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PORTER-CABLE 4-½ Inch Angle Grinders Preview PORTER-CABLE recently launch two new 4-½ inch Small Angle Grinders (PC60TCTAG and PC60TAG). Both the PC60TAG and the PC60TCTAG come with a 6 amp motor [11,000 RPB] have a tool-less guard adjustment and weigh 4.1 lbs. I liked the comfortable grip and a three handle position which allowed me to…
Bosch titanium coated blades increase life of oscillating cutting blades I own and use a multi-tool on the job site, for cutting applications, and I can honestly say “what did I do before this came out?” Multi-tools are great but my biggest pet peeve is the life to cost ratio. Multi-tool blades are expensive…
Cleaning Rust Off Delta Table Saw DEAR CONCORD CARPENTER, I bought and Delta contractor saw at a yard sale. It has all of its parts and accessories and runs great. My only problem is the table is covered with rust. What is the best way to clean it up? thanks, Scott DEAR SCOTT, As long…
Clamping Large Items: Using Pipe Clamps I often find myself needing to clamp large items such as face frames of bookcase counter edge nosings. Unless your Norm Abrams and you have a plethora of various size pipe clamps and a ton of space to store them you often find the need to improvise. That’s why…
Change the way you heat—from the ground up By Chris Guelpa For many of us, electric baseboard heaters are simply a fact of life. The faintly acrid smell of burning dust and metallic pings and ticks are just another note in our domestic symphony. Most homes, condos and office utilize these intrusive metal boxes as…
Nuheat Radiant Floor Heating Mats – Review The folks at Nuheat, a manufacturer of an electric radiant floor heating system, recently asked if I was interested in reviewing their radiant floor heating mats. I agreed as the timing was perfect as I was in the process of remodeling a customers bathroom and they were more…
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…
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