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Don’t Wait to Get These Tools
Patrick, Rob, and Matt talk about their favorite construction tools that have made work on a job site a lot easier.
Deburring Tool
Attach this chamfering tool to a power drill and easily shave down the outer edges of a bolt, pipe, or rod.
How to Stop a Drill Bit From Slipping on Tile
Get a diamond drill bit started on porcelain tile using plexiglass and a twist bit.
Makeshift Hex-Head Driver
A three-jaw chuck drives hex-head concrete screws in a pinch.
Undercabinet Lighting Jig
A homemade T-square with a drilling guide centers a long drill bit in a kitchen cabinet bottom for running a puck-light wire.
Simple Way to Make Old Walls Straight and Plumb
Use this fast, foolproof method to deal with problematic framing or depth differences when remodeling.
2020 Fine Homebuilding Gift Guide
We compiled this list of our favorite tools and gear to help you find great things to get for the handy people in your life.
Countersinking With a Spade Bit
A short piece of rod welded to a spade drill bit keeps the bit centered in the hole.
How to Enlarge a Hole With a Hole Saw
Use this reader-submitted tip to safely align your drill with an existing hole that's larger than the pilot bit on your hole saw.
Cut Pipes From the Inside
When there are too many obstructions, a modified washer-head screw helps make cuts from a different angle.

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