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Flashing A Window Rough Opening Leaks happen!! The best method to ensure that water leaks do not get in and under windows is to use window flashing tape. When combined with a sloped sill, a self-adhered, rubberized window flashing tape can create a continuious water barrier. One of the better flashing materials is DuPonts FelxWrap. As a carpenter I like this flashing because…
Milwaukee M18 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Review The folks at Milwaukee sent me their Milwaukee 2630-22 18 Volt Cordless Circular Saw Kit to review and evaluate. We took this saw to the shop and job site to test it out. First Impression: The M18 Lithium-ion circular saw weighs 8.5 pounds with the battery which is most…
Tool Gift Guides Shopping For Tools? Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after Black Friday. Created by companies to get folks to shop more online this day has become a real deal for online shoppers. If you follow my site you know that I often offer to you my thoughts on tools…
DEWALT HEPA Filter Dust Extractor Vacuum and Universal Connector System I’ve been using DEWALT HEPA vacuums for sometime now. I have one for the job-site and one dedicated to my miter saw in my shop. DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 The DEWALT HEPA Vacuum DWV012 was designed specifically to capture the worst types of dust: drywall sanding, concrete grinding,…
PANASONIC Dual Voltage Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools Panasonic recently expanded their line of Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools. The Tough Panasonic Dual Voltage Cordless Tools IP line now features products with new Dual Voltage Technology. What is Dual Voltage Technology? Dual Voltage technology allows you to select tools to be used as both 18-volt…
Milwaukee M18 1/4-Inch Hex Compact Impact Driver # 2652 Giveaway The folks at Milwaukee are offering one of my newsletter subscribers the chance to Win A Milwaukee M18 Fuel Impact Driver. The M18 impact is a fast, strong and durable professional grade impact driver and offers a battery fuel guage, accurate LED illumination, one-handed bit-loading and longer run-time. With 1,400 in. pounds of…
10 Gifts For The Contractor That Has Everything! . The holidays are around the corner and I’m betting you found this page because your looking for that that perfect gift for your PRO contractor, serious enthusiast or Do-It- Yourself er? Don’t fret ~ I’ve got you covered with my Holiday Tool Gift Guide . I’ve…
Comparing the Bosch GTA500 to the DEWALT DW7450 Table Saw Stand The folks at Bosch and DEWALT each provided me with their portable 10″ folding table saw stands to compare. We bought the stands into the shop as well as used them on the jobsite for three weeks each prior to writing this review. Bosch…
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