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RYOBI 18V Handheld Tile/Masonry Saw RYOBI has just released their 5-inch cordless 18V Handheld Tile/Masonry Saw (Model PBLHTS01B), part of their 18V ONE+ lineup. It joins the earlier RYOBI corded handheld tile/masonry saw with a 4-inch blade. This new tool brings RYOBI into the cordless tile/masonry saw fold, a relatively new class of tool. The…
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Ridgid 8-inch Wet Tile Saw The Ridgid 8-inch Wet Tile Saw (model R4041S) is a tool that all Type 2 (skilled DIYers) and Type 3 (general contracting pro) tradespersons will want. Both of these trades types do tile work from occasionally to several times a year. In fact, this saw has received praise from many…
Custom Wood Shaper Table| Using Rockler Components In my workshop, I use my wood shaper primarily to mill frame and panel doors and sometimes wainscotting panels. To do this precisely, and work safer, I use sliding sleds that are indexed into the miter slot. I’ve encountered some quality issues when milling long stock, for example…
How to Refinish a Mahogany Deck | 4 Steps As a carpenter, I install my share of screen porches, decks, and stairs, and while the trend is leaning towards composite decking there are still a fair amount of folks who like Mahogany and Ipe decking. One of the most often asked questions I get on…
Diamondback “Dos Clavos” 701 Vest System By Dan Shaw The first tool belt I ever owned was a second-hand “Grossman Lumber” canvas work apron, circa 1978, when I was about 5 years old. I used this belt every time I’d help my dad around the house with that weekend’s home improvement project. I carried a…
Bott SMARTVAN Van Rack and Storage Solution I’m a big believer in modular storage and tool organization. It saves time and is, as important as the tools, that are used to get the job done. A lot of contractors don’t consider time wasted looking for tools and accessories in their trucks and vans. As contractors…
CAT 60V 21” Mower The Cat® Self-Propelled Walk Behind Mower (model DG671) is a good example of the increasing availability of powerful 60-volt cordless power tools. In fact, it might not be too much to say that these days 60 volts is the new 20 volts. With the increased voltage of course comes increased power,…
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