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Let it Breathe
Let it Breathe
Be sure to frequently check the air filters on your tools. Clogged filters can choke an engine and many filters can be cleaned ...
Loose Bolts
Loose Bolts
If vibration causes nuts to constantly work loose, first add a lock washer, if it doesn't have one. Or, if there is room on ...
Loose Wire Fix
Loose Wire Fix
Wiring that falls out of its routing on equipment or trailers has a tendency to get torn off. Metal clips work to solve this ...
Maintaining Small Engines
Maintaining Small Engines
We depend on small engines to do a variety of jobs in the yard. The Fix-It Club knows how to keep them in top condition.
Make Mulch
Make Mulch
Chippers are a valuable addition to the yard power tool arsenal. They can turn brush piles, branches, woody debris and other ...
Manual Storage
Manual Storage
If you have manuals for tools and equipment scattered throughout your shop, basement or garage, putting them all in one place ...
Matching Blades
Matching Blades
Never use the wrong type of blade in your circular saw. Always match the type and rpm rating of blade to the material being cut.
Miter Saw
Miter Saw
The miter saw is one of the most versatile and accurate tools you can add to your workshop. You can pivot the blade over the ...
Miter Support
Miter Support
When you cut longer pieces, miter saws are best used with supports on both sides. One way is to cut in a drop-down section ...
Mixing Technique
Mixing Technique
Using a power drill and paddle attachment mechanizes the job of stirring paint, but it can cause splatters. One way to solve ...
Mower Rescue
Mower Rescue
The most common cause of annual mower repairs results from leaving gas or gas-oil mix inside the engine's tank and carburetor ...
Part Pick-Up
Part Pick-Up
If you will be building something which uses small parts produced on your tablesaw, you can let your shop vacuum pick up the ...
Part Vibration
Part Vibration
Several methods are available for dealing with screws that tend to vibrate loose on covers of equipment such as chainsaws. One ...
Parts Finder
Parts Finder
Once a small part gets lost in grass or on floors, you can waste a lot of time looking for it. To find it quickly, put a nylon ...
Planer-Joiner
Planer-Joiner
Professional woodworkers buy quality tools capable of precision adjustments. Two tools which give them a leg up are the ...
Pneumatic and Palm Nailers
Pneumatic and Palm Nailers
Air-driven nailing tools are not just for building professionals. No matter what type of work you do, there are models ...
Pocket Door Installation
Pocket Door Installation
Gilson Novaes from Gilson Interiors uses a bullet-nail gun to install a steel plate directly to the concrete floor for the ...
Power Edgers
Power Edgers
Lawn edging should be performed at regular intervals to maintain a neat appearance. Power edgers can be adjusted to make ...
Power Mixer
Power Mixer
When power mixing, reduce the splattering by putting the container in a large trash bag.
Power Paint Sprayer
Power Paint Sprayer
Use a power sprayer to cut days off your next big exterior paint job. Apply a thin coat first as a primer, using even, steady ...
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