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By Ethan Bickford Angle Finding Jig: Need to get a somewhat precise angle on a pilot hole or screw? Check out our quick and easy way for drilling precise holes, or installing screws at an certain angle. Take your speed-square and line up the 90 degree corner with the center line of the hole you…
IRWIN Marples Chisels Accomodates Three Trades Three new Marples bevel edge chisel lines will accommodate three distinct trades including finish carpentry / woodworking, construction and high-impact. I’ve been using these New IRWIN Marples Chisels for a few days and the fit and finish on them is great, the edge was super sharp out of the…
BORA T-bevel Provides Angle Measurement Versatility BORA®, a product division of Affinity Tool Works, introduces its new Adjustable Sliding T-bevel hand tool. Featuring a smooth sliding blade, the T-bevel can be accurately set to any angle from 0- to 180-degrees to measure new or duplicate existing angles. Making accurate woodworking and carpentry layouts, framing cuts…
IRWIN Magnetic Level Review: Box Beam 2550 Series I recently had the opportunity to try out the Irwin Magnetic Level 2550 series on the job-site. I used the 32″ and 72″ jamb kit levels to install a sliding glass door and a few pre-hung door units. The Irwin Magnetic Levels are the perfect team for hanging…
IRWIN SL300 One Handed Bar Clamps With Spreader Feature: I recently had the opportunity to test out and review IRWIN’s improved one-handed SL300 Quick Grip clamp. As a carpenter and someone who enjoys working with tools these one-handed or “pistol grip” clamps are perfect for getting things done safely, efficiently and with one hand. If…
Automatic Adjusting Vice Grips Review C.H. Hanson introduces its Automatic™ line of adjustable locking pliers and clamps, which are easier to use than traditional locking pliers on the market! C.H. Hanson recently re-Engineered their locking plier line for speed and power . They claim that their Automatic pliers are seven times faster, two times stronger…
Gerber Epic Knife Each week one lucky person will win a tool or accessory from one of the tool companies featured on my giveaway tab. Please take a moment to visit their site and make some recommendations for tool giveaways. This week’s winner of my weekly tool and accessory giveaway is Steven Prout from Clinton, Utah. Steven…
The Pulverizer Multi-Purpose Concrete & Demolition Tool Review The Pulverizer is a hand held solution for heavy-duty demolition projects for professionals, concrete form contractors and DIYers Jackson®, an Ames True Temper® brand and a leading manufacturer of non-powered, industrial-strength digging, striking and material handling products, recently sent me a Pulverizer to review. First Impression: The Pulverizer…
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