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Sanding is probably the least glorious part of any carpentry or woodworking project but also and important part of the process. The biggest problem with sanding is the dust, the mess, and the subsequent contaminating your surface when applying a finish. So whether it’s for health reasons of just a kick ass finish on your project, reducing dust…
Cleaning A Bluestone Patio Many people do not know how to clean a patio. It’s really a matter of using the correct product and following a few simple steps. I use a product called Stain Solver which works great. Using Stain Solver Many homes have blue-stone walkways, steps and patios. The problem is blue-stone…
Perfect Picture Level If you hang alot of pictures or install appliances here’s a simple, hands free level tool to make your job easier. It’s called the Picture Perfect Level, and it’s made by Johnson Level. Johnson Perfect Picture Level The Perfect Picture Level is a lightweight ninety degree level with dual Vials to simultaneously check plumb…
The Benefits Of Dustless Hardwood Floor Sanding by Chris Rivard Having worked around wood and installing and finishing hardwood flooring for most my life, I had learned quite a few things about dustless hardwood floor sanding . For example, I learned that a splinter from Brazilian mahogany or cherry, will become infected by the time I get home. …
Sending Professional Emails I recently took a course to learn more about the business email etiquette. My reasons for the class were mostly to improve my bad emailing habits by learning the rules for writing professional emails. Yes, there is such a thing as email etiquette….. It is amazing to me that many contractors and…
Rockler Torsion Hinges I love new and innovative products and Rocker recently released a new 15 pound torsion hinge for box lids. The torsion hinge, model # 48519, was designed to allow easy opening and closing of box lids and it will also hold the lid in any position. “These hinges work much like those found on…
Coast Rapid Response® Knives COAST makers of great quality knives and flashlights has a new addition to their family. The all new rapid-response-folding-knife-by-coast is sure to be a big hit among rescue personnel, law enforcement and knife enthusiasts. Designed by Ron Lake the new Rapid Response knife features a patented blade-assist technology, patented double-lock system all with Ron Lake’s…
Quality Flashlights Cost Money: A flashlight is like any other tool. You get what you pay for. For some people a flashlight is an occasional tool. For others it’s a necessity and part of their daily routine. In these situations they may depend on this flashlight to perform their job, or safety, such as…
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