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Holding Out for the Best Framing Hammer
Arguably one of the oldest tools known to humanity is the hammer—the irony being that we are still trying to coming up with new ways to improve it. While it might be a prehistoric tool, there is no way...
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Milwaukee Cordless Caulk Gun Review 2641-21CT
The Milwaukee Cordless caulk gun runs on the M18 RedLithium battery platform and is designed to apply both caulk and other tube or cartridge-based adhesives. With 950 lbs. of force at tip of your...
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Milwaukee Bucket Wrap and Parachute Bag Organizers
Milwaukee Bucket Wrap Organizer Milwaukee is expanding with the new M18 Fuel…. wait, no, that’s not right at all. While it seems like it’s been a while since Milwaukee has announced any new power tools...
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New DeWalt Construction Nailers On The Way
New DeWalt Construction Nailers Aim to Reduce Recoil The latest DeWalt construction nailers are hoping to get your attention with a few new features to make framing, siding, and roofing jobs a little...
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Bostitch Anti-Vibe Hammer Tacker
One of the leading causes of injury on the jobsite caused by long term exposure is vibration. It doesn’t care how strong you are or how good your grip is, it just slowly works on joints until they...
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Ridgid MobilAir 8-Gallon Gas Compressor
We’ve come a long way in the restoration of the Parker Street neighborhood of Lakeland, Florida, but gaps still exist in the infrastructure. Sometimes there’s no access to electricity in the homes we...
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SawStop Jobsite Table Saw Review JSS-MCA
It was during a time when I was in-between table saws that I first read about SawStop technology. Its safety features quickly impressed me as did the build quality of the tool. While I liked the...
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DeWalt DW45RN Coil Roofing Nailer
Like its cousin the framing nailer, the roofing nailer has increased the speed of construction work 8 to 10 fold. But unlike the framing nailer’s collated nail stick, most roofing nailers like the new...
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How to Use a Roofing Nailer Like a Pro
With the rare exceptions of Spanish tile or metal, asphalt shingles top off the majority of residential buildings. These shingles are held in place with short, wire-collated, flat-headed roofing nails...
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Ridgid R175RNF Coil Roofing Nailer
The last time we talked about roofing nailers, I told you that although there’s more variation among them than framing nailers, there’s still not a ton of differentiation. But it’s the weight that...
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DeWalt Laser Distance Measure Line Expands with Tool Connect
DeWalt has recently introduced three models of laser distance measurer. With a variety of features that support a range of leveling and layout applications, the new DeWalt Laser Distance Measure models...
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DAP DynaFlex Ultra Window and Door Sealant
Nearly every building professional and DIYer is familiar with DAP products. Their Alex Caulk is one of the most popular brands of sealant sold at big box stores nationwide. We’ve also reviewed DAP...
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Installing Radiant Barrier in a Shop Using AtticFoil
To solve the problem of a very hot work environment, we set about installing radiant barrier in a shop using AtticFoil. We chose AtticFoil for several reasons, including the fact that they manufacture...
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PacTool Snapper Shear Pro
Cut Hardie Board With Your Drill and the Snapper Shear Pro At the 2019 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas we got a sneak peek demo of the PacTool Snapper Shear Pro. This $99 power tool accessory fits...
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Metabo 6.5-in Metal Cutting Track Saw – MKS 18 LTX 58 Circular Saw
The Metabo MKS 18 LTX 58 6.5-in Metal Cutting Circular Saw looks like a tweaked version of their KS 18 LTX 57 saw. It’s also a cordless metal-cutting track saw. Let that sink in for a minute! For metal...
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Everwin Joist Hanger Nailer
The light and compact Everwin Joist Hanger Nailer fits in tighter spaces than its competitors and improves upon manual metal framing hardware installation by a long shot. We’re using it to construct a...
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DeWalt 20V Cordless Roofing Nailer DCN45RN
DeWalt DCN45RN Perfect for Small Jobsite Applications DeWalt has added a cordless roofing nailer to its 20V Max battery platform. They designed the DCN45RN 20V Max 15° cordless coil roofing nailer for...
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Polyglass Polystick XFR Self-Adhering Fire-Resistant Roof Underlayment
Protect Your Roofing from Weather Extremes The Polyglass Polystick XFR is a dual-purpose fire-resistant and self-adhered waterproofing underlayment featuring the proprietary Burn-Shield technology....
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Makita 18V Cordless Metal Shears
Makita Releases Metal Shear Lineup for Tradesmen Makita has added to the line of 18V cordless metal shears designed to tackle a variety of materials across a variety of trades. The lineup now also...
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Ironclad Work Gloves Review
If you work with your hands, you know you need to take care of them. Why not protect them and make your job easier? Ironclad Work Gloves come designed specifically for the tasks you do. We took a...
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