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Paslode T250A 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer Review Paslode has a great reputation for cordless and pneumatic nailers. They recently send me one of their Paslode T250A-F16 16-gauge angled finish nailer to review. This pneumatic finish nailer is the only angled finish nailer on the market and has been touted to be smaller and lighter…
How To Install Astragal Wainscoting Molding I recently installed some astragal molding to a wall in a bathroom to simulate wainscoting. This is often called faux wainscoting. This article will discuss how to install astragal wall molding. Determine Panel Spacing The first step is to lay out the equal number of panels on the wall. A…
Photo: Scalloped shingles on porch roof side wall. Replacing Scalloped Shingle Siding I have a job coming up that necessitates us to replace approx 175 scalloped cedar shingles, this article details how to make scalloped shingle siding. Scalloped shingles are also called Fish scale, or circle siding – siding shaped like the round overlapping scales…
Fiberon Horizon Decking Expands Fiberon®, a leading manufacturer of composite and PVC decking, railing and fencing products, is ramping up production of its game changer Fiberon Horizon Decking product line. Fiberon Horizon Due to the overwhelming demand for Horizon™ decking with patent-pending PermaTech™ innovation, Fiberon is adding manufacturing capabilities at both its facilities in New London,…
How To Choose The Correct Extension Cord Choosing the correct extension cord is important to tool and job-site safety. Power tool requirements vary for different tool applications. Using the wrong extension cord can cause hidden damage to a tool or even worse -create a fire hazard. When choosing the correct extension cord look for cords…
Craftsman MiterMate 10” Compound Miter Saw Review Finish carpenters do not have problems cutting and fitting crown molding but Do-It-Yourselfer’s do! Craftsman has a new 10″ compound miter saw called the Miter Mate that is designed to take the guess work out of crown molding corners and angle cuts. They recently sent me a Miter…
VIKA Twofold™ 2 in 1 Workbench / Scaffold Anyone who has used a scaffold knows they are superior for work productivity and comfort when compared to using a step ladder. The folks at VIKA Twofold™ recently send me their TwoFold 2-in-1 Workbench and Scaffold to evaluate. The VIKA Twofold Workbench is a portable, collapsible scaffold…
PORTER-CABLE® LAUNCHES HEAVY-DUTY 15 AMP CIRCULAR SAW PORTER-CABLE® recently introduced its new heavy-duty 15 Amp Circular Saw (PC15TCSMK) designed with quality features that users demand. The new lightweight circular saw (9.5 lbs) supplies users with power, accuracy, and control at a good value. Based on feedback directly from the end user, the PC15TCSMK was developed…
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