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The Diablo Red Fire Media Event at STAFDA
Lots of carbide at the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association Annual Convention & Trade Show.
StarLock Oscillating Multitool Offers Fast Blade Swaps
Way way back, Fein invented the oscillating tool, and when their patent ran out, we saw a wave of multi-tools flood the market. That sort of leveled the playing field,…
Dust-free foam cutting
The CenterFire sawblade from Bullet Tools is specifically made for cutting EPS, XPS, and polyiso foam insulation. Sure, you can cut foam with nearly any sawblade, but the toothless, knifelike…
Tool Review: DeckFast Fascia System
A specialty drill bit and matching screws to allow natural expansion in PVC and wood-plastic composites
Veritas Drywall Nuts
Available in 1/2-in. and 5/8-in. thicknesses
Make Your Own Transfer Punches
Learn how to make a transfer punch that can match any bolt clearance hole.
Magnitized Driver Bits
The 2-in. bits are sold in two-packs and are available in #2 Phillips, #2 square drive, and T25 star drive
Improvised drill-bit extension
I needed a short extension for my 3⁄8-in.-drive Forstner bit. I went to three hardware stores and came up empty. I did, however, find the materials I needed to make…
Torture Test: Spade Bits and Beyond
We take traditional spades and their modern competitors for a spin.
Easy Pick Up Trick for Spilt Screws
Don’t cry over spilt screws. Save time and your fingertips with this clever pick-up trick.

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