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FEIN Multi-Purpose Oscillating Blades FEIN was the first and continues to be the benchmark in oscillating tools. Recently they came out with a new series of blades called FEIN Multi-Mount Blades. First Impression: I’ve been using FEIN blades for a long time and only recently started using another brand because of fit and price. The…
Milwaukee M18 LED Flood Light Review Everyone knows I love lumen. Last spring I visited with the folks at Milwaukee to check out their new M18 offerings. Many of these items are now available in the stores and one in particular that I like is their Milwaukee M18 LED Flood Light 2361-20. First Impression: With…
How to Build A Cedar Privacy Screen The Privacy Screen for this deck installation went well and the client was pleased with the finished product. BEFORE PHOTO AFTER PHOTO Installing The Deck Privacy Screen We build our privacy panels in the shop and transported them to the jobsite. See how we made these panels. To…
Image: portal.duf.hu Dear fellow contractors and small business people . . . How do you answer your phone? Who answers your phone? How soon do you return phone calls? What does your voice mail say? Phone Etiquette Your company’s telephone reception service is often the very first contact your customers have with you. It…
Image: Concord Lumbers “on the level.” Diagram using Forester Moulding’s Custom Series – Fairhaven Mantel Designing Built In Bookcases A fireplace is the focal point of any room. If you are looking for a great way to dress up the look your room, consider having bookcases and a custom mantle installed. In the finish carpentry…
Below is the original bookcases that I removed prior to building and installing a custom mantle. Stock Size Mantle vs. Semi-Custom Mantles Many fireplaces built in today’s homes are of a standard size and easily accept a catalog purchased mantle. These mantles usually come shipped in a box in three pieces. The three pieces are…
Image: http://www.greenberg-art.com/ Tips On Organizing Is Your Business Paper Work Chaotic? Are you always late with proposals? Do you lose important paperwork? Do you feel overwhelmed when it comes to paying bills, and other business paperwork? Here’s some tips to be more organized. Now that my new office is up and running I decided to…
Having a Dedicated Sanding Station in the Shop and on the Job-site A day hardly goes by in the workshop when I don’t need to sand something. Whether it be parts before finishing or fine tuning a piece of trim, I’m always sanding something. A few months ago the nice folks at RIDGID sent me…
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