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Zero Tolerance 0357BW Folding Knife Review As a remodeling contractor, backpacker, outdoor enthusiast, and daily carrier of a pocket knife I’m a fan of pocket knives and always appreciate a useful, well made, and functional knife when I see one. I’m a big fan of Kershaw knives and about a year ago became hooked on…
Danner Steel Yard Work Boot Review By Chris Ermides I bought my first pair of Danner boots about 25 years ago: the widely known Mountain Lights. I was a school teacher at the time so it was a particularly large purchase given my salary then. But I’d heard they were durable and comfortable, so I made the…
RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander The RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander is a valuable addition to any shop or jobsite. Tools, both hand tools and power tools, can be divided into two classes depending on their relationship to the workpiece. Hand-held tools: all hand tools, circular saws, electric drills, and so on, are held by the operator…
Installing A Wall Mounted TV On An Existing Cabinet A client recently asked me if we could modify their existing tv cabinet to accommodate a larger tv. The problem was that this cabinet was built between two stairs and columns. The client wanted a tv that was 2 to 3 times larger than their existing…
RYOBI 9” Benchtop Band Saw Review The RYOBI Nine-Inch Benchtop Band Saw for Those Time When You Can’t Stick to the Straight and Narrow It’s safe to say that most of the wood cutting that most carpenters do is along straight lines with a circular, miter, track or even recip saw. But life’s not all…
Every Contractor and DIYer Needs One The RYOBI 10-inch Benchtop Drill Press with EXACTLINE Laser Alignment System (model DP103L) is a solution to a common problem. Every contractor and DIYer has to occasionally drill holes at a precise angle, and doing so by hand is all but impossible. By hand, you have to hold the…
Installing Resilient Sound Isolation Wall and Ceiling Clips It sure is a noisy world out there. When folks think about residential noise control or soundproofing, They typically are looking to absorb sound or dealing with echo & reverberation problems. This article will show you how to soundproof a ceiling and wall using KINETICS™ Wood-Frame Ceiling Hanger…
SKIL’s Fixed/Plunge-Base Router Hits the Center of the Market Carpentry can be roughly divided into three main segments, and the SKIL’s Fixed/Plunge-Base Corded Router and sister table and bits can be used in all of them. Not only is it a complete starter set for those new to a router, but it will provide a…
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