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August 31, 2002

A while back I saw someone on TV split a large piece of granite by drilling a series of holes and then inserting steel wedges and slowing pounding on them…

August 31, 2002

my cordless drill batteries seem to last a 12 to 18 months before they really lose their power. i bought a porter cable cordless saw last year-supposed to cut 100…

August 31, 2002

Anybody got any recommendations for a cordless circular saw for those of us who are gauche (i.e., left-handed)?  I've got small hands at that.

August 31, 2002

    This got started in another thread.  I was looking for any ideas about how to better/more efficiently attach large tools in my trailer and shelf the smaller ones.  I'll…

August 31, 2002

What is the deal with the 7 1/4 inch sawblades that are sold for cutting concrete? The walk, talk, look and act like a regular circular sawblade, but they don't…

August 30, 2002

I have the small Porter Cable pancake compressor that came with my trim nailer kit.  Will this compressor be enough for a framing gun for a small project?  I'm assuming it…

August 29, 2002

Looking for a solid 12" compound miter saw.  I'm not a pro (more like an experienced amateur), but I know better than to buy cheap.  Primary uses will be trim work…

August 28, 2002

I'd like to know if anyone out there has any experience with , or can identify an air nailer that can be used to install R.C. shingles and 1/2"x6 R.C.…

August 28, 2002

After having used a 16-gallon (2" hose) 5-hp QSP model ShopVac for a combination house cleaning and occasional debris cleanup, I am wanting to get another one for household use…

August 27, 2002

I'm looking for advice on which framing nailer I should purchase for part time use in remodeling.  I don't know anything about them at this point, having only used finish…