Building An Oak Stool

By Robert Robillard

How To Build An Oak Step Stool This article is about building an oak stool,  the benefit is using Oak is that it is durable and a strong wood to use. My design was to follow an old stool I made out of leftover Oak flooring from our house renovation, in the early ’90s. Oak Stool…

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IRWIN VISE-GRIP Adjustable Wrenches

By Ralph Mroz

IRWIN VISE-GRIP Adjustable Wrenches Adjustable wrenches are a staple in any pro or DIYer tool set.  And IRWIN VISE-GRIP Adjustable Wrenches are high-quality ones, the kind that you ought to own. Adjustable wrenches a tool we reach for, or carry into a work space, every now and then; for all of us they are the…

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Kreg Universal Workbench

By Robert Robillard

Workbench Solutions | Kreg Work Bench I have a small shop!  There I said it. When you’re trying to get work done in a small shop you have to be able to do more with less, be comfortable working in a cramped space, and be creative. Creativity usually means choosing multiple-use tools and, benches and…

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HISEA Workwear Review

By Scott Arnold

HISEA Tactical Cargo Work Pants & Soft Toe Work Boots There is no doubt here at ACC we love our workwear. We feel obligated to you, our viewers, to review as many of these brands as we can so you can arm yourself with the most accurate information when deciding to purchase your work gear.…

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How To Build A Bookcase

By Robert Robillard

Building a TV Bookcase Wall Unit We wanted to complement existing details in the house so we chose to incorporate similar bookcase flat panel cabinet doors and side panels that are also found in the adjacent kitchen cabinets. Because space is limited and this bookcase is centered between two doorways we choose to make the…

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Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag

By Ralph Mroz

Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote and Bag The open-top Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Tote (part number CMST21451, above) and it’s soft-top sibling the Craftsman TradeStack 22” Tool Bag (part number CMST21450, below) are new products from Craftsman — part of their new TradeStack system of stackable, rolling tool storage.  The tote is of particular interest…

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How To Eliminate Paint Brush Stokes

By Robert Robillard

Eliminating Paint Brush Strokes My painting contractor always told me to have that a paint project was 805 prep and 20% paint.  Even with the prep being the lion’s share of a paint project, there is still  some skill required to get the paint to “lay down.” Laying down means without brush strokes or “rope marks,”…

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YEEDI Robot Vacuum Review

By Scott Arnold

YEEDI Robot Vaccum Who needs two more hours in the day and perhaps one more day in the week? We could all use some extra time. When we don’t have enough time, we tend to forget or neglect less important tasks. In my case, I know it comes down to cleanliness. There isn’t always enough…

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