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Johnson 40-6001 Laser Distance Measuring A simple, effective and money saving Tool! The folks at Johnson Level & Tool recently sent me their 40-6001 Laser Distance Measure Tool to evaluate. First Impression: The 40-6001 laser tool was designed for me ~ It’s idiot proof! Simply turn it on, press measure button and record the measurement. I recently…
Have you cleaned your air ducts before? If you home has air ducts it may be time to consider cleaning them. Regularly replacing your HVAC air filter is great but over the years molds, allergens, lint and dirt can accumulate. Mold And Allergens: Build-up of mold and dust mites can breed and release spores, bacteria and other…
Concord Carpenter’s Mid-Summer Giveaway. Our friends at Paslode are offering one of my Newsletter subscribers a chance to win one of their CF325 cordless framing nailers. Read my review on the CF325 here: Paslode CF-325 fuel powered nailer. I’ve been using the the CF-325 since January and love it. Since then I have set up…
Eagle America recently came out with a Spline Jig. What is a spline jig? A spline jig is a strong and decorative joint used in woodworking and repair operations. A spline aligns as well as adds strength to a joint by running across the joint, not parallel to it. Adding splines to narrow miter joints adds strength to the miter joint…
Milwaukee New Tools I recently attended Milwaukee Electric Tool 2011 media event in Brookfield, WI. I enjoy going to these events to get a sneak peek at some of the newest tool releases. The best part of these events is getting time on the tool and the one on one conversations with the Product Managers. Unlike other…
Fireplaces and Chimneys Mantel Clearance Question . Dear Concord Carpenter, I bought a fireplace mantel at a yard sale and would like to attach it around my existing fireplace which is bare brick with just s simple wood shelf and brick supports. My brother told me that there is a code relative to fire combustibles…
Repairing A Leaking Brick Foundation: DearConcord Carpenter, What about repairing a leaky brick foundation wall? I live in a 110+ year old farmhouse but I have 2 corners that leak water. I know that I should put some kind of mortar in the places where there are a few holes/gaps but what about the places…
Milwaukee Has A New 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill 5263-21 This week I attended the 2011 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation’s media event at their facility in Brookfield, WI. Editors from both print and online media attended to preview and test the latest and greatest of Milwaukee’s tool releases. It’s funny, you have a…
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