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How To Choose The Correct Extension Cord Choosing the correct extension cord is important to tool and job-site safety. Power tool requirements vary for different tool applications. Using the wrong extension cord can cause hidden damage to a tool or even worse -create a fire hazard. When choosing the correct extension cord look for cords…
Craftsman MiterMate 10” Compound Miter Saw Review Finish carpenters do not have problems cutting and fitting crown molding but Do-It-Yourselfer’s do! Craftsman has a new 10″ compound miter saw called the Miter Mate that is designed to take the guess work out of crown molding corners and angle cuts. They recently sent me a Miter…
VIKA Twofold™ 2 in 1 Workbench / Scaffold Anyone who has used a scaffold knows they are superior for work productivity and comfort when compared to using a step ladder. The folks at VIKA Twofold™ recently send me their TwoFold 2-in-1 Workbench and Scaffold to evaluate. The VIKA Twofold Workbench is a portable, collapsible scaffold…
PORTER-CABLE® LAUNCHES HEAVY-DUTY 15 AMP CIRCULAR SAW PORTER-CABLE® recently introduced its new heavy-duty 15 Amp Circular Saw (PC15TCSMK) designed with quality features that users demand. The new lightweight circular saw (9.5 lbs) supplies users with power, accuracy, and control at a good value. Based on feedback directly from the end user, the PC15TCSMK was developed…
DeWALT 12V MAX Lithium Ion Screwdriver DCF610S2 Review DeWalt recently announced the launch of its new 12 Volt MAX Lithium Ion 1/4″ Screwdriver Kit (DCF610S2) as part of the new 12 Volt MAX cordless platform. Weighing only 2.2 pounds, this cordless screwdriver is compact and super light. When you think about 2.2 lbs it’s approximately…
Click for Photo source In construction, the four leading causes of death are falls, electrocution, being crushed or caught between objects, or being struck by moving machinery or objects. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is launching a pilot program seeking to partner with building inspectors in 11 American…
Drape and Tape furniture When working on a large project, in a room it’s always easier to remove the furniture than to cover and protect it. Larger furniture should be protected in plastic, or as we call it “draped and taped.” Once the room is empty, seal off the room with plastic sheeting to keep…
Image Credit Breathe Easier With PollenTEC Reusable Air Filters More than 50 million people in North America are affected by allergies and almost 55%of the population test positive for at least one or more airborne allergens.I have allergies. I’m allergic to dust, mold and a bunch of other environmental allergens. Breathing easier is just a…
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