RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander and ½-inch x 18-inch Cordless Belt Sander

By ralph mroz

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…

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Modifying A TV Cabinet

By Robert Robillard

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…

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RYOBI Nine-Inch Band Saw

By ralph mroz

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…

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RYOBI 10-inch Benchtop Drill Press

By ralph mroz

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…

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How To Soundproof A Ceiling And Wall

By Robert Robillard

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…

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SKIL’s Fixed/Plunge-Base Corded Router

By ralph mroz

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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Crescent APEX u-GUARD Non-Marring Covered Tools

By Robert Robillard

Crescent APEX u-GUARD Carpenters, plumbers, auto rebuilders, electricians, and many other trades workaround finished surfaces.  Whether it’s a finished cabinet, plumbing fixture, car detail, or chandelier, that last screw to be driven or nut to be tightened always has the potential of making trouble for us if our driver or tool slips into or rubs…

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Ryobi Power Scrubber

By John Peachey

Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless Power Scrubber Ryobi Power Scrubber cordless cleaning solutions can simplify the cleaning tasks of most weekend warriors.  Each scrubber is water-resistant and they each have their own strengths. The power scrubber cleaning solutions were invaluable when I spent my weekend cleaning our two stairways, our LL Bean Waterhog Doormats, and the…

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