On The Level - Spring forward with NEW Tools

Published: Wed, 03/15/17

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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
Volume 79

Spring Forward



Hi Guys,

Even with the 15 inch recent snow fall, Spring is around the corner. the clocks are set forward and the sun is setting later.

Spring for us means a shift from interior to exterior work, building decks, screen porches and of course rot repair.

We took two weeks off of the newsletter and are back this week in force - enjoy!

~ ROB


 
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todd fratzel
DEWALT DW088CG Self-Leveling Green Laser Review
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In construction, the laser is used primarily as a leveling device. It may be set up to indicate elevation, direction, or both.

Studies show that our eyes see green better than any other color in both day and night. So is the green laser better?

Read the review and learn that answer here.....

Well, here’s some facts:
READ MORE - Product Review
 

Festool HK Carpentry Saw

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I recently traveled to Festool’s headquarters in Wendlingen, Germany for their media event. At the event they introduced a new line of portable circular saws with the HK 55 EB and HKC 55 EB. Since the event we’ve had a chance to get hands on experience with these new saws on the job-site and we’ve been quite impressed.
Check out our review on these Festool HK Saws
 
 
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Rob Robillard
Front Loading Washing Machine - Foul Smell
 
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Do you have a mystery laundry room or washing machine odor?

If you do, the culprit is most likely your front loading washing machine. Many front loading washing machines develop a musty, mildew, rotten egg odor. The good news is that its curable with a little DIY maintenance.
DIY Tip to eliminate that rotten egg smell
 

Building a Sliding Barn Door

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Whether it’s a modern, industrial-style door or a more rustic, country design, or something in between, I am seeing more and more interest in this trend from clients. Sliding barn doors have becoming one of the latest trends in home design, and for good reason: barn doors can add space-saving benefits, aesthetic detail, and functionality to the interior of your home.
How to make a sliding barn door
 
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Phil Benevides
Bosch GBH18V-25 SDS-Plus Bulldog Hammer Drill Review
 
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As a carpenter I’ve had to install truss loks on LVLs one day and hardware on custom cabinets the next day. I ran an 18V system for framing and general tasks, but used a compact 12V drill and driver for punch list work and cabinet installs. Even if the tools were the same manufacturer, I was still stuck charging two different sets of batteries, until now. . .
Read the MAKITA review here
 
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Jeff Williams
DEWALT Metal Connection Nailer Review
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With all of the extreme weather in the US in the last couple decades, the industry and building code has been refining building practices at a very rapid pace. One of the areas where these changes are the most prevalent is in the use of metal connectors to join critical framing members together.​​​​​​​

DEWALT recently launched the DEWALT Metal Connector Nailer Model DWMC150. We’ve used it on a number of projects so far and it has earned a spot in our tool truck.
Read More: DEWALT Metal Connector Nailer
 
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