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Bosch 12V cordless jigsaw JS120 Review The jigsaw design started in 1946 when a Albert Kaufman installed a blade on his wife’s sewing machine. The very first portable jig saw was introduced the very next year under the name Lesto Jigsaw. 7-years later Bosch acquired Lesto and since then, Bosch, has continued to lead and…
SKILSAW Sidwinder 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw Review Early in my carpentry career I own two power saws: a circular saw and a reciprocating saw. Much later as my two tool arsenal grew, and I became more experienced, I ended up buying a table saw, jigsaw, routers and all kinds of other tools. Back then circular…
Arborwear Cedar Flex Pants Review It is ineffably sad but undeniably true that most contractors buy the cheapest pants possible mostly because they feel like pants don’t hold up to the work they do. They would rather spend their money on cheap pants than risk destroying higher priced “so-called,” durable work-pants. The folks at Arborwear…
M18 FUEL 4-1/2” / 5” Kit (2783-22) Review Milwaukee Tool just released the first cordless M18 FUEL Grinder 2783-22 with a rapid stop braking feature and kickback-reducing clutch solution, increasing job-site safety for grinder uses. The M18 FUEL 4-1/2” / 5” Braking Grinder has a built in brake that stops the grinder wheel in under…
The Full Guide on How to Become a Licensed Carpenter Image Source As with every contractor license, there are certain requirements and steps that need to be fulfilled in order to become a licensed carpenter. License requirements might include prior experience, a training certificate, or…
Summer Homes: Protect Your Investment As we near the end of summer, lots of people are saying “see ya later” to their vacation homes. Yes, it’s sad but true – some of us have to go back to the real world. I have a few friends who are always asking for tips when it comes…
Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Fan 0886-20 Review Recently Milwaukee released a new M18 cordless tool, the Milwaukee M18 Jobsite Fan. At first I questioned whether this was a tool worth reporting on, then I started to think about the many times I have worked in attics, crawl spaces and other humid and hot areas that I…
DEWALT 20V Cordless Miter Saw Review DEWALT just released their DEWALT 20V Cordless 7 1/4 Inch Miter Saw DCS361. The DCS361 offers is designed to provide a portable, and convenient solution to general contractors and remodelers for cutting applications involving: Trim installation Flooring work Cutting 2x material Power The DCS361 spins at 3750 RPM and makes, on…
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