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WILTON B.A.S.H SLEDGE HAMMERS As a carpenter and remodeler my experience with sledge hammers come into play with demolition work and fitting large beams and posts. By fitting I mean “gentle nudging” with a big ass hammer! Over the years I’ve broken many a sledge hammer. Most of the times because I was a knuckle…
Dust Collection At the Source VIDEO Dust Collection: In my shop I installed the dust collector in an out of the way spot, vacant corner of my workshop and on the complete opposite side of the shop was my miter saw station. Unfortunately the dust collector power switch and the blast gate were in different…
Gorilla Super Glue Impact-Tough Formula The most common complaint among Super Glue today is it’s short shelf life and crummy bond which is brittle and doesn’t hold up to the test of time. Gorilla Glue has improved this issue with their Gorilla Super Glue Impact-Tough Formula. Gorilla’s new super glue has a unique formula that provides a…
Patching Radiator Holes In Floors: Antique Floors Dear: Concord Carpenter, I recently removed several radiators from my 300 year old home. The floors are antique and I do not want to replace the floor boards if I don’t have to as I may be unlikely to replicate the patina. Do you have any creative…
Basement Ceilings: A common struggle when remodeling a basement is choosing the type of ceiling that will best fit your new space. Often times, homeowners are surprised that there is more than one option to even choose from. So to make things a tad bit easier, here are the pros and cons of the two…
Senco Fusion Finish Nailer: TheSenco Fusion 15-Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer FN65DA is unlike other cordless nailers. It has an innovative fuel system called Fusion Technology. This technology provides the user with the power and utility of a pneumatic tool combined with the convenience of a cordless tool. A patented Reflex-Shot design provides an instant shot…
An innovative, cost saving shutter solution This is the back side of a garage I’m working on. The garage is set into a hill and has a walk in storage area below it. What I liked the most and wanted to share with you was the innovative way the owner decided to deal with the…
Child Safety On Halloween Trick or Treating should be one of the great adventures of Halloween for kids! Dressing in scary costumes and going door to door, yelling “Tricks or Treat!” should be part of every childhood memory. In light of this fun evening there are some Halloween safety tips you should be aware of.…
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