On The Level - Small Kitchens, Shop Solutions, and a Cordless Miter Saw

Published: Tue, 02/02/16

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On The Level - Straight advice from the pros
From the editors of Tool Box Buzz, Home Construction Improvement and A Concord Carpenter
IN THIS ISSUE Volume 27

During the month of February we'll be covering topics that include storage, shop solutions, jobsite saws, and 18V drills. With Winter in full swing it's a great time to get things organized around the house and shop.
 
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Rob Robillard
Small Kitchen Designs
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During our recent trip to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show we visited the Bosch booth where they were showcasing the latest in small scale kitchen appliances. The trend of small home designs is catching on here in the US and Bosch is leading the way with great appliances that are smaller without compromising on design features.

Read on to learn more about the exciting new line of small scale appliances that Bosch is now offering.
Small Scale Kitchen Designs
 
 
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Todd Fratzel
Get Your Shop Organized
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If you have a small work shop like I do then its really important to utilize space efficiently. I've got several areas in my shop that I built to help me be more organized including a miter saw bench, general bench area, storage cubbies, and a table saw outfeed table with storage space below.

Check out my workshop page for ideas that will help you get your shop organized!
Shop Organization Ideas
 
 
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Jeff Williams
Makita Cordless Miter Saw

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The revolution continues as our industry cuts the cords off more and more power tools every year. Cordless miter saws are not new but the proliferation of brushless motors is heating up this segment with another new option on the market from Makita.

We recently put the new Makita XSL02Z to the test in the shop and on the job. We think you'll like what we had to say so check it out!
Makita Cordless Miter Saw Review
 
 
World of Concrete 2016
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Both Jeff Williams and Phil Benevides will be at World of Concrete this week. Be sure to keep an eye out on Facebook and Twitter for live updates. We'll have highlights from the show in an upcoming article as well.
 

DEWALT Giveaway!

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This month we're giving away a DEWALT Cordless Finish Nailer to one lucky winner. Don't miss this! Enter today.
DEWALT Nailer Giveaway - ENTER Here