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BAYCO LED Task-light Model #2166 I recently had a chance to review a BAYCO Rechargeable Task-light from BAYCO Products. Since receiving this light I have used it a dozen or so times. Video review: Model #2166 Features: Broad beam floodlight fits into tight places Soft-beam flashlight for close-in illumination 35,000 hour LED life Ergonomic shape is comfortable…
Caesar Robbins House Note – It’s important to note that this poetry (song lyrics) is not meant to be taken literally Recently I became aware of and interested in helping a local project in my hometown. The project called “Save The Caesar Robbins House.” Caesar Robbins was a Concord resident and patriot veteran of the…
Lead Paint Dust and HEPA Requirements Image: prostar-mechanical.com/air/Greentek/micron_chart.jpg More children become lead poisoned from leaded dust than any other form of exposure. Removing lead dust can protect children, pregnant women and household occupants. The problem with lead dust is it’s so small; it cannot be seen by the naked eye so special cleaning…
Man cuts Own Fingers On Ryobi Table Saw – Sues Manufacturer Todd at Home Construction and Improvement tipped me off to this story. A Boston jury has awarded $1.5 million to Carlos Osorio, a Malden man, who injured his fingers on a saw while installing oak wood flooring several years ago [2009 case] in a…
I’m always looking for a worthwhile cause to volunteer or help with. Recently I became aware of and interested in helping a local project in my hometown. The project called “Save The Caesar Robbins House.” Caesar Robbins was a Concord resident and patriot veteran of the American Revolution in 1776. In 1780 he was emancipated…
Stanley No. 60-1/2 Block Plane Tool Review As a carpenter and sometimes woodworker I have a half dozen specialty panes and related power planing tools in my shop. More often than not, when I need to perform a planing operation, I reach for my block plane. Block planes are the most popular hand plane sold…
FEIN MultiMaster 250-Q Tool One FINE day, I came across this “FEIN” tool! Recently I became the proud owner of a FEIN MultiMaster 250-Q, it’s a 7 in 1 power tool. The Fein MultiMaster is the ultimate all-in-one system for renovation, restoration, and interior work. This high-precision oscillating tool offers solutions to a variety of…
Recently I received a package from Bryon Bierman, inventor of the Speed Sand sanding disc applicator, asking me to evaluate his product. According to Bryon, Speed Sand is a brand new tool that will speed up sanding production and remove the hassle of aligning discs to your sander. Bryon send me three different Speed Sand…
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