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Tiger Claw Installation Gun
Well known for their hidden decking fasteners, Tiger Claw offers the Tiger Claw Installation Gun. It's a metal connector style nailer with a specially designed nosepiece that grooved board fasteners clip onto.
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Automatic Speed
1 commentI’ve just about given up installing hidden fasteners by hand. Now I use a semi-automatic or automatic pneumatic tools to mount grooved decking fasteners or specially designed fasteners. It’s a fast-changing part of the deck business and one to keep your eyes on.
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Mid-Winter sale? ...What a bust.
2 commentsI get email newletters from several tool manufacturers and retailers in my inbox each week. In some ways it's like a gambling addict working behind the counter at a lottery store, and I end up buying...
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Is Hitachi a fading brand?
24 commentsIt's a good bet that you will see the same names popping up in 75% of the reviews in our magazine. Bosch, Milwaukee, Ridgid, DeWalt, and Makita always seem to be included. Lately, though, Hitachi has me second-guessing things.
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A Cyber Monday Deal Worth Considering...
If you just can't resist the temptation of Cyber Monday online shopping, you may as well spend your money on tools. Problem is that many of the cyber deals in our world are just the stuff that the...
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FastCap Hammer Holster
FastCap Hammer Holster replaces a conventional hammer hook with a few extra features and benefits.
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Quick Change Nail Set
The Bostitch Quick Change Nail Set gives you two sized set tips with just a flip.
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Bostitch Twin Blade Knife
The Bostitch Twin Blade Knife gives you two blades at your fingertips in an instant - what's not to like?
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What's the worst time for a holesaw to fail?
6 commentsOne of my brothers has a colonial with two upstairs bathrooms. The builders who did his house clearly had enough good sense to include bath vent fans, but not enough sense to vent them properly. Both...
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Garage Progress
We're making good progress on the garage shop at the project house. Drywall is hung, carriage doors are installed and the new front facade has been painted. read more
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