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Advanced Wall Framing Many builders use too many wall studs in their corners, sometimes tripling up on studs to create the corner and adequate nailers for wallboard. The problem with this is that the triple studs do not perform as well thermally as fiberglass insulation does. T-Wall Intersection: Others carpenters and builders deal with this…
DEWALT DW0811 Self Leveling 360 Degree Line and Vertical Line We recently had the opportunity to use and review the DEWALT 360 Combo Laser Level DW0811. Laser levels are becoming more and more popular in the residential and commercial construction world these past few years. As a remodeling tool, laser levels save time and improve…
Paslode Hassle Free, No Cost, No Questions, 2 Year Service Promise The folks at Paslode just upped the ante in customer service, big-time, with the introduction of their NEW Paslode 2 Year Service Promise. Let’s face it, second only to a tool going off line contractors absolutely hate having to bring a tool in…
Stanley TwinTec 27-In-One Tool Wrench The people at Stanley have introduced a device that could dramatically reduce the number of tools for the occasional DIY-er. The Stanley TwinTec Adjustable Ratcheting Wrench is advertised as a 27-in-one tool, replacing the need for 26 sockets and 1 ratchet. Its potential to save time and effort for…
DeWALT DW03050 165′ Laser Distance Measure Review Technology is helping people perform their jobs more efficiently in many industries. Including building and remodeling. The DeWALT 165′ Laser Distance Measure is no exception. First Impression A solid little electronic device with a lot of rubber over-mold and is well sealed against dust and water (turns out…
Festool Track Saw TS 55 REQ Track saws are somewhat of a specialty tool so I’m going to preface this review with this: Why A Track Saw? Clean cuts. Safe, clean and fast, solo ripping or crosscutting of sheet goods. Glue ready joints in 1-1/2” hardwood counter-tops. Long angled cuts in sheet goods. Clean cuts.…
Ridgid R040SCA Roofing Cutter Review The folks at Ridgid sent me their Ridgid R040SCA Roofing Cutter to test out and review. I was interested in reviewing this tool for the fact I have never used one or seen one before. After reading Ridgid’s write up on this tool I immediately thought this is a wrist…
Bookcases and Wall Trim with Radiator Obstructions I have looked at many potential jobs in which people wishing to have built in bookcases or flat or raised panel wainscoting installed. You do not have to settle by building a bookcase around radiators. any times the radiator can be moved or recessed in the floor. Leaving…
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