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Bosch FNS138-23 23 Gauge 1-3/8-Inch Pin Nailer Review The folks at Bosch recently sent us their Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer FNS138-23 to review and evaluate. What’s The Hype With Pin Nailers? Pin nailers seem to be getting more and more popular with woodworkers and trim carpenters and there is a good reason for it.…
Bosch Half Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander OS50VC ReviewBosch 1/2 Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander The folks at Bosch recently sent us their Bosch Half Sheet Orbital Finishing Sander to review and evaluate. This tool is a bit niche but the perfect sander for woodworkers, furniture makers, mill-shops and carpenter folks like me who build wainscoting or …
Father’s Day Gift Ideas Before you go out and buy another neck tie for Father’s Day stop and think about what you’re guy really wants and needs . . . now I realize that is a loaded question, but what do all guys really want or need? No it’s not a blonde girlfriend,…
Milwaukee M12 Driver Guest Post: Jeff Kirk The first tool from Milwaukee that I’ve gotten the chance to review is the Milwaukee M12 FUEL 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver, model number 2453-22. My first impression was this is driver is bigger than other 12 volt impact drivers on the market but it did not disappoint me…
Bosch Revamps Grinders I was recently asked to cut four old structural “Lally columns” out of a house and replace them with new columns. (The term Lally column refers to a round, thin walled structural steel column oriented vertically to provide support to structural spans. A Lally column is filled with concrete to prevent buckling.…
Controlling Dust At The Job Site A good dust control strategy is essential to being a professional contractor and keeping your customer happy throughout a construction project. I’ve learned early on that learning how to control remodeling dust by keeping it out of the air and non-remodeled portion of your clients home is often more…
Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion 1/4 – inch Hex, Impact Driver – Model # 25618-01 By Josh Bordenca The Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion Impact Driver, model number 25618-01, is Bosch’s fastening driver. This 2,800 RPM/3,200 BPM, 125 foot-pound of torque driving machine will have you cruising fasteners home all day long. This impact driver has even claimed the title of…
Bosch L-BOXX 3D Customizable Storage Compartment As a professional re-modeler/finish carpenter I find the best use of my tools, fasteners, and glues begins with efficient storage. I find that I am constantly using over a dozen different types and sizes of fasteners ranging from nails to screws, washer, and other parts. Every fastener has multiple boxes and storage and organization can…
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