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Bosch T102D3 3 Inch 6 TPI Polypropylene High Carbon Steel Jig Saw Blades Bosch now is offering four new T-shank jigsaw blades to cut plastics, polymers and Plexiglas. This is great news for exterior carpenters who use alot of PVC trim. Unlike wood, PVC melts, dulls standard blades and needs to be deburred. The problem with cutting…
Advanced Corner Framing Many framers these days have changed the way they frame their corners. Historically framers have over built corners, headers and walls. Framing energy efficient corners means using less wood in the corners and allowing room for insulation. Exterior corners as well as interior partition walls that meet exterior walls are typical spots that…
Best Practice: Pre-Construction Mock Ups As a carpenter and remodeler I know all too well that getting the smallest detail wrong on a project can cost me alot of money or set the job back weeks at a time. Knowing this has sold me on the idea that making a pre construction mock up for…
Installing Polyurethane Decorative Millwork When your looking to define the character of your homes architectural detail or simply trying to match old details installing decorative Fypon millwork is a viable option. Fypon Polyurethane foam decorative millwork is the perfect choice for either interior or exterior applications and is one brand I use because they offer a wide…
Imaging Thermometer Infrared technology is increasingly present in mainstream the remodeling and building industry. Infrared, is radiation similar to visible light, but with a slightly longer wavelength. It has less energy than red light – which is the lowest energy light the human eye can perceive. Visible light is emitted by objects at a very high temperature,…
Is Your Home Protected From An Earthquake? Earthquakes can cause major property damage to your home and its contents, that damage can lead to serious injuries or even death for occupants. It is important to take steps to protect your home from an earthquake. Recently the New England area had a small earthquake that measured 4.5…
Milwaukee® Introduces Torpedo Levels for Electricians and Plumbers Milwaukee Tool recently came up with a 10-inch Torpedo Level designed for the electricians and a 10-inch Reaming Torpedo Level for plumbers. Both Milwaukee torpedo levels take into account the specific applications that users need. Milwaukee Torpedo Levels Tim Albrecht, vice president of hand tools,…
KEEN Utility introduces KEEN.Welt Utility Work Boot The folks at Keen have been working hard to produce a work utility boot that is both durably, comfortable and will last the test of time on the job site and I think they finally did it. Say hello to the KEEN Welt Work Boots. They…
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