The June 2015 issue of Popular Mechanics lists the Rockwell Tools BenchJaws hands-free bench vise as a good vise in their “Know Your Vises” article, specifically for construction and remodeling.
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When it comes to power tools, the cordless drill is the undisputed champion of the world. It’s the most popular portable power tool ever produced, and the very first power tool most people purchase.
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But what exactly is a brushless motor, and what are its benefits? To fully understand this new technology, let’s take a quick look at the existing technology: brushed motors.
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Premium decking like select grades of redwood and cedar rate a premium installation with hidden fasteners. They’re more expensive and take longer than nailing. But the result is handsome wood grain unblemished by nails, screws, splits, stray hammer blows, or deep nail holes that collect water and foster rot where contractors use pneumatic guns.
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The oscillating multi-tool, once considered a specialty item, is now an indispensable part of every pro contractor’s tool arsenal. And while homebuilders and remodelers may have been the first to embrace this versatile power tool, workers across all trades have since discovered the benefits of owning a multi-tool, including tile setters, drywallers, painters, flooring installers, siding and roofing contractors, trim carpenters, cabinetmakers, even plumbers and electricians.
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Unlike sloped roofs and overlapped siding that shed weather, decks take the elements face first. From searing sun to ice and snow, the constant exposure can cause rotting, warping, cupping, and bare-feet hazards like raised nail heads and splinters.
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by O’Neill Williams You’re the neighbor down the street asking to go fishing and you’re adamant that, since he’s a…
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Corral loose balls in your garage with this DIY garage Bungee Bin project!
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Many garages do more than shelter a car. They’re packed with utilities, washer and dryer, home shop, yard and garden tools, plus overflow storage that won’t fit anywhere else. Building rugged, 3/4-inch plywood storage bins can solve the crowding and clutter. And you can tailor the assembly to build one that’s just right for your space.
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The difficult part with laminates is choosing from a huge range of materials. The easy part, specially with click-together products, is laying the floor. It needs some cutting at the edges, but there’s an impressive list of things you don’t have to do- like nailing, sanding, staining or sealing. It’s down; you’re done.