Using Labels On Tools

By Robert Robillard

Increase Efficiency and Organization by Labeling Tools Being organized is a way of life for me – it helps me navigate life’s chaos! Imagine a workshop where you can find every tool, jig, and board almost without looking. The secret is using labels on tools. One aspect that I’ve incorporated into my tool organization is…

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Helly Hansen Chelsea Evolution Workwear

By Scott Arnold

Helly Hansen Workwear -Chelsea Evolution Review Recently Helly Hansen sent us some workwear from their Chelsea Evolution line to test and evaluate out on the job site and in the shop. The workwear clothing industry is constantly growing and we have many brands of workwear to choose from. Finding a brand that commits to durability…

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90 Degree Clamping Jig – Shop Tip

By Robert Robillard

Woodworking Clamp Blocks – Shop Tip One thing I always notice when clamping wood is you never have enough clamps and you can always use a third hand. To solve my third-hand problem I use a 90 Degree Clamping Jig – shop tip to help me align casework, assist with dry fitting and glue-ups. Using The 90…

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Keep Couch Off Baseboard Heater

By Robert Robillard

Save Heating Costs and Shorten Warm Up Times With A Couch Stand-Off Jig Here’s a jig you can make to keep couch off baseboard heater and increase baseboard heating efficiency in your house. Pushing a couch up against a wall with a baseboard heater can restrict airflow, which causes the heater to function inefficiently, take longer…

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How To Silence A Smoke Detector False Alarm

By Robert Robillard

What to Do If You Have a Nuisance or Smoke Detector False Alarm Activation The other day my daughter called me to tell me the smoke alarms in our house were going off. She told me she had been cooking but there was nothing smoking so she was confused and felt it was a false…

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RYOBI 40 Volt Leaf Blower

By Robert Robillard

RYOBI 550CFM/125MPH Leaf Blower RY40407VNM Review By Ralf Mroz It’s hard to say which battery-operated tool has made the biggest difference on the Jobsite, in landscaping, or just home maintenance, but certainly, the blower is welcome and well-used.  On the Jobsite it’s used for general clean-up, to blow sawdust out of table saws, to move…

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Milwaukee LED Lights

By Robert Robillard

 My 3 Go-To LED Lights On The Jobsite   Milwaukee Rover LED Light The Coronavirus has had me staying home a lot more than I’m used to. We’ve all heard the saying idle hands is the devil’s workshop. I could not agree more, so I went looking for projects to work on here at home.…

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Using Sacrificial Foam Board To Break Down Sheet Goods

By Robert Robillard

Breaking Down Plywood With A Track Saw and Sacrificial Foamboard Ripping full sheets of plywood safely and accurately on the table saw can be a challenging balancing act, especially if you’re alone. Trying to hold a 60 lb. piece of plywood flat on a table saw while pushing it through the saw blade and trying…

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