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The folks at Duo-Fast recently sent me one of their DF225C coil siding nailers to use and review. the DF225C is designed as a siding, decking and fencing nailer. Timing was perfect because we were starting a barn siding project and I used the nailer to install 1 7/8″ stainless steel, ring shank nails. First Impression: The…
Cost effective Multi-Tool Blade Blades: What’s your biggest pet peeve with your multi-tool? I bet it’s the cost of the replacement blades. Was I right? The problem I have is coughing up the $27.00 for a new bi-metal blade every-time I start a job. I recently came across a distributor of high quality replacement oscillating blades. …
Bosch MX30EC-21 Multi-X Oscillating Tool Bosch Power Tools recently released the MX30E Multi-X™ OscillatingTool, that is designed for a wide variety of cutting, grinding, scraping, and sanding applications. The Bosch MX30EC-21 Multi-X Oscillating Tool is the first Bosch oscillating tool to boast a tool-less accessory change lever, making it easier to attach or reposition the blade or accessories. The hands free tool…
IRWIN focuses on the Professional Woodworker and Finish Carpenter IRWIN a company with a history of quality tools but most often known for their iconic vice-grip tool and more recently their Quick-Grip clamp is now taking steps to become a major contender in the high end saw blade arena with the release of their IRWIN Marples…
Today I am flying to Venice, Italy to attend Irwins product launch media event. Ten publishers were invited, nine print and me. What an honor! Irwin is planning a release of a new line of IRWIN Marples Woodworking Series saw blades that are expecting to be a “game changer” for the woodworker and finish carpenter. Why Venice? …
BROAN and NuTone ULTRA Quiet Fans Allow Super Fast Installation BROAN® and NuTone® ULTRA™ Series Ventilation Fans and Fan/Lights that feature the fastest, easiest, most universal installation, saving contractors time and increasing their overall profitability. Operating at less than 0.3 Sones, no fan is quieter than the ULTRA fans which are available in both single- and multi-speed…
JET 14 Inch Band Saw Model 708115K Review I recently had the opportunity to review the JET 14 Inch Band Saw Model 708115K in my workshop. The new 14-inch band saw with enclosed stand allows a 6-inch re-saw capacity and a 13-1/2-inch cutting capacity. The JET 14 Inch Band Saw 708115K measures 68″ by 26″ by 19″…
Keen Work Boots Industrial Grade The folks at Keen recently sent me and my crew two of their industrial grade construction work boots to review and evaluate. I have to be honest, I’ve always known Keen as an eco-friendly, outdoorsy hiking and sandal type of shoe and never in my wildest dreams thought they made construction…
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