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Best Step Ladder – You Choose

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Are you in the market for a new step ladder?  If so then beware, you might be surprised at how many choices you’ll be confronted with when choosing the best [...]

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How to Make a Center Line Jig

Center Line Jig

In this video tip I teach you how to build a center line jig. With this jig you can mark the center of any size board, whether it’s a 2×4…

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Blade Cleaning Video

Blade Cleaning

Today’s video tip is all about blade cleaning, specifically the blades from your power saws, such as circular saws, table saws, miter saws, etc. To show you, I’ve removed the…

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Drilling Pilot Holes in Wood Trim

Drill a pilot hole in wood trim

Here is a quick video tip showing a simple technique for drilling pilot holes in wood trim.

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Chainsaw Sharpening

Chainsaw Sharpening

Here is a quick video tip on chainsaw sharpening. The first question to ask yourself is, “when should I sharpen my blade?” While using the chainsaw you’ll see signs that [...]

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Nails per Pound

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So you’re starting a new project.  You’ve done the proper planning and have your materials list all figured out.  Amongst all the other items on your list there are some [...]

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How to Scribe and Cut Irregular Shapes for a Perfect Fit

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So, you need to cut the surface of an object so that it will butt up against the surface of another.  Easier said than done when the surface you’re butting [...]

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Power Tools – A Buyer’s Guide to Making the Best Purchase

If you find yourself doing similar tasks repeatedly by hand, you may want to consider investing in a power tool that can get the job done quicker and with less [...]

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