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Contractor Table Saws and Cabinet Saws 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Cabinet saws and contractor saws are quite similar in many ways, but there are a few outstanding differences that may affect your decision on which one to get for hobby work or set of home improvement...
Circular Saw Kickback 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Circular saws should only be used to cut material that is on supports. A common safety hazard is to place a piece of wood between sawhorses and activate the circular saw blade. Unfortunately, as the b...
How Do I Choose A Circular Saw Blade 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
The main rule of thumb for picking circular saw blades is to pick the right blade for the job. Some wood blades are designed only for certain types of situations. Use a ripping blade for an extended c...
Bandsaw Safety 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Those who rely on an automatic cutoff feature on your bandsaw are free to set up a large cutting job, and walk away. The auto cut-off feature stops the bandsaw blades once the job is done. Does your s...
Why Use A Laser Level? 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If you are in the beginning stages of your tool collection for drywall hanging, home improvements, or other do-it-yourself projects, consider adding a laser level to your kit sooner rather than later....
How Can I Get Better Results From My Tape Measure? 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
One of the best things you can do to help yourself when using a tape measure involves properly marking the surface you are measuring. Instead of making a straight line, it is far easier to make a "v" ...
What Are The "Extra Markings" On My Tape Measure? 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
A handy accessory for a tape measure is a "grease pen" or china marker. This comes in handy when you must measure around corners, at awkward angles, or any other tape measure situation where it is eas...
What Good Is A Measuring Wheel? 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Measuring wheels are used to get accurate readings for a wide range of applications, including laying concrete flooring, measuring square footage for real estate sales, even fence building. Why spend ...
Soldering Tool Safety 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Soldering safety guidelines always point out the hazards of flesh burns from molten solder and hot soldering gun tips. While this is an important safety aspect, ventilation and an awareness of the tox...
Soldering Tools: Iron Or Gun? 15 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Soldering irons and soldering guns are not interchangeable. These are two very different types of tools, mainly based on heat output and its control. A soldering gun has no real heat control other tha...
