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This Old House
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True Grit How to choose the right sandpaper for the job |
Popular Mechanics
August 2006
Neal Barrett |
Your Own Showroom Floor A few tools, some cleaner and finish are about all you need to turn a tired and dull wood floor into a showpiece. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008 |
Power Sander Face-Off: Abusive Lab Test (With Video!) Craftsman Vibrafree vs. Festool ETS 125 vs. Bosch ROS20VSK. One clearly outdid the others. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2010
Joseph Truini |
How to Turn Easy-to-Make DIY Boxes Into Flexible Furniture It's possible to build a fun and versatile contemporary furniture system that consists almost entirely of stackable plywood cubes. |
U.S. CPSC
March 6, 2003 |
Electric Sanders Recalled by Makita U.S.A. The pads on the sanders can break apart during use and strike the operator, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
How To Refinish Hardwood Floors With Water-Based Finishes: Homeowner's Clinic Can a homeowner handle the job? Definitely. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Old Cabinets, New Color How to transform your kitchen cabinets with a paintbrush instead of a sprayer. |
AskMen.com
April 22, 2003
Peter Richmond |
12 Essential Power Tools Here's a little tidbit power tool enthusiasts, like myself, keep to themselves. We hate lending out our tools. So stop asking to borrow them and get some of your own. Here is my list of essential shop tools every man should own. |
Popular Mechanics
July 21, 2009
Doug Mahoney |
Oscillating Hand Tool Lab Test: Can These Four Stand Up to Traditional Power Tools? An oscillating tool closely resembles a 4-1/2-in angle grinder. But the business end, instead of spinning, vibrates -- or oscillates -- back and forth. This blade movement allows an oscillating tool to perform any number of tasks. |
Popular Mechanics
January 9, 2009
Joe Truini |
Join the Air Force: 8 Pneumatic Tools That Help Around the House When compared to electric or battery-powered tools, pneumatic tools are often faster, more accurate, less expensive and lighter in weight. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2007
John Decker |
How to Repair Your Car Scratch: Saturday Mechanic This new step-by-step DIY guide walks you through diagnosing and repairing the dreaded car scratch. |
U.S. CPSC
September 9, 2010 |
Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard. |
Popular Mechanics
July 15, 2009 |
How to Choose the Right Abrasive For Any Job Everything you wanted to know about abrasives for home projects. |
This Old House
Jason Carpenter |
Puzzled by Jigsaws? A jigsaw combines versatility, portability, and finesse to do something other tools can't: cut straight lines or sweeping curves in all sorts of materials. That's why it's a great first saw for a home workshop and the second most popular power-tool purchase. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2009 |
How to Build a Wooden Window Box for Flowers (With Plans!) A lush window box spilling blooms can boost curb appeal in ways that a new paint job or reseeded lawn don't quite equal. |
