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New SKIL Octo Multi-Finishing Sander Is Best Under Pressure New sander features Pressure Control Technology for optimal finish With the do-it-yourselfer in mind, SKIL Power Tools launches the 7302 Octo Multi-Finishing Sander. Its compact size, easy-to-use features and eight assorted attachments make it the perfect choice when a project calls for smooth, finished surfaces…
The Winner Of Weekly Tool Giveaway Is ……… This week’s winner of my weekly tool and accessory giveaway is Charlotte Parscal from Lompoc, CA. Charlotte is a regular email subscriber / reader and commenter to this site. Congratulations Charlotte. Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured…
NEW ROCKWELL 3RILL TRIPLE-FUNCTION 12-VOLT DRIVER IS LEADER IN ITS CLASS The Rockwell® 12V LithiumTech™ 3-in-1 3RILL™. Will give contractoras and homeowners a cool option to upgrade their power tools or buy one tool that takes the place of three. The 3-in-1 3RILL™ has 800 in.-lbs. of torque and a 2-speed drill/driver, screwdriver with…
What Can A Landscape Architect Do For Me? The technical definition of Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor and public spaces to achieve environmental, socio-behavioral, and/or aesthetic outcomes. It involves the systematic investigation of existing social, ecological, and geological conditions and processes in the landscape, and the design of interventions that will produce the…
2011 Energy Efficient Building Products Federal Tax Credit: The “Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act” (H.R. 4853) signed into law on December 17, 2010, extended the federal credit for certain residential energy products for one year at reduced levels from the 2009-2010 credit. I have summarized the credits below: Products: The credit covers…
Fagor America Inc. Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard Name of Product: Fagor Refrigerators Units: About 1,400 Importer: Fagor America Inc., of Lyndhurst, N.J. Hazard: The refrigerator’s control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Fagor America has received 19 reports of incidents, including two reports of fires resulting in damage to…
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) crib safety standards. The new mandatory federal standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs as mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 200 8 (CPSIA) is the first update to in nearly 30 years and these new rules are expected to usher in a safer generation of cribs.…
Reduce Wood-shop Sanding Dust Dust created during the sanding process may contain toxic materials such as isocyanates, lead, chromium, and silica that are harmful to the lungs and nervous system. Workshop Dust Extraction And Sanders Using a HEPA vacuum connected to your sanding tools can significantly reduce the harmful dust. Many woodworking shops have dust…
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