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August 26, 2002

Looking at Bostitch, Senco, Hitachi framing nailers. Criterial is full round head, easy for toe nailing, lots of available nails, etc. Spotted the FHB article, which had good ideas, but…

August 26, 2002

Would it be wise to buy a water level? For basic carpentry work. Because of the cost and easy to use.

August 25, 2002

This subject has been discussed endlessly here. Try a search and see what comes up. If that doesn't work for some reason, c'mon back to this thread. Ken Hill

August 25, 2002

Just purchased the 3-D Home Design Suite Deluxe 4.o. Can't beat the price ($70) for what it does. Looking to use it right now to design an addition to that…

August 25, 2002

Anyone ever use one of those Viel profile grinders to make cutting blades for your shapers or as in my case a Williams and Hussey Molder Planer? Seems kinda inexpensive…

August 24, 2002

Anyone use a HVLP sprayer to spray on stain and finishes on interior wood trim? Any particular brand better than the other? I would like to install all my casings,…

August 23, 2002

Getting close to buying a compound sliding miter for all my 1x8 T&G, trim, exterior 2x8 log siding, etc. Is there any reason to consider a radial arm saw instead?…

August 23, 2002

Wednesday Montreal Gazette.   Washington post Black and Decker is recalling about 950,000 cordless drills and about 6,100 table saws because the drills pose a fire hazard and the saws pose…

August 23, 2002

Looked through the new Toolcrib catalog and saw a Fein shopvac.  The Turbo III seems to be there top of the line. But it is expensive, $279. The only advantage i see…

August 23, 2002

Walked thru the basement the other day and saw my Bammer nailer sitting in it's coffin. Got to wondering if there was anyone out there who is using one? Half…