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DEWALT Rolling Miter Saw/Planer Stand, model DWX726 This miter saw stand is designed to fold up and roll around similar to a two wheeler dolly. The DEWALT Rolling Miter Saw And Planer Stand DWX726 has a three-position pneumatically assisted raising and lowering position and is easy to set up. The stand weighs 67 pounds and is…
Energy Saver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard Name of Product: Energy-saver a/k/a/Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector lamps Units: About 1.86 million Manufacturer: Philips Lighting Company of Somerset, N.J. Hazard: The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the…
> Image mcb.web.psi.ch/teaching/Teaching.gif Recognize A Teachable Moment A moment of educational opportunity: a time at which a person, especially a child, is likely to be particularly disposed to learn something or particularly responsive to being taught or made aware of something. I sometimes think that one of the most challenging and important skills of being…
Bosch DDS181-02 Compact Drill Driver Review: We’ve been using the Bosch DDS181-02 Compact Drill Driver , on the job-site for several months now and this is what we think: The Bosch DDS181-02 has good balance and fits very natural in my hand. The rubber grips are non-slip and there are no sharp edges on or…
EcoStud Track & Stud Framing System I first saw the EcoStud Track & Stud System at a trade show. I was intrigued it’s innovative and practical approach to solving interior, non-load bearing walls or partitions. EcoStud is made from 100% recycled resin (post-consumer and post-industrial content), and is ideal in moisture prone environments like basements…
This past month we gave away quite a few tools. the latest and most popular was a 20 volt DEWALT drill driver. The winner of this giveaway is Rob Ouellette from Ontario Canada. Congratulations Rob!!!!! I like the DEWALT drivers power to size ratio. It is way more powerful than my 18 volt drill but less the weight…
Innovation can be a good thing especially when it allows us to build, repair or replace with safer, stronger and better products. Here’s a few Innovative Home Improvement Products that have caught my eye this year: Marathon Flat Free Wheelbarrow Tire: You don’t have time to deal with flat tires and this Marathon flat free tire…
Auxiliary Table Saw Or Sacrificial Fence When I say Table Saw Auxiliary Fence or sacrificial fence I mean a wood fence that I can run a saw blade up against without damage and easily change out when I cut into it. An Table Saw Auxiliary Fence is incredibly valuable. It protects the facing of your table…
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