence and am having difficulty removing the post from the ground. Thanks Mike L Dear Mike, The quickest way I’ve seen is to…
Waste Management’s Bagster Dumpster in a Bag By now you might have seen job sites in your area with the bright green bag labeled ” Bagster Dumpster In A Bag.” I recently discovered them and now use the Bagster bag as a quintessential part of my remodeling companies waste removal. I run a small remodeling company and prior to learning about the Bagster bags…
Racor PBS-2R Two-Bike Floor Stand: Racor Home Storage Products recently sent me some home storage solutions to try out in my tool trailer, shed and basement workshop and then report back. One item I tried out was their two bike stand. The stand allows you top lets you quickly store 2 bikes in their upright…
Butcher Block Counter Gluing up a Maple butcher block counter: Butcher block counter tops are natural, beautiful, practical, renewable, economical, and, contrary to popular belief, one of the safest, most sanitary kitchen work surfaces available. A customer of mine recently asked me if I was willing to glue up two sections of butcher block counter…
Senco compressor and three nailers: The folks at Senco recently came out with their PC1279 comb kit which includes an six gallon, oil-less pancake air compressor and three-nailer combo kit and a ¼” x 25′ air hose. The nailers are: FinishPro 35 angled finish nailer, The FinishPro 35 drives 1¼”to 2½” 15 ga. nails, the finish nailer…
Kobalt 27-Piece Standard 1/4-in and 3/8-in Drive Xtreme Access Socket Set I consider carpenters mechanics – we fix things and work with carpentry tools but don’t often get a chance to use mechanic tools like socket sets too often. Most times we get to use a socket set when building structural frames like headers, beams…
DEWALT 12V DCS310S1 Pivot Saw: Father’s Day Giveaway Whether it’s on the job site or at home taking care of your family, DEWALT knows that Dads work hard all year long to get the job done. To celebrate Father’s Day, DEWALT is offering the chance for one lucky Dad to take home the new 12V Reciprocating…
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