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Today Bosch announced a new line of heavy-duty 18V high-torque impact wrenches. At just 6.7 lb. with 10” head length, the IWTH180-01, HTH181-01 and HTH182-01 offer 500 ft. lb. of max torque – powerful, lightweight, fast and durable. HIGH-TORQUE IMPACT WRENCHES All three models feature a true flat-anvil design to provide easy installation and removal…
Husqvarna 555 and 562 XP Chain Saws Husqvarna, a world leader in outdoor power equipment for forestry, lawn and garden care, has developed two new professional chain saws. The new 555 and 562 XP chain saws will change the way the industry classifies best-in-class. These powerful saws boast a sleek and slender product design.…
PORTER CABLE Random Orbital Sander 97455 Review PORTER-CABLE recently sent me their Low Profile Random Orbital Sander #97455 to evaluate. I had heard that this sander had a new and improved “ENDURATECH™ ” motor technology. This technology is supposed to improve productivity, durability and control of the tool. I was curious to see if it lived up…
PermaBase BRAND Cement Board PermaBase® BRAND Cement Board is a rigid substrate made of Portland cement, aggregate and glass mesh that provides an exceptionally hard, durable surface and is able to withstand prolonged exposure to moisture. PermaBase is a nice product to use as a backer board when installing tile. Using a solid and secure…
How Fresh is yours? Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is important to the comfort, health, and lifestyle of every family. But many people don’t give the air quality in their home a second thought – even when there’s a “funny smell” or illness. Cleaning your air filter on a regular basis (every 2-4 weeks) is…
Mahogany Porch Railing and Balusters This method is useful for making porch and deck railings. For this project I prefer using the pre-molded mahogany railing and often use it for both the top and bottom horizontal railing. I use this method to cut my mahogany balusters. This allows me to make multiple and consistently sized…
This week I was rebuilding a porch and needed to make 20 porch balusters all the same size. this article is about cutting deck balusters so they are all the exact same size! Cutting Porch Balusters: 1. Make a stop block that is 2-3″ higher than the miter saw cutting table. 2. Screw your miter…
New Furnace and Boiler Buying Tips If you live in the North or a cold climate you most likely spend two-thirds of the time heating. Furnaces typically last 15 to 20 years but after 10-12 years they are inefficient. When considering replacing a heating system, furnace or boiler, it’s important not to look just at…
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