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Soldering Clay
Keep a mound of modeling clay handy to your soldering equipment. You can use it to hold small pieces at odd angles to each ... |
 
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Spout-Nosed Wheelbarrow for the Easy Pouring of Concrete
Al Williamson of AlTim, Inc., shows Bob the new spout-nosed wheebarrow they have designed to make concrete and liquid pours ... |
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Story Poles
When you need to duplicate multiple measurements on a larger project, it can be helpful to use a length of 1x2 or similar ... |
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Stud Finding
Whether you are hanging bookshelves or breaking through the wall, you have got to know where the studs are inside it. There ... |
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The Plumb Bob
Fancy or simple, the plumb bob is a must for every tool box. |
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The Transit Level
The transit level is to plane surveying what the hammer is to nailing. |
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Thread Cleaning
If you need to cut a bolt to proper length, first thread the nut on, past the cut mark. After cutting, file- off sharp edges, ... |
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Thread Lube
Applying a little beeswax to the threads of wood screws can make driving them in much easier. The added lubricant can also ... |
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Tool Belts
Sometimes it's simple tricks that make home improvement easier, and safer. Tool belts are always a good idea, especially when ... |
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Tool Depreciation
The depreciation factor can help you out when you buy more expensive quality tools. A high-quality tool usually will ... |
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Tool Doubles
On jobs where you don't want to be held up, like felling trees away from home, consider having two chainsaws available. Make ... |
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Tool Features
Ask any pro, they will tell you that the key to a great project is not only having the right tool for the right job, it's also ... |
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Tool Moving
If you are working outside of your shop or garage, running for individual tools can slow down a project. Instead, stack all ... |
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Tool Purpose
Don't use a tool for anything other than its intended purpose. Using a wrench as a hammer may seem like a quick fix, but it ... |
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Tool Storage
Save time searching for your tools by organizing your workshop. Use your wallspace for good visibility and easy access. Open ... |
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Tool-Buying Decisions
Because of market competition, you won't go wrong most of the time if you go by price as a guide to quality when buying tools. ... |
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Tools and Gadgets for Independent Living
As we grow older, many of us begin to experience difficulty seeing, hearing, remembering, or getting around. As these changes ... |
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Top Gun
You can extend the the time it takes hot-melt glue to set by slightly pre-warming both the surfaces to be joined with a heat ... |
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Tote Trays
Just about all toolboxes have tote trays. Tote trays keep smaller tools and parts separate from larger ones. If a large ... |
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Tying Together a Modular Home
The second section to be secured of the four main house pieces is the first floor front section—including the front door. The ... |
