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Published on February 11th, 2022
No matter how fancy power tools get, there will always be a legitimate place for hand tools in construction, DIY and...Continue Reading
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Simple Canadian Tool Ensures Square Cuts
Updated on July 8th, 2021
If you’re planning to build a deck, dock or shed, there’s a $20 tool you need to know about There it is upside...Continue Reading
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A Rotary Saw Power Tool can Cut you out of Tight Renovat...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
When it comes to successful renovations, there are a few tools designed to be especially useful for getting you out of...Continue Reading
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POWER TOOLS: Cordless Miter Saws Get Good + Miter Joint ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down to tools, and one particular kind of tool makes building...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
CIRCULAR SAWS: Tips on Choosing One You’ll Love
Published on February 23rd, 2024
A long time ago my neighbour, Norm, needed help The asphalt roof on his summer place just down the road from where I...Continue Reading
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CORDLESS TOOLS: Three New Kinds You’ve Probably Ne...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world New stuff is expensive and exclusive...Continue Reading
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4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Today’s Saw Blades
Published on November 3rd, 2023
While it’s true that the best saws in the world are only as good as the blades they spin, that’s just part of...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
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As a builder, your body is an essential part of your business That’s why the prevailing attitude towards safety...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What’s the best circular saw for building furniture I’m a newbie woodworker, my budget is tight but...Continue Reading
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Published on November 2nd, 2022
Over the decades I’ve seen various chainsaw sharpening systems in action, but the one I want to tell you here is the...Continue Reading