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Tools & Workshop
August 09, 2012 | Thursday
How To: Choose the Right Screw for the Right Job
Back in the day there were just two options, slotted or Phillips. You picked one, picked a length, and were good to g...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Tools & Workshop
August 08, 2012 | Wednesday
Quenching the Thirst for DIY
Working on a job site through a scorching, dusty summer day requires pacing and hydration, and now, perhaps for the f...
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JIM NASH
Tools & Workshop
August 07, 2012 | Tuesday
Lamon Luther: Reclaiming Lumber... and Lives
Compassion, faith, and hope are not intrinsically wired into the furniture business, but Lamon Luther, a fledgling ma...
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JANE DAGMI
Tools & Workshop
August 02, 2012 | Thursday
7 Essential Measuring Tools for Any Job
Besides "righty tighty, lefty loosey," there's one DIY phrase that nearly anyone can recite: Measure twice, cut once....
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CHRIS GARDNER
Tools & Workshop
July 27, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: The Saber Saw
For a saw that’s great on the curves, no workshop is complete without a good saber saw. CM_BVILANOTES-4 Tool Tip- Sab...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Tools & Workshop
July 25, 2012 | Wednesday
How Many Tools Does a Good Multi-Tool Need?
A century ago, knife-maker Wenger (of Swiss Army Knife fame) started a debate that only got louder in 1983 when Tim L...
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JIM NASH
Tools & Workshop
July 18, 2012 | Wednesday
How To: Match End Grain with Side Grain
As you may recall from science class as a kid, wood is a collection of fibers that run in the same direction. Basical...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Tools & Workshop
July 01, 2012 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Tool Tip: Claw Hammers
It’s been in every tool belt since the 16th century. The claw hammer is a must-have for driving and removing nails an...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Tools & Workshop
June 24, 2012 | Sunday
Top 5 Tool Buying Tips
Keep these helpful tips in mind when you're in the market to buy tools.
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BOB VILA
Tools & Workshop
June 14, 2012 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Tool Belts
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that a tool belt is just for pros! Even if you’re just doing quick jobs around the...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Tools & Workshop
June 13, 2012 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Drill Drivers
Did you know the right drill bit can make or break the job?LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON DRILL DRIVERS, or read text be...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Tools & Workshop
June 12, 2012 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Handsaws
With all the great power saws available today, the lowly handsaw has kind of faded into the background. But there are...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Tools & Workshop
June 11, 2012 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Screwdrivers
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Tools & Workshop
June 10, 2012 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Headlamps
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Tools & Workshop
June 05, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Clean Your Toolbox and Workshop
While spring is generally considered the month for cleaning windows, airing out the house, reorganizing the cupboards...
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CHRIS GARDNER
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